By: Felicia Porrazza, MDA, RDN, LDN, CPT Owner & Registered Dietitian at PorrazzaNutrition Did you know that April 15th, 2020 is National Banana Day? Bananas are one of the best selling fresh fruit items in the United States and for good reason! National Banana Day is a great time to celebrate this misunderstood fruit that […]
10 Meals you can make with Canned or Frozen Ingredients
April 8th, 2020
During these unprecedented times in our country and the world many of us who are used to having access to a variety of food are finding meal prep difficult. Store shelves are often bare. Ingredients that you usually purchase are not available. You may have to “make due” with ingredients you would not normally use. […]
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The Low Down on Keto
April 1st, 2020
By: Zachari Breeding, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, FAND What is the Ketogenic Diet? The Ketogenic Diet was initially developed and used to treat children suffering from epileptic seizures, with emerging research indicating the efficacy in those with glioblastomas (a type of brain cancer). It is essentially a high-fat, moderate-protein, and very low-carbohydrate approach. Eating so […]
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Cancellation of PAND AME 2020
March 12th, 2020
With heavy hearts, we are cancelling the 2020 PA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting and Exhibition which was scheduled for March 27, 2020 in King of Prussia. In an effort to be completely transparent with membership and the public, we’d like to share with you some background information on how we came […]
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St. Patrick’s Day: Surprising History and Green Recipes
March 10th, 2020
By: Helen Agresti RDN Celebrating and feasting come easy on St. Patrick’s Day with parades, Irish dancing, green beer, corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. It’s a day my family prepares to celebrate weeks in advance. We have a strong bloodline of Irish ancestry, which calls for decorating our home with shamrocks galore and mapping out […]
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Living Green For Self & Planetary Health
March 4th, 2020
By Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN Eco-conscious is trending. Being green is on par with being lean. So how do we apply the concepts of sustainability to our daily health and well being goals? When I talk to my clients about eating green, the first thing that comes to mind is actually eating produce! Whether […]
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Tap Into Better Oral Health
February 26th, 2020
Another reason for kids to hydrate with water instead of sugar sweetened beverages. You may know that reaching for water instead of a sugar-sweetened beverage is a nutritious choice, but did you know that it could protect your smile? Everyone has harmful bacteria in their mouths that feed on the sugars that we consume. Bacteria […]
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Beer: A Flavorful Ingredient in Healthy Cooking
February 19th, 2020
By: Libby Mills You don’t have to drink craft beer to know that its loaded with flavor. But have you ever wondered how that flavor might play out in your next salsa, flat bread or roasted carrot soup? The skillet is hot; the onions, garlic and maybe peppers are golden, the optional meat […]
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Valentine’s Day Recipe Round Up
February 12th, 2020
It’s the time of year for my second favorite food holiday- Valentine’s Day (obviously Thanksgiving is first!) Whether you are sending treats for your kids school, celebrating with friends, or showing a loved one how much you care- you are sure to find something perfect with our round up of healthy Valentine’s Day treats! Healthy […]
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New Years Resolutions Gone Awry
February 5th, 2020
By Angie Dye, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN This is usually the time when those New Year’s Resolutions start to lose steam. Are you struggling with sticking to your resolution? Is it starting to feel restrictive and not fun? If so, you might be able to relate to this personal story about my New Year’s diet […]
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