By Beth Stark, RDN, LDN National Nutrition Month® isn’t the only reason to celebrate in March—it’s also a time to show frozen foods some love in recognition of National Frozen Food Month. According to the American Frozen Foods Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI), frozen food sales were up last year, yet one-third of […]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Good Irish Food: Not what you might expect! By Laura Ali, MS, RDN, LDN My husband and I took a vacation in Ireland last fall. It was a wonderful trip full of beautiful scenery, nail biting country drives and wonderful food. Yes, wonderful, delicious food. I know, Ireland is not […]
By Paris Winston, PSU Dietetics Student Penn State’s Student Nutrition Association (SNA) is student-led organization comprised of over 50 undergraduate students at The Pennsylvania State University located in University Park, PA. As a group, SNA provides its members with Community Service, Professional Development, and Member Engagement Opportunities. Some of these events include professional head shots, […]
Welcome to the March Research Spotlight! This month Madeline Joyce, a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh, shares her nutrition journey. Where do you live currently? Is there anything you love about where you’re located? Where did you grow up? I grew up and currently live just outside the city of Pittsburgh. I love […]
By Karen Buch, RDN, LDN National Nutrition Month® is the perfect time to shine a light on the power of eating fruits and vegetables. Healthy eating patterns are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancers, overweight and obesity. Particularly, eating patterns that are higher in vegetables and fruits […]