By: Lyndi Wieand, RDN, LDN National Dairy Month was first introduced as National Milk Month back in 1937. Milk products have been a part of American culture since 1611, when cows were brought to America with our first settlers in Jamestown, VA. National Milk Month was first used to promote the importance of drinking milk […]
By: Natalie Colantuono If you haven’t seen someone reference their morning apple cider vinegar shot lately, then you may not be very active on social media. It seems that the diet industry is not only aiming at weight loss or wellness, but is attempting to serve as the “gut healing” guru as well (self-proclaimed, of […]
By Jennifer Lynn-Pullman MA, CSOWM, RDN, LDN Now that we finally have warm temperatures in Pennsylvania it’s time to fire up those grills! Traditionally grilled food like hamburgers, hot dogs, and ribs are high fat/high calorie choices. There are so many healthier options to cook on the grill. Here is a list of vegetable, fruit, […]
By Alissa Smethers, PhD, RD Summer is almost here! For the month of June, the PAND Research Spotlight focuses on Amanda Kopetsky, MS, RD, LDN. Amanda is currently working towards her PhD, and shares her research journey below. Where do you live currently? Merion Station, PA Is there anything you love about where you’re located? […]
By Michelle Cullen RDN, LDN Welcome to National Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month! The timing couldn’t be better, given that your local farmer’s market is probably now in full swing and rife with fresh, in-season produce. Whether you pick it up at the local market or stop by your regular grocery store, this produce only […]