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The Family Meal

Alicia Blittner, MS, RDN · July 24, 2019 ·

What’s for dinner? A famous line in every home, right? But more important than what’s for dinner is how are we eating dinner. Sitting down for family dinners is something that only 30% of American families do daily, but the research is conclusive – there are a lot of benefits to eating together, as often as possible.    Here are some reasons why […]

Filed Under: Food For Kids, Healthy Habits, Nutrition & Wellness, Nutritionist Tips with Alicia Blittner Tagged With: dinner, family, healthy eating, kids, Nutrition, week night dinner

Is Celery Juice a Cure-All or Just a Passing Trend

Alicia Blittner, MS, RDN · June 6, 2019 ·

Right now, the most recent fad is – celery juice. Let’s look at this wellness trend and break down the pros & cons. After review, I’ll put in my vote for or against the recommended daily juice.

Filed Under: Food Trends, Healthy Habits, Nutrition & Wellness, Nutritionist Tips with Alicia Blittner, Uncategorized Tagged With: Nutrition, Nutrition Tips, Nutritionist Recommends

Spring Wellness Flash

Alicia Blittner, MS, RDN · March 21, 2019 ·

Welcome to the first installation of the wellness flash – a seasonal newsletter bringing you updates on new healthy items carried by FreshDirect, wellness app reviews, recipes and more. 

Filed Under: Nutrition & Wellness, Nutritionist Tips with Alicia Blittner Tagged With: At the Office, Health, healthy eating, Newsletter, Nutrition, Nutritionist Recommends, Wellness Flash

Female-Focused Nutrition Tips For International Women’s Day

Alicia Blittner, MS, RDN · March 6, 2019 ·

How do you balance it all – work, family, social life – and your diet too?

Filed Under: Nutrition & Wellness, Nutritionist Tips with Alicia Blittner Tagged With: Body Image, Bone Density, Calcium, Celebrating Healthy Women, Folic Acid, healthy eating, Iron, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips, Nutritionist Recommended, Self-Esteem, Women's Health

How To Healthy Snack @ Work

Alicia Blittner, MS, RDN · February 22, 2019 ·

As part of our corporate wellness program, I spend a few hours on Thursday afternoons talking with our employees about health and fitness.

Filed Under: Healthy Habits, Nutrition & Wellness, Nutritionist Tips with Alicia Blittner, Snacks Tagged With: alicia, At the Office, National Nutrition Month, Nutrition, Nutritionist Tips, snacks

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