Pittsburgh Dietitians Blog
Welcome to the Pittsburgh Dietitians Blog!
We created this blog to offer a realistic perspective about nutrition, fitness, and wellness. We want to help you navigate the extremely confusing world that is the health and wellness industry.
As Dietitians, we pride ourselves on being mediators of information. It is our job to take emerging science, and help you apply it to your life. It is equally our responsibility to help you examine all lifestyle choices, and make sure you have the information needed to make an educated decision for you!
Throughout these articles, we intend to communicate three main ideas:
- It takes more than a google search and a yahoo article to create your own path to wellness.
- A ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ is not a universal definition.
- Food is meant to be both delicious and nutritious.
Recipes
Summer Protein Pasta Salad
Summer Protein Pasta Salad Written by: Ava Elliott, Marketing Intern Reviewed by: Devon Kroesche, MS, RDN, LDN Picture from https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com We must challenge the perception that pasta is unhealthy or heavy. It can be very nutr ...
Crawfish Boil
Summer Crawfish Boil Written by: Ava Elliott, Marketing Intern Reviewed by: Devon Kroesche, MS, RDN, LDN As we continue to kick off summer, I decided to share a crawfish boil with you all. This recipe is perfect for a cookout with family and frien ...
Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Cuban Black Beans & Rice By: Ava Elliott, Marketing InternHi, folks! My name is Ava and I am a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh. I am a Registered Dietitian to-be and I am excited to share some recip ...
The Athlete Mindset
Think you're not an athlete? Think again. By: Jeremiah Rowe, CSCS, CPPS The fitness industry is inundated with poor advice for lifters of all demographics. You see it when you go to your big box gym; that guy with 5 plates on each side of the ...
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
By: Devon Kroesche, intern & future dietitian Pumpkin spice season is upon us, folks. Buckle up and get ready for pumpkin EVERYTHING. Are we mad about it? Not. One. Bit. Health Benefits of Pumpkin Pumpkin is a great sou ...
Sheet Pan Pizza
By: Devon Kroesche, Media Intern and Future Dietitian A pizza recipe? On a dietitian's blog? You heard that right. How can pizza possibly be considered healthy? Let's break this down. Let's start by establishing the idea that there are no good ...
Blog Posts
3 Things Your RD Wants You to Know Before Your First Appointment
3 Things Your RD Wants You to Know Before Your First Appointment Written by: Ava Elliott, Marketing Intern Reviewed by: Devon Kroesché, MS, RDN, LDN It can be intimidating to schedule an appointment with your new healthcare provider. You are w ...
Mindful Eating & Slowing Down
Picture from: https://www.ecommunity.com/healthminute/2021/20-foods-your-heart-loves Written by: Ava Elliott, Marketing Intern Reviewed by: Devon Kroesche, MS, RDN, LDN The Oxford dictionary defines mindfulness as “a mental state achieve ...
Why You Don’t Actually Need to Cut Out Carbs
By: Ava Elliott, Marketing Intern Reviewed by: Devon Kroesche, MS, RDN, LDN Carbs often get a bad rap. They are described as “unhealthy” or “bad” for you. Let’s clear up this confusion because carbs nourish your body. Read that again, please. Carbs ...
Which Milk is Healthiest?
By: Ava Elliott, Marketing InternReviewed by: Devon Kroesche, MS RDN LDNThe Big 9 food allergens include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, sesame, and soy. Many people are either lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy. A food ...
The Athlete Mindset
Think you're not an athlete? Think again. By: Jeremiah Rowe, CSCS, CPPS The fitness industry is inundated with poor advice for lifters of all demographics. You see it when you go to your big box gym; that guy with 5 plates on each side of the ...
3 Easy Plant-Based Recipes to Celebrate Earth Day
By: Devon Kroesche It's no secret that eating more plants is good for the environment. According to a study conducted at the University of Oxford, a plant-based diet is one of the most dynamic ways to reduce your carbon footprint. It reduces wate ...
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