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
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 ...
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Because plain ol' pasta salad is for amateurs. By: Devon L Kroesche, Social Media Intern Confession: As a lifelong vegetarian, my favorites at any BBQ is always the SIDES. This Fourth of July, my plate was piled up with two of my go-t ...
Memorial Day BBQ Reinvented
By: Devon Kroesche, RD to Be I don't know about you, but with everything going on lately I almost forgot about the upcoming holiday weekend. That being said, there is a good chance your Memorial Day Weekend is going to look a little different tha ...
Veggie Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
By: Devon L Kroesche, Media Intern and RDtoBe Whether you are hosting Mother's Day brunch or headed to a potluck with friends, this recipe is sure to impress. The best part? It is SO easy, and you probably already have most of the ingredients! ...
Shakshuka: The Comfort Dish You’ve Never Heard Of
By: Devon Kroesche, Media Intern and RD to Be Eggs for dinner? Count me in! Shakshuka is a Mediterranean dish, tracing its origins back to North Africa. A common savory breakfast in countries like Israel, shakshuka is a warmcomfort dish that ...
Blog Posts
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 ...
The Impact of Self Talk
By: Laine Greenawalt, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD Reaching your optimal potential requires constant mental engagement. “Self-talk” is an essential component of cognitive control and can either enhance or inhibit performance. Positive vs. Negative ...
At-Home Fitness Equipment – is it Worth it?
By: Jeremiah Rowe,BS, CSCS, CPPS, USAW - Head Strength Coach of Case Specific Wellness Let me start this article with a “congratulations” to everyone out there with their own home gym. You guys are the doomsday preppers of the fitness world an ...
3 Superbowl Snacks so Delicious You Will Forget They’re Healthy
Super Bowl Sunday is a great opportunity to break up the harsh winter with a fun and relaxing get together with friends. It is also a day when many people forget all about their New Year's diets, mindlessly grub down on wings, pizza, and ALL the que ...
5 Healthy Meals to Make with Your Instant Pot
Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Sausage Meat Sauce Recipe Adapted from: Keto In an Instant Cookbook By Stacey Crawford Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil1 lb chicken Italian sausage2 cloves garlic minced1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion28 oz ...
Meeting & Exceeding Expectations: How To “Hack” Yourself for Success
Have you ever set a New Year's resolution that you gave up on by February? Or have you ever disregarded a task simply because a spouse asked you to it, in a form of silent rebellion? Do you get frustrated with loved ones, friends, or clients that s ...
Our team of dietitians:
- Our Team
- Andrew Wade, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD
- Allison Wade, MS, RDN, LDN
- Laine Greenawalt MS RDN LDN
- Shannon Raymond, RDN, LDN
- Joyce Tielsch, RDN, LDN
- Michelle Lagree, RDN, LDN, CSSD
- Michele D. Rager, MS, RDN-AP, LDN, FAND
- Danielle Marzella, MS, RDN, LDN
- Brad Beatty RDN, LDN
- Vince Ranalli, MS, DPS
- Kaylee Donas, RDN, LDN
- Laura Kleiber, MS, RDN, LDN
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