Meet Hannah Briggs
Meet Hannah Briggs NJAND July Student of the Month [...]
Sweet, Simple, and In Season: Making the Most of National Strawberry Month
Sweet, juicy, and bursting with color, strawberries are the quintessential taste of early summer. As May marks National Strawberry Month, there’s no better time to celebrate this seasonal favorite—whether you're savoring them fresh from a local New Jersey farm or blending them into a healthy snack. Read on to discover why strawberries deserve a starring role in your diet this season.
Celebrating Earth Day with Sustainable Eating: Tips for a Greener Plate
This Earth Day, let's celebrate by turning our focus to the food on our plates. The choices we make about what, where, and how we eat can help protect our planet — one delicious meal at a time. Small changes in our daily habits can lead to a greener, healthier future for all.
Meet Dr. Anthony Dissen EdD, MPH, MA, RDN, CPH
“I absolutely love my work! As a dietitian and [...]
National Nutrition Month: Food Connects Us
Food is more than just nourishment—it’s a powerful connector that brings people together across cultures, traditions, and life’s biggest moments. This National Nutrition Month, explore how food strengthens our relationships, builds community, and enhances our well-being.
Canned Foods and Heart Health: How the Two Go Hand-in-Hand
Think canned foods aren’t healthy? Think again! With the right choices, canned vegetables, beans, and fish can be heart-healthy, budget-friendly, and packed with essential nutrients. Learn how to make the most of these pantry staples while keeping your heart in top shape.
Struggling with New Year’s Resolutions? Practical Tips for Healthier Habits in 2025
As January comes to a close, many people have already abandoned their "new year, new me" resolutions. But what if the key to success isn't about drastic changes, but small, realistic habits that actually last? In this article, we explore why new beginnings are powerful motivators and how to set sustainable health goals without the pressure of perfection. From focusing on what you add rather than restrict to prioritizing behaviors over results, these practical tips will help you build lasting, healthy habits throughout the year. Ready to make 2025 the year of real progress? Let’s get started!
Are those leftovers Safe?
Saving leftovers to eat later is a great way to avoid overeating while also saving money and fighting food waste, If you’re saving dinner for later, make sure you properly refrigerate and reheat the leftovers. With so many concerns around food safety and food recalls these days here are some tips to help you eat those left overs safely.
Meet Caitlyn Mitchell, MS, RDN
The 91st Annual Conference of the NJAND is in the rearview mirror. From all indications, it was a success. And much of that success can be attributed to the Chair of our Annual Meeting Committee, Caitlyn Mitchell, who took on this role to fulfill the desire to pay it forward to a profession that has been a true fit for her in many ways.
Meet Pinkin Panchal, MS, RDN
Very often in life moments of opportunity come shrouded as adversity. One such for Pinkin Panchal was the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis that her dad received when she was 15 years old. “The importance of nutrition and its impact to the treatment of GI conditions led me to the field of nutrition,” said Pinkin.
