By Christina Frescki, MBA, RDN, FAND Many people believe that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, but in fact, it commemorates a single battle during the Franco-Mexican War. Under General Charles Latrille de Lorencez, 6,000 French troops set out to attack Puebla de Los Angeles, a small Mexican town. The Mexican president, Benito Juárez,...
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Meet Lexi Moriarty, MS, RDN, CSSD, RYT
Lexi Moriarty is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has lived in New Jersey for the past 13 years. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Maryland (UMD) in 2009, followed by her dietetic internship with Aramark in 2010. In 2015, she furthered her studies by obtaining her Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition...
Easter – Asparagus Soup
By Kristin Andolaro, MS, RDN, LDN, CHES ® , FAND Easter is a day to spend time with those you love and enjoy a nutritious meal together. For my family, Easter is different than the rest of the holidays, because it’s celebrated at our home. It’s the one time of year the entire family gathers...