DishWithDina

Dina and Meredith discuss being second-career dietitians, life as adjunct lecturers, and transitioning to a plant-based diet.

Meredith Price, MS, RDN, CDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) based out of Brooklyn, NY. She is a second-career dietitian with a BA in film production from Emerson College and several years of experience working as a freelance advertising producer prior to studying nutrition. Meredith received her Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Drexel University where she also gained experience in research and teaching.

After working as a retail dietitian, corporate wellness Registered Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition Manager at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Meredith launched her private practice, Priceless Nutrition & Wellness. Her specialties are prenatal, postpartum, pediatric, and plant-based nutrition, inspired by her own experience as a mother and seeing how great a role nutrition plays in these stages of life.

Meredith resides in Brooklyn, NY with her husband, son, and 2 cats. When she’s not working, Meredith enjoys cooking plant-based meals, playing with her son, riding her bicycle, exploring art museums and galleries, visiting new restaurants and coffee shops, and practicing yoga.

Check out Meredith's website (https://www.pricelessrd.com/) and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.plantbased.dietitian/. You can also connect with the other great plant-based professionals Meredith mentions in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/phxvegandietitian/; https://www.instagram.com/okanagannutrition/; https://www.instagram.com/drpamela.rd/; https://www.instagram.com/taylorwolframrd/; https://www.instagram.com/angelaw_nutrition/; https://www.instagram.com/plant_proof/; and https://www.instagram.com/theplantbasedmd/.

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In this episode, Diana and Dina dish about friendships and careers that have spanned the decades, how to build the perfect lasagna, and the role of media in modern times.

Diana Franco graduated from NYU with a BA in English with a Psychology minor, and from Columbia University with an MA in American Studies. She's worked in publishing for the past 15 years as a publicist and is a lifelong New Yorker who loves hiking and finding new discoveries throughout her city every day. You can learn more about Diana on Instagram at either https://www.instagram.com/ladydianafranco/ (her personal page) or https://www.instagram.com/ladydistyled/, her new lifestyle account.

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In this episode, McKenzie and Dina dish about bonding over baking, body image issues, and the intuitive eating approach to nutrition counseling.

McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN is a registered dietitian and owner of the Charlotte, NC-based private practice, Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness where she specializes in nutrition therapy for hypothalamic amenorrhea, pregnancy, diabetes, and eating disorders using a weight inclusive approach. McKenzie empowers her clients to look beyond food as they move towards thriving through intuitive eating.

McKenzie attended Cornell University for her BS in Nutritional Sciences and completed her Master of Public Health & Dietetic Internship at UNC Chapel Hill, where she also completed additional training in Maternal & Child Health and Developmental Disabilities. Creating resources, teaching students, and training dietetic interns as a preceptor energizes her and gives her hope for the future of weight inclusive health care.

You can visit McKenzie's website at https://www.feedyourzest.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedyourzest/. To learn more about McKenzie's course on Intuitive Eating and HAES for dietitians and nutrition students, check out https://nourish-your-knowledge.teachable.com/.

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In this episode, McKenzie and Dina dish about bonding over baking, body image issues, and the intuitive eating approach to nutrition counseling.

McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN is a registered dietitian and owner of the Charlotte, NC-based private practice, Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness where she specializes in nutrition therapy for hypothalamic amenorrhea, pregnancy, diabetes, and eating disorders using a weight inclusive approach. McKenzie empowers her clients to look beyond food as they move towards thriving through intuitive eating.

McKenzie attended Cornell University for her BS in Nutritional Sciences and completed her Master of Public Health & Dietetic Internship at UNC Chapel Hill, where she also completed additional training in Maternal & Child Health and Developmental Disabilities. Creating resources, teaching students, and training dietetic interns as a preceptor energizes her and gives her hope for the future of weight inclusive health care.

You can visit McKenzie's website at https://www.feedyourzest.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedyourzest/. To learn more about McKenzie's course on Intuitive Eating and HAES for dietitians and nutrition students, check out https://nourish-your-knowledge.teachable.com/.

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Dana and Dina talk about homemade meals, honoring your true self, and finding a space to thrive.

Dana Wiltshire is a second-degree undergraduate student at CUNY-Lehman College in the Bronx, NY, where she majors in Political Science and hopes to build a career abroad as a lawyer someday. Hailing from Barbados, Dana is also an activist and considers herself to be a citizen of the world. You can find and follow Dana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rohaniistruth/ and https://www.instagram.com/theepencilpusher/.

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In this episode, Adam and Dina discuss the secrets to success: simplicity, consistency, and compassion.

Adam Ross is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), personal trainer, and a former Division 1 and professional Ice Hockey player. Adam is certified in sports nutrition from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and holds on-campus dietitian roles at St. John’s University, SUNY Purchase, SUNY College at Old Westbury, and LIU Post.

Adam also provides results-driven nutrition coaching through his own private practice, AR Nutrition.

You can find and follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/adam_ross_rd/ or on his website https://www.arnutrition.net/.

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Limor and Dina talk about growing up in an immigrant household, learning about food freedom, and living a life of positivity.

Limor Tabib is a recent graduate from Penn State University where she earned a B.S. in Nutritional Science. She'll be pursuing a dietetic internship and master’s degree with LIU Post in Fall 2020. Limor enjoys travel, cooking, baking, and recipe development. You can find and follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tasteandtravel/.

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Dina and Stephanie discuss school sports, recovering from injuries, and the importance in moving our bodies.

Dr. Stephanie Shane specializes in caring for the busy New Yorker in her practice, House of Physical Therapy, a boutique medical office. Athletes, office workers, weekend warriors, and new moms receive a high level of personal treatment from Dr. Shane who has also developed close relationships with fitness instructors, personal trainers, and healthcare providers in NYC to connect the entire wellness cycle.

Dr. Shane is a graduate from Stony Brook University. With a background in both Biology and Psychology, she has developed a strong appreciation for the mind-body dichotomy and views wellness from a whole body perspective. She is enthusiastic about working with orthopedic and sport related injuries and has taken continuing education courses in Manual Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Neuromuscular Re-education, and Return to Sport following ACL reconstruction. You can find and follow Dr. Shane at www.houseofphysicaltherapy.com/ and www.instagram.com/houseofphysicaltherapy/.

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Meet your host, Dina R. D'Alessandro, MS, RDN, and learn more about what to expect in the episodes to come. Visit dishwithdina.com or follow @dishwithdina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to [email protected].

Dina is a Registered Dietitian and dedicated nutrition professional with over 20 years of experience in the culinary, corporate, and healthcare industries. She holds a BA in Communication and an MS in Nutrition. She is the founder of DishWithDina, a virtual platform where she is committed to helping people embrace and develop new relationships with food.

Dina runs a part-time private practice where her specialties include high-risk prenatal counseling, diabetes prevention, and chronic disease management. She is also an independent contractor with a variety of community and corporate wellness organizations throughout New York City.

As a former event planner and project manager, Dina acknowledges and appreciates that there is no one eating plan, fitness regimen, daily routine, or productivity program that suits everyone. While her approach is rooted in science-based evidence, she also considers other aspects of her clients’ lives such as stress, sleep, and physical activity. Dina spends time guiding, counseling, and customizing strategies for her clients to meet their health and wellness goals in a realistic and achievable way.

Dina is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Greater New York Dietetic Association. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from CUNY-Lehman College where she is also an adjunct lecturer of undergraduate and graduate nutrition studies. Dina lives in the East Village (New York City) with her cat and "husfriend" of over 18 years. She is perpetually exhausted.

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