Julie Stefanski RDN LDN

11/25/2025

Many health influencers blame the ‘90s-era food pyramid for Americans' poor health, even though it was replaced by MyPlate in 2011. What is the history of that triangle, and what actually makes up a “healthy” diet?

11/22/2025

Contributing to a food pantry can be a rewarding family activity, but it is vital to make considerate donations. I shared some expert tips on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on Good Day PA on ABC27 regarding what to donate and what to avoid when helping those in your community faced with food insecurity.

November is a time when families often volunteer together, and something you can do with your kids is gathering items to donate to a food pantry! Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Spokesperson …

11/20/2025

It’s probably time to start thawing your turkey! This time table from Partnership for Food Safety Education provides a time line for keeping your turkey 🦃 safe from foodborne pathogens this holiday season.
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11/13/2025

Almonds actually contain high amounts of melatonin, magnesium, and other nutrients known to help you fall and stay asleep.

11/02/2025

Make sure to add it to your diet ASAP.

10/16/2025

🍽️ Some good news on today:

🍞The Nashville Rescue Mission, which provides food, essential support and hope to community members in need, collected 8,000 pounds of donated products from exhibitors—enough to provide 5,334 meals for individuals experiencing food insecurity. 🙌

08/27/2025

With either one, personally I prefer the thicker ice cream or frozen yogurt I can “chew.” 😆

While fro-yo tends to be lower in fat than ice cream, it usually has more added sugars. Which one is healthier depends on your diet, experts say.

08/23/2025

Not all processed foods are the same. Canned beans, frozen vegetables, tofu, & canned fruits are just some of the nourishing options that undergo food processing. Thank you to ABC 27 for allowing me to share some information about ultra processed foods. As a caregiver, how do you balance popular processed foods with whole food options for your family?

08/21/2025

Tired of all the nutrition noise in the news and on social media? 😵‍💫

✅ Today, we're pushing back against all the misinformation out there and launching the Nutrition Fact Check campaign!

🍎 In the coming weeks, we’ll be summarizing the best available science and evidence on hot nutrition topics to help you make confident, informed decisions about what to eat.

🔗 Learn more and get the facts at eatrightpro.org/NutritionFactCheck

08/05/2025

What's your favorite hack to get a family supper on the table quickly? As practices for sports and other school-related activities begin to fill up our schedules, it's important to still make family meals happen. Check out my tips for using "Planned Overs" from Good Day PA on ABC27

Back to school means your schedule is packed! How can you get a nutritious dinner on the table without turning to take out? In today’s Kid Eats Julie share some tips on how to make dinner pre…