By: Chelsea Davidson: RBA Nutrition Intern I have suffered from asthma and seasonal allergies since I was about three years old. Eighteen years, scattered hospitalizations, allergy shots, various medications, and a sinus surgery later, I decided that there had to be a better solution to managing these conditions. I must have been complaining about my asthma and allergies at RBA one…read more →
By Elizabeth Haaser Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th! Continue reading for healthy gift tips… From as early as I can remember, my mother has always said “Just take a teabag from the pantry and tape it to a card; that’s all I want for Mother’s Day.” However, I pride myself on coming up with creative gifts for her each…read more →
By: Sara Emden Let’s face it, the hardest part about eating healthy is trying to plan meals and keep track of everything. With that said, I think I found the solution to this problem. “Cinch!” by Cynthia Saas, RD. I had great success following this plan last April and almost a year later I continue to follow many aspects of…read more →
By: Shelley Alspaugh, RD Vitamin and mineral deficiency has always been an interest and level of curiosity for me. So, I have been so grateful to now offer Micronutrient Testing through Spectracell Laboratories! All that is required is a blood draw and your levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, metabolites and antioxidants are evaluated for status. The Spectracell test provides…read more →
Interviewed and written by Elizabeth Haaser One of my favorite parts about this job is working at the front desk and greeting every patient. New faces become familiar ones, conversations pick up where they left off, and I feel more and more connected to this RBA family. Sometimes though, I make connections with people I don’t even see in person;…read more →
By: Christie St. Pierre Food allergies and dietary restrictions can make meal planning difficult, whether you’re cooking for yourself or for an entire family. The process of sifting through recipes to make sure they are safe or trying to find substitutes for ingredients that may cause an adverse reaction can be overwhelming and exhausting. The folks at TheAllergyMenu.com understand the…read more →
BY Rebecca Bitzer If you are in the Maryland Area and looking for a new lunch place, Bon Fresco is a must try! The food is inexpensive, healthy, and delicious and is a great alternative to fast food. All of their breads and baked goods are made from scratch and their flour is never bleached. These make a delicious vehicle…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick Client: Cynthia S. Registered Dietitian: Kait Fortunato This is the story of a client on her journey to a healthier lifestyle. Cynthia has changed her outlook on life and significantly improved her health through meeting with Registered Dietitian, Kait Fortunato. The health, nutrition, and lifestyle changes Cynthia has made since coming to see Kait have empowered her…read more →
BY: Chelsea Davidson I have to start by saying I love eggs. They are completely delicious, can be eaten tons of different ways, and are extremely nutritious. One egg has only 75 calories and contains 7 grams of protein to keep you feeling full, 5 grams of fat, and 1.5 grams of saturated fat. Eggs are loaded with lots of…read more →
At Rebecca Bitzer and Associates we truly value our nutrition students. Full of energy, passion for the field, and a wealth of new ideas our students contribute to much to our success. Each month we are going to feature one our interns, starting with a senior at the University of Maryland, Dana Magee. We want to thank Dana for all…read more →