At RBA we believe that testimonials of success are some of the strongest motivators for empowering others to lead a healthy lifestyle. That’s why we love to share the stories of our clients whose hard work and dedication to nutrition has lead to outstanding results with an improvement in their overall health and well-being. Owen is a great example of…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick What’s one of the best ways to communicate with someone? To relate to them right? A dietitian from Bellevue, Washington had that very thought when she came up with the “Smash Your Food” video game to teach children about the nutritional compositions of foods. The game was the winner of Michelle Obama’s apps for healthy kids. It…read more →
A few days ago I had the great opportunity and pleasure of being interviewed by the Fox 45 Baltimore news along with Kathy Kendall. Kathy is our food allergy and digestive health expert dietitian at RBA and has helped me tremendously in my journey to alleviate my seasonal allergy and asthma symptoms by going gluten free. Kathy and I were…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick When Rebecca invited me and the rest of the RBA team over to her home in Annapolis for an interactive lunch I was not exactly sure what to expect. The e-vite lead us to believe we would be doing some cooking and we were told to wear closed toed shoes but other than that we were left…read more →
If you do not regularly consume dairy products or are sensitive to dairy there are plenty of other ways to achieve adequate calcium intake. This week’s video series is on Non Dairy Sources of Calcium. Click the link below for more information. Non Dairy Sources of Calcium What is your favorite of the sources listed?
By: Chelsea Davidson: RBA Nutrition Intern There is nothing I love more than being outside on a beautiful summer day with family, friends, and delicious food. To sit back and relax in the sunshine and be nourished by the colorful crops of the summer is my idea of a perfect day. And one of the best parts of summer is…read more →
By: Chelsea Davidson Heartland Home Foods is an organic, all-natural food delivery system serving the mid-Atlantic region of Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. They have delicious grain-fed beef, pork, free-range poultry, seafood, grade A vegetables, and a variety of prepared items. Each food item is delivered in a vacuum sealed, portion controlled package making it perfect for anyone who is…read more →
By: Dana Magee Successful client and powerlifter Tim Reese competing in the squat event! The clients at Rebecca Bitzer & Associates continue to amaze me every day. Their progress with their health and how it affects their activities, jobs, and families is really something to be admired. The following is an interview with Tim Reese, a powerlifter that has seen…read more →
By Sara Emden Teaching a child proper nutrition at a young age, is something that will stick with them for the rest of their life. Kids can be picky eaters, however, which makes it sometimes hard and frustrating for parents. Enter, Kait Fortunato, our Registered Dietitian who specializes in family and pediatric nutrition! Kait knows that the best way to…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick My favorite aspects of working at RBA is the environment. Every time I go into work I am surrounded by strong motivational professionals that devote themselves to helping others. The dietitians at my job continue to teach me through example that in order to truly help others you must first be helping yourself. Shelley Alspaugh is a…read more →