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What’s in Your Protein Powder?

April 20, 2018 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

Do you really know what's in your protein powder? Allison discusses a recent report that examined contamination in this dietary supplement and discusses whether protein powders are a necessary addition to our diets.

What’s in Your Protein Powder?

Do you really know what's in your protein powder? Allison discusses a recent report that examined contamination in this dietary supplement and discusses whether protein powders are a necessary addition to our diets.

Transitioning to Organic: A New Certification

January 17, 2017 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

It can take 3 years for a farm to transition to organic...now the USDA is partnering with the Organic Trade Association to create a program that certifies operations during this transition period.

Transitioning to Organic: A New Certification

It can take 3 years for a farm to transition to organic...now the USDA is partnering with the Organic Trade Association to create a program that certifies operations during this transition period.

News Commentary

Sharpen Those Pencils…It’s Time to Redefine Healthy!

October 25, 2016 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

In her latest blog, Allison covers how the FDA has recently taken on the challenge to define the term "healthy." You may be surprised what sparked the action!

Sharpen Those Pencils…It’s Time to Redefine Healthy!

In her latest blog, Allison covers how the FDA has recently taken on the challenge to define the term "healthy." You may be surprised what sparked the action!

News Commentary

All Natural - What does it even mean?

June 7, 2016 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

If you are confused about what it means to be "all natural" you are not alone! Our Culinary Nutritionist, Allison Aaron is going to explain why that is and what is being done to try and rectify that.

All Natural - What does it even mean?

If you are confused about what it means to be "all natural" you are not alone! Our Culinary Nutritionist, Allison Aaron is going to explain why that is and what is being done to try and rectify that.

A Dietitian’s Tour of Cuba

April 27, 2016 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

SPE's Culinary Nutritionist Allison Aaron recently had the opportunity to travel to Cuba for an experience dedicated to sustainable agriculture and wellness. In this blog, she put some of the recent news about Cuba in perspective with what she learned and saw while there.

A Dietitian’s Tour of Cuba

SPE's Culinary Nutritionist Allison Aaron recently had the opportunity to travel to Cuba for an experience dedicated to sustainable agriculture and wellness. In this blog, she put some of the recent news about Cuba in perspective with what she learned and saw while there.

Infographic: Tips to Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving

November 23, 2015 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

Don't let this year's Thanksgiving dinner put you in a food coma! Allison Aaron shares her tips to a lighter, but still satisfying, Thanksgiving dinner.

Infographic: Tips to Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving

Don't let this year's Thanksgiving dinner put you in a food coma! Allison Aaron shares her tips to a lighter, but still satisfying, Thanksgiving dinner.

Nutrition 101

Processed Meats and Cancer Risk

October 30, 2015 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

Allison Aaron gives her perspective to help you understand the recent headlines about meat and cancer.

Processed Meats and Cancer Risk

Allison Aaron gives her perspective to help you understand the recent headlines about meat and cancer.

Food For Thought When Buying Organic

September 14, 2015 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

We've blogged about organic vs. conventional produce several times, but before opening your wallet, read Allison Aaron's fresh perspective on buying organic.

Food For Thought When Buying Organic

We've blogged about organic vs. conventional produce several times, but before opening your wallet, read Allison Aaron's fresh perspective on buying organic.

Is all sugar created equal?

August 12, 2015 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

Does Added Sugar deserve a spot on the nutrition facts label? Allison Aaron gives the facts and SPE's take on added sugars.

Is all sugar created equal?

Does Added Sugar deserve a spot on the nutrition facts label? Allison Aaron gives the facts and SPE's take on added sugars.

Interviews

A Spotlight on the Monday Campaigns

June 2, 2015 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

SPE Culinary Nutritionist, Allison Aaron, had the pleasure of sitting down with founder, Sid Lerner and president, Peggy Neu to learn more about the amazing Monday Campaigns initiative and the even more amazing people behind it.

A Spotlight on the Monday Campaigns

SPE Culinary Nutritionist, Allison Aaron, had the pleasure of sitting down with founder, Sid Lerner and president, Peggy Neu to learn more about the amazing Monday Campaigns initiative and the even more amazing people behind it.

Nutrition 101