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Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN

About the Author

Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN

Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN

Alexandria is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RDN, LDN) employed by Lancaster General Health. She has been featured in the Lebanon Daily News, York Daily Record, Smart Magazine and blog, Fox 43, and on ABC 27. She has served as a panelist for the Giant Healthy Kids Summit and was featured as a guest on the television show "Medically Speaking". Her specialties include nutrition education, creation of health & wellness communications for print, development of nutrition focused programming, corporate wellness, weight management, sports nutrition, and type 2 diabetes.

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Children's Book Corner

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This is a fantastic read to help your kids form healthy eating habits and to choose good foods that will fuel their bodies! Story by

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Children's Book Corner

One Red Apple

Story by Harriet Ziefert Ziefert pens a charming account of the life of an apple through the eyes of children in this almost good-enough-to-eat book.

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Children's Book Corner

The Bee Tree

Story by Patricia Polacco This beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the tale of Mary Ellen’s afternoon adventure to find the elusive bee tree and the

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Healthy Living Tips

Meatless Motivation

Ever wonder why vegetarians prefer not to eat meat or how many people call themselves vegetarians? Three percent of the US adult population prefer a

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Healthy Living Tips

Food Safety 101

Learn these quick and easy tips for food safety to keep the whole family safe when preparing foods at home! The Food and Drug Administration

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Healthy Living Tips

Persimmon

Persimmons can be a tasty winter fruit for your kids and family to enjoy! Prelude to the Persimmon In the world of persimmons, there are

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Healthy Living Tips

Superfoods: Cranberries

From great ways to eat them to their nutritional packed powers, cranberries are one superfood you’ll want to include in your family’s diet! The History of

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