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Alyssa Smolen

Alyssa Smolen

Alyssa Smolen, MS, RDN, CDN, is a community dietitian, nutrition content creator on Instagram, freelance writer and recipe developer. She has been quoted as a nutrition expert in Food Network, Martha Stewart Living, Food and Wine, Forbes, Parade and US News and World Report. Her work has been published in EatingWell, Dietitian Connection and Today’s Dietitian. Work. Alyssa’s account, @arugalyssa, promotes simple recipes and is a source for myth-busting nutrition misinformation.

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5 Dietitian-Approved Italian Pantry Staples for Easy Meals

These versatile ingredients make it easy to prepare a satisfying meal in very little time.

September 17, 2026

Simple and Healthy Pasta with Olives and Chickpeas Recipe

A satisfying meal made with ingredients you may already have on hand.

September 17, 2026

How a Dietitian Builds a Healthier Pasta Plate

A few smart additions can turn an everyday bowl into a satisfying, well-rounded meal.

August 31, 2026

“Ceci Ceci” Chickpea Bean Salad

A childhood staple takes on new meaning through a dietitian’s eyes.

August 11, 2026