Alyssa’s Portfolio
Alyssa has been featured as an expert in national and local media outlets
Online & Print Media
“What Really Happens to Your Body When You Take Lactaid”
MSN
“Try Ghee, the ‘Liquid Gold’ Better Than Butter”
How Stuff Works
“How to Eat Healthy Without Going Broke”
SparkPeople – August 30, 2018
“Never Fall for These 5 Common Diet Myths Again”
Brit+Co – September 11, 2018
“I Stopped Trying to “Eat Healthy” for 2 Weeks—And I’ve Never Felt Better”
Cooking light – October 4, 2018
“Why a Low BMI Can Be Just as Unhealthy as a High BMI”
Brit + Co – November 22, 2018
“Here’s How Healthy Your Holiday Drinks Really Are — And How to Enjoy Them Anyway”
Brit + Co – December 4, 2018
“5 Small Changes That Can Have a Big Positive Impact on Your Health”
Brit + Co – March 11, 2019
“8 Benefits Of Pickle Juice That Will Make Your Diet Way Healthier”
Women’s Health – June 2, 2019
“Top 9 Protein Cookies You’ll Want to Eat”
Men’s Health – August 20, 2019
“What Is Quark And Is It Better Than Greek Yogurt?”
Women’s Health – April 14, 2019
“Hunk Squad Member Spotlight: Alyssa Lavy”
Heavenly Hunks – May 3, 2019
“So, What’s The Deal With Sugar-Free Candy? Is It Healthy?” Women’s Health – June 3, 2019
“Cookware Sets Can Make a Big Difference”
Saladmaster – September 6, 2019
“Epicured Celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day” Epicured – 2020
“Tips for Staying Healthy at Home!”
Fairfield the local moms network – March 25, 2020
“Everything You Need to Know About a Low-FODMAP Diet”
Self – November 29, 2021
“Mindful eating during seasonal holidays”
Sharon Palmer – December 15, 2022
“6 Common Things That Are Making You Bloated”
Brit + Co. – Jan 28, 2022
“10 Things Nutrition Pros Do When They Find Themselves Stress Eating”
Women’s Health – June 9, 2022
“What the Heck Are Lupini Beans and Why Are They Popping Up Everywhere?”
Shape – October 28, 2022
“Here are the best foods to eat for gut health”
Today.com – Jan 19, 2023
“Epicured’s Gut Health: FODMAPs & BEYOND”
Fodmap Everyday – Published October 31, 2019, Updated April 11, 2023
“9 Foods That Are Naturally High in Digestive Enzymes”
Eating Well – April 13, 2023
“4 Foods That Can Help with Nausea, According to a Dietitian”
Eating Well – September 11, 2023
“You probably already love the 8 foods that dietitians say are best for gut health”
Today.com – January 30, 2024
“6 Benefits Of Nutritional Yeast That Will Make You Want To Use It On All Your Food”
Women’s Health – April 3, 2024
“The 7 Best Fiber Supplements, According to a Dietitian”
Health – May 15, 2024
“Low FODMAP Bare Chips coated Fruit Popsicles”
Pepsico Health & Nutrition Sciences
“Gut Feelings”
citylifestyle.com – 2024
“Low FODMAP Nachos made with sunchips”
Pepsico Health and Nutrition sciences
“A GI Dietitian’s Top Tips For Managing Digestive Distress This Holiday Season”
Fairfield The local moms network
“8 Instagram Food Trends, Ranked According To Their Weight-Loss Effectieness”
Women’s Health – June 12, 2017
“Can Going Vegan Really Help You Lose Weight?”
Women’s Health – June 6, 2017
“8 Things Nutritionists Want You To Know About Weight Loss But Would Never Say To Your Face”
Women’s Health – May 31, 2017
“6 Things You Should Know Before Trying To Lose Weight On The Whole30”
Women’s Health – July 5, 2017
“5 Simple Habits Of The Most Energetic People”
HuffPost – July 18, 2017
“11 New Cookbooks That Can Help You Lose Weight, According To Nutritionists”
Women’s Health – December 22, 2017
“15 Ways To Spring Clean Your Diet”
The Healthy: A Reader’s Digest Brand – October 26, 2020
“Keto Vs Whole30: The Are The Key Differences Between The Diets, According To RDs.”
Women’s Health – December 2, 2019
“Always Pair Your Ice Cream With An Apple If You Want To Lose Weight”
Women’s Health – May 30, 2018 *Featured On The Doctors TV show
“7 Bedtime Snack Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Sleep”
Cooking Light – June 26, 2018
“This Is How Much Exercise You Need to Boost Your Mental Health”
Brit + Co. – August 30, 2018
“7 Types Of Fiber, Explained”
Cooking Light – October 11, 2018
“Here’s What You Should Really Be Putting In Your Crisper Drawer”
Cooking Light – November 19, 2018
“High Protein Vegan Meal Ideas”
Shape – November 28, 2018
“26 Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipes To Make For Any Festivity”
Shape – December 30, 2022
“Mindful Eating During Seasonal Holidays”
Sharon Palmer’s Blog – December 20, 2018
“The 9 Best Diet Books For Weight Loss, According To Registered Dietitians”
Women’s Health – December 10, 2018
“I’m A Dietitian and These Are My Favorite Probiotic Drinks”
Eating well – October 18, 2024
Author
“Time-Saving Kitchen Hacks While Following the Low FODMAP Diet”
FodShop – August 27, 2019
“The Gaps Diet Promises To Health-ify Your Gut And Your Brain”
Women’s Health – April 28, 2019
“Why Anxiety Can Present Itself As Nausea—Plus the Ingredients an RD Says Can Help When It Happens”
Well + Good – June 7, 2024
“Why This Dietitian Wants You To Eat (And Enjoy) The Cookie”
Epicured – November 25, 2019
“Why work with a dietitian?”
beyoupsychotherapy.com – April 8, 2024
“Yoga, Food and Mood: 30 Days to a More Mindful You!”
Book – January 13, 2019
Webinars
This does not include private webinars and programming that were developed for corporations, schools and other privately contracted organizations and is solely an example of those which are made publicly available.
“Navigating FODMAPs in the Real World: Tips for Practice”
Pepsico Health and Nutrition sciences – September 28, 2024
“The Low FODMAP Diet and Disordered Eating”
Dr. Schar. Webinar – December 16, 2020
Speaking, Podcasts & Lives
“Food and Health Labels Can Lead to Unnecessary Food Restriction”
Conditioned Food Sensitivity Podcast – October 21, 2021
“Gut Health: Fodmaps & Beyond”
Panel Discussion with Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN, Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN and Kate Scarlata MS,RD. – October 26, 2019
“How athletes can navigate digestive issues”
Greenletes podcast – May 2022
“Love Plants – Episode 11 Busting some common IBS myths!”
Dr Irini IG Live – May 5 2022
“Love Plants – Season 4 Episode 1 Ways We Can Help Our Children Have A More Positive Relationship With Food”
Dr. Irini IG Live – September 26, 2024
“Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome while Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Food”
More than you eat podcast – May 10, 2022
“Do No Harm: The Dirty Side of Clean Eating and How To Talk To Your Clients About Food and Nutrition”
NEACSM Annual Fall Conference; October 18th, 2024 Springfield, MA.
