Alexandria Hardy

RDN, LDN

Alexandria Hardy

Designation : RDN, LDN

Education : Dual Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, Fitness, and Health – Purdue University; Dietetic Internship – Indiana University

Experience : Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Consultant, Freelance Health Writer, Private Practice Owner, Early Intervention Nutrition Therapist

Expertise : Cardiovascular health, diabetes, weight management, hypertension, pediatric nutrition, preventive nutrition, weight management, plant based nutrition

Alexandria Hardy is a registered and licensed dietitian and the owner of Pennsylvania Nutrition Services (PNS), an insurance-based private practice in Lancaster, PA. With over 16 years of experience, Alexandria has worked across clinical, community, and research settings to support individuals and families in reaching their health goals.

She specializes in the prevention and management of chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes, using simple, evidence-based strategies that prioritize local, seasonal, and affordable foods. Alexandria is Peanut Pro Certified through the National Peanut Board and holds a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management.

In addition to counseling, Alexandria is a freelance health writer with bylines in Today’s Dietitian, Super Kids Nutrition, Natural Awakenings, and more. She is regularly quoted in Eating Well, Well + Good, Eat This, Not That, Real Simple, Parents, and other media outlets. She has been featured on ABC 27 News, Nutrition Grand Rounds, and served as a panelist for the GIANT Healthy Kids Summit. A plant-based eater and mom, she brings a practical, family-friendly approach to everything she teaches.

Foods That Help Relieve Constipation

Foods That Help Relieve Constipation

Constipation is more common than you might think. Chronic constipation affects 9-20% of the general population, and nearly 30% of kids suffer from functional constipation. [1], [2] Among those people, women and older adults are most likely to be affe...