By Marielle Mangano, RD, CDN Summer is the perfect time to come together with friends and enjoy a festive barbecue outside. Lighting up the grill is usually associated with overindulging on snacks, burgers, and desserts. However, just because you are trying to manage your weight, does not mean you have to miss out on…
By The Bariatric Nutrition Team at Mather Hospital Any recipe that can be made in advance for the week ahead is a recipe worth trying! To avoid making unhealthy last minute food choices, plan and prep your meals a few days at a time. Our Mediterranean Tuna recipe is packed with flavor and protein and…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN Summer Time and the Living is Easy … Research shows that we do more physical activities in the warmer weather. The beautiful weather entices us to spend more time outdoors. We find ourselves wanting to go outside to take a walk, wash our cars, tend to our gardens,…
By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN What: Protein is an essential nutrient, which means we must consume enough of it in order to perform important body functions. Our body is continuously working to repair and replenish our cells, and we need protein to get the job done. Protein is a major component of our bones,…