By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN You may have heard or read recently about the many benefits of coconut. For example, coconut oil is being promoted as a better alternative to other fats. Coconut water and coconut milk are being advertised as nutritious beverages. It’s easy to become confused or be swayed to try one of…
Written By The Bariatric Nutrition Team at Mather Hospital Protein shakes are a great way to get in your daily protein. In today’s fast-paced society we do not want to lose sight of maintaining a nutritious diet. A quick, easy, grab-and-go fix is a protein shake! When picking a protein powder it’s important to choose…
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Do you know where calcium is stored? 99 % of the calcium in our body is in our bones and teeth! Can our body make calcium? The answer is no. That’s why it is so important that we get enough calcium in our diet to aid with bone…
Created by The Bariatric Nutrition Team Try some of these fun and flavorful ways to get in your 64 ounces of fluid each day!
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS RD CDN Achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes some thought and effort in today’s society. Our lifestyle habits which include our eating, sleeping and activity levels are well entrenched and take time to change. While you are creating new habits you need to be diligent to prevent yourself from…
By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN Being successful at weight management requires planning your meals and snacks. Having the proper foods available and within reach is essential. The foundation of a healthy meal is lean protein and produce (vegetables and fruit). Limit serving sizes of starches and grains to a half cup or 1 oz. Here…
Bean soup is not only very healthy, but very filling too! Beans are packed with fiber which helps you feel fuller, for longer. Beans can help decrease the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer since it contains antioxidants, fiber, flavonoids and phytosterols. 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each |Active Time:…
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Simply being aware of the danger of over-serving yourself may not be enough. The size of the container you serve from and the size of the dish you serve into can distort your visual estimates. Here are some helpful hints:
Try this great, healthy soup from Cooking Light Magazine.
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS RD CDN Seems like there’s always a new fitness class or workout routine that is popular at the local health club or for workouts in your home. Here are some of the fitness trends for 2016: