By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CDN, CSOWM According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention obesity in children in the United States has tripled since the 1970s. Approximately 20 percent of children between ages of 6-19 are obese and less than 25 percent of children are getting the recommended 60 minutes per day…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, CPT, RYT When it comes to building and/or maintaining muscle mass, micronutrients are just as important as macronutrients! What are micronutrients? They are vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant chemicals (polyphenols, flavonoids, etc.). Before jumping to the question of “what should I be supplementing?”, focus on a food first approach.…
“The gastric sleeve surgery changed my life in so many ways. I’m a different person.” Read more about Cindy’s weight loss journey.
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Terryville Fire Department and two of its paramedics were honored by Mather Hospital for their role in saving the life of a Port Jefferson Station man. Paramedics Stephen Loizos and Frank Abbate responded to a 911 call on January 20, 2022 for Philip Vecchio, 49, who had complained about indigestion.…
By Barbara Broggelwirth MS, RDN, CDN When I was going through radiation treatment for breast cancer, my best friend called me every day and we would play a virtual game of 100,000 Pyramid. It may sound silly, but it gave me the opportunity to transport myself out of my otherwise grim situation to a happy…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Robert Giacobbe, DO, has been named Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine (IM) Residency Program. He joined the IM program in 2014 as a clinical supervisor and was appointed Associate Program Director in 2015. Born and raised in central New Jersey, Dr. Giacobbe came to Long Island in 1986 to…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Robert Giacobbe, DO, has been named Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine (IM) Residency Program. He joined the IM program in 2014 as a clinical supervisor and was appointed Associate Program Director in 2015. Born and raised in central New Jersey, Dr. Giacobbe came to Long Island in 1986 to…
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From your Bariatric nutrition team (Serves 6) Red cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that is a good source of vitamin K and provides some calcium, magnesium, and zinc, needed to build and maintain healthy bones. Cabbage is also high in antioxidants that help reduce health risks. Serve this sweet and tangy side dish with pork…