By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWN, CDN We all know that being active and exercising are essential to good health. The benefits of exercise include weight loss and maintenance, better glucose control, bone health and stress reduction. The American College of Sports Medicine’s guidelines recommends that healthy adults should get at least 30 minutes…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Summertime is vacation time for many people, and even the most mindful eaters can be challenged when trying to follow a healthy diet while traveling.
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team With the temperature rising, it’s great to be able to put a meal together without heating up the kitchen. Here is a familiar recipe with added protein and fiber that requires minimal preparation and no cooking.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN In 2018, American’s spent $46 million on collagen supplements – a 34 percent increase over 2017. What is driving this trend? A lot of hype and marketing and a little bit of evidence. There is some early research suggesting that collagen protein can improve skin quality, prevent muscle wasting and…
If you’re feeling tired and hungry all the time this could be the reason.
There is so much to enjoy in the Summer: warmer temperatures, more hours of daylight and fun outdoor activities. But it’s hard to enjoy the season if you’re suffering from back pain. Learn ways to take care of your spine while still enjoying this sunny time of year.
By Gigi Ravenhall, RDN, CDN Home gardens can be a fun and rewarding way to improve your diet by adding nutrient rich fruits and veggies into meals and snacks! The summer season on Long Island gives us plenty of time to start a garden, big or small, and to reap the benefits of what we’ve…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unit will mark its 25th anniversary on Friday, June 14 with a celebration at the Hospital. The HBOT unit treats a wide range of conditions that respond to intense oxygenation, saving sight, limbs and lives. Mather’s HBOT unit was the first of its kind on…
By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN We are fortunate to live on Long Island where there are many local farms. Some of these farms sell their products directly to consumers at various farmers markets. One benefit of eating fruits and vegetables from a local farmers market is that the produce is at its freshest with…
Driving can become a challenge for older adults. But getting older doesn’t have to mean an end to your driving days. Driver safety includes more than just understanding road signs and traffic laws. As you age, you’ll likely notice physical changes that can make driving more challenging, for example, turning your head to look for…