Second da Vinci System Enhances Robotic Surgery Program
Mather Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Program received a second da Vinci surgical robot as a result of Mather’s affiliation with Northwell Health.
Fighting Holiday Stress
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Don’t you want to feel joyful and relaxed during the holidays and less agitated? “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” You remember those lyrics by Andy Williams, don’t you? What happened to sipping warm beverages while listening to joyful holiday songs by the fire? Unfortunately, sometimes our holidays…
Holiday Hacks
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN our kids leftover Halloween candy, marathon Thanksgiving meals, and holiday work parties can leave you feeling overwhelmed with managing your weight during the holiday season. Here are some tips to create a more mindful holiday eating experience:
Staying Active at Home
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CDN Life gets hectic sometimes, and there are many things that demand our attention. Work, school, commuting, and family obligations can be overwhelming at times. Often it’s our physical activity that suffers, although being active and exercising is one of the best ways to reduce stress. Fortunately, even if…
Cauliflower Chicken Pot Pie
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team The cooler fall days are here, as are the delicious comfort foods that go along with them. Here is a lighter, healthier version of a warm and hearty classic. Makes 4 servings.
The Benefits of Keeping Food Records
By Erin McKenna RDN, CDN Holding yourself accountable of what you eat is a great way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Research has shown that recording what you eat and drink increases the chances of reaching your weight loss goals.
The MIND Diet – Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN According to the National Institute of Health, Alzheimer’s disease is currently ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and recent estimates indicate that it may rank third, behind heart disease and cancer, as a cause of death for older people(1). Research supports that diets recommended for cardiovascular health have…
Green Pea Fritters
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team If you are looking for plant based protein green peas are a great source. This simple veggie recipe is great for vegan and gluten-free diets too. These fritters are great served hot, cold or room temperature, which makes it easy to grab-and-go for lunch, a simple side dish or meal.…
Exercise is Medicine
By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN Exercise is defined as bodily exertion for the sake of developing or maintaining physical fitness. We don’t typically think of exercise as a valid treatment for our medical issues, but an overwhelming body of research supports this important component for health. Exercise in the proper dosage is an effective prescription…
Changing Self-Talk with Daily Affirmations
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Self-talk is our internal dialogue where we provide opinions about what we are doing as we are doing it. This self-talk shapes our perception of life experiences and can alter our behavior. If our self-talk is predominantly negative, negative actions are likely to follow.