Smokey paprika chickpea soup
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Got home late from work on a cold night? Need a quick, warm easy meal to prepare? This one pot soup is easy to make and so is the clean-up.
What every woman needs to know about her heart
February is heart health month. Click here to learn more about our Go Red! educational events. Heart disease has been the leading cause of death for women since 1908. Every year since 1984, more women than men have died of heart disease. Women are twice as likely as men to die after a heart attack.…
Does dairy cause inflammation?
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN The short answer is NO. There is not enough scientific evidence to support the claim that dairy foods cause inflammation in the body. Furthermore, there are decades of research that do support the role of dairy in a healthy diet. However, according to various social media posts, eliminating dairy is…
Stand up, Sit Less, Move More for Health
By Melissa Buscetta, RDN, CDN Do you ever take note of how much you sit throughout the day? Excessive sitting impacts our body’s metabolic system, potentially leading to health problems. In the mid-20th century, advances in technology began limiting physical activity, and as technology did more of the heavy lifting, people became increasingly sedentary. Whether…
Thyme to Spice up Your Cooking
Looking to ramp up the flavor in your cooking? Reach for the spice rack the next time you’re in the kitchen. Not only will you add flavor to your food, but you’ll also boost your health in the process. Here are some herbs and spices that are great flavor enhancers and offer some unexpected health…
Constipation: A common problem that is not commonly discussed
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Constipation is very common yet people are very unlikely to talk about it. It occurs in about one in five people globally, and accounts for at least 8 million annual visits to healthcare providers in the United States.
Is There a Benefit to Intermittent Fasting?
By Helaine Krasner, RDN There has been a lot of talk lately about Intermittent Fasting (IF) and a related term, Time Restricted Feeding (TRF). IF most commonly applies to an eating style where food intake is restricted on certain days of the week and unrestricted on others. Two common examples are alternate day fasting and…
Post-Holiday Slow Cooker Egg Casserole
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Want a light, satisfying breakfast to start the new year off right? This healthy recipe is a warm and satisfying way to start your day. Put the ingredients together the night before, and this dish will be ready when you wake up!
Finding Purpose Every Day
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team It takes courage to take a leap of faith by taking steps in the direction of your dreams. In fact, it’s more than a leap. It’s actually moving you in the direction you’re supposed to go. Stop for a minute and ask yourself if you’re doing yourself justice in all…
What Do the New Cholesterol Guidelines Mean for You?
If you are part of the one in three adults in the United States who have high levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, you are at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for high cholesterol. Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new…