By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Why do people in certain areas tend to live longer than others? Dr. Michael Poulain, a Belgian demographer, Dr. Gianni Pes of the University of Assari in Italy and Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones and a National Geographic Fellow & Explorer, have been researching the…
Any diagnosis of breast cancer is difficult, but when you’re under age 50, you can add surprise and shock to the list of reactions. While breast cancer is rare in younger women, the disease can and sometimes does strike early.
By Linda Folken, RDN, CDN, CHC-ACE As you enter midlife, you may notice that maintaining your usual weight becomes more of a challenge. The hormonal changes of menopause can lead to extra weight gain around the belly area.
From your Bariatric nutrition team Summer may be coming to a close, but there is still plenty of warm weather for grilling. Serve this beautiful dish as a vegetarian main course paired with a side salad or as a side dish paired with your favorite protein, such as grilled chicken or fish, for a delicious…
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN It’s easy to be swayed by the magic of advertising. Promoters of apple cider vinegar (ACV) would have you believe it’s the secret weapon you’ve been searching for to speed up your metabolism or detoxify your digestive system. But what does the evidence say and are there any…
By Barbara Broggelwirth RDN, CDN Sabotage is any action that gets in the way of our intent. It could be self-motivated or come from something external in our environment. Identifying those cues can solve half the battle in addressing self-sabotaging behaviors.
By Janet Domke, RN BSN We’ve all heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Well, these past few months have given us a bunch of lemons. It’s up to you to decide if you’re going to make lemonade, or let the lemons go bad.
By Danielle Johnson, RDN, CDN The World Health Organization has stated its concern over the long-term impact on mental health of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to provide resources to help all of us heal. Food can be a fun addition to help improve mental health.
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN I’ll let you in on a little secret – weight is not the most important thing for me when monitoring progress. On the list of importance, weight is about last in my opinion. Does this surprise you? What I’m more focused on is your nutrition intake, your movement, some…
These salmon tacos get a burst of flavor from chili powder, pineapple salsa and fresh cilantro. Feel free to substitute any firm fish or shrimp and leave out the cilantro if you prefer. The salmon can be cooked on the grill instead if you’d rather not use the oven. Quick meal prep and easy clean…