Citrusy Roasted Beet Salad
Try this easy and nutritious salad. Beets are high in antioxidants that fight cell damage and inflammation.
Registered dietitians and weight loss medications – a perfect pair
Weight loss medications are on top of everyone’s minds these days, and with good reason. These medications are revolutionizing the patient’s experience by controlling hunger, cravings and enhancing satiety.
Joint replacement: When is it necessary
Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged joint is replaced with a combination of artificial materials such as metal, plastic and ceramic. It is commonly performed on weight-bearing joints, like the hip or knee, which undergo wear and tear over time. Joint replacement surgery can dramatically improve your quality of life if…
Addition nutrition
Making dietary changes to improve our health or to lose weight can feel overwhelming and lead to all-or-nothing thinking. It can sometimes feel like we have to choose between eating what we want and eating what we think is good for us.
Tips to stay active during the holiday season
The holidays can be full of joy and happiness but can also be full of stress and chaos. We get to spend time with loved ones doing fun things, but it can also be accompanied by busy schedules and delicious calorie dense foods. Couple that with cold weather, it can make physical activity hard to achieve and unfavorably alter our body composition.
Higher protein roasted butternut squash
Instead of adding cream to your soup, bump up the protein in this fall inspired soup by adding cottage cheese to make it creamy.
Emotional eating, overeating, binge eating – is there a difference?
What is emotional eating? It can be positive (eating to celebrate an engagement, cake to celebrate a birthday) or negative (eating for relief, distraction, numbness), and is most often referred to in a negative way. People tend to reach for foods that are nutrient poor (not containing a lot of nutrients) leading to food guilt…
Fact or myth: Breast cancer common misconceptions
Breast cancer is a serious and prevalent disease that affects millions of women – and even some men – around the world. However, there are many misconceptions about breast cancer, leading to confusion. It is crucial to separate the facts from myths to better understand this condition and take proactive steps for early detection and…
Minimally invasive spine surgery: Is it right for you?
What is the difference between traditional open spine surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery? Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) is a less invasive spine surgery where doctors use specialized instruments to access the spine through small incisions. With traditional open spine surgery, the surgeon makes an incision that is five to six inches long, then…
Zucchini Chicken Meatballs
From your bariatric nutrition team These chicken meatballs are a nice change of pace from your traditional meatballs. The zucchini in the recipe helps keep the meatballs moist and delicious and is a great way to sneak in some veggies. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chicken 1 medium zucchini grated; gently squeeze some of the liquid…