By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Self-compassion means being kind to ourselves when we’re confronted with our own personal suffering, failures and shortcomings. Instead of responding with judgement, we are gentle, caring and accepting of our own pain. This allows us to relate to others and the shared human experience without suffering from feelings of…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team This simple and delicious recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or even for entertaining.
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN This is the question we would all like to know the answer to. The word exercise can trigger some very unpleasant emotions. Memories of feeling awkward in gym class may come rushing back. The idea of sweating and exerting oneself may not seem very appealing. The very idea…
We’ve come a long way in reducing the impact of diabetes on people’s lives, however complications can still arise. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to reducing your risks for complications but having uncontrolled blood sugar can lead you to develop a wound that is very slow to heal.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Over the past two years, tens of millions of Americans lost their jobs or saw their incomes dramatically reduced, which has led to unprecedented levels of food insecurity in the United States.1 Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a…
From your Bariatric nutrition team This lightened up, nut-free version of pesto is a great way to use excess basil from your garden or the farmer’s market. It’s delicious served over a mild white fish, mixed into zucchini zoodles or as a dip for shrimp.
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT In today’s day and age, we are constantly bombarded with messages about health and what we should be doing. Sometimes we forget to ask ourselves what we want to do, or what we like to do. We blindly follow the next best trend that magazines, social media, or the…
Back pain is one of the most common ailments and it almost always comes with inflammation. It can occur as a result of an injury, poor posture, a too-soft mattress, or improper sleeping position. Luckily, there are ways that inflammation can be remedied. Lifestyle and diet modifications, like adopting a Mediterranean Diet, or eating a…
By Erin Caraher RDN, CDN Nutrient dense foods are those that are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are good for your health. Think of it this way – you’re deciding what snack to eat and you see a 100-calorie pack of cookies, chips, or an apple with peanut butter. The apple with…
Patients with vascular disease often have non-healing wounds. Wound care begins with treating any underlying problems contributing to non-healing, such as vascular problems that could be impeding blood flow to the area. Learn more about treating vascular problems and how it relates to wound care.