By Jaclyn Mascia MS, RD, CDN Practicing portion control is essential for healthy eating and weight loss. As food portion sizes have increased over the years, so have our weights and waistlines. Food portions have grown so large that we have difficulty remembering what a normal portion size really looks like. Therefore, many of us…
By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN Fat is an important part of our diet. In addition to providing flavor and helping us feel full longer, fat provides important functions. Why is fat important? We need fat to produce hormones, to help support cell walls, and for healthy skin and hair. Healthy fats lower our risk of…
By Mather’s Bariatric Nutrition Team On a hot summer day there is nothing more refreshing than a cool crisp salad. While there are a variety of different ingredients that can make any salad enjoyable, it’s important to avoid unhealthy ones. Instead, stick to simple staple ingredients that are packed with both nutrients and flavor. Our…
By Marielle Mangano, RD, CDN Summer is the perfect time to come together with friends and enjoy a festive barbecue outside. Lighting up the grill is usually associated with overindulging on snacks, burgers, and desserts. However, just because you are trying to manage your weight, does not mean you have to miss out on…
By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN What: Protein is an essential nutrient, which means we must consume enough of it in order to perform important body functions. Our body is continuously working to repair and replenish our cells, and we need protein to get the job done. Protein is a major component of our bones,…
By Lisa Angadi, RD, CDN Do you love a tall glass of fruit juice alongside your breakfast, an ice cold soda with lunch, a frozen coffee beverage for an afternoon pick-me-up, and a glass of wine with dinner? If the answer is yes to any or all of these, you may be consuming an excessive…
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Technology has had an enormous impact on our daily lives, in some ways good and in some ways not. One of the negative impacts it has had is reflected in our increasing weight and incidence of chronic diseases. Many people have office jobs and don’t do additional exercise…
By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN You may have heard or read recently about the many benefits of coconut. For example, coconut oil is being promoted as a better alternative to other fats. Coconut water and coconut milk are being advertised as nutritious beverages. It’s easy to become confused or be swayed to try one of…
Written By The Bariatric Nutrition Team at Mather Hospital Protein shakes are a great way to get in your daily protein. In today’s fast-paced society we do not want to lose sight of maintaining a nutritious diet. A quick, easy, grab-and-go fix is a protein shake! When picking a protein powder it’s important to choose…
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Do you know where calcium is stored? 99 % of the calcium in our body is in our bones and teeth! Can our body make calcium? The answer is no. That’s why it is so important that we get enough calcium in our diet to aid with bone…