By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT A change in season means a change in fresh, ripe produce. Fall provides plentiful produce to choose from, bursting with flavors and health benefits. Here is a list of common fall produce items and their nutrients
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 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…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Any behavior change is hard, and it takes time, patience, and consistency. Working with patients who have struggled with weight loss and weight maintenance, I always try to emphasize that behavior change and not the scale will lead to healthy weight loss and maintenance. One behavior change…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN I feel I can safely say that I am not alone in thinking that I need to start my workday with a cup of coffee. Is it the routine, the aroma, or just taking a moment to sip and enjoy? Sounds nice, but truly it’s about the…
By Erin Caraher RDN, CDN As children grow up, it’s important to teach them the value of a healthy lifestyle. Being a role model and demonstrating living a healthy lifestyle yourself is the best way to do so.
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Insulin resistance is getting a lot of attention lately. Medical professionals, the daily news, television, magazines, and social media outlets are all shining new light on this serious, silent health condition, with many promoting yet again another magical diet that will correct this condition.
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN We are living in a time of unprecedented carb phobia. Messages that try to convince us that carbohydrates are harmful to our health and wellness proliferate on the internet and other media outlets. While it’s true that excessive intake of carbohydrates may have negative effects – especially when…
By Danielle Johnson, RDN, CDN, RYT This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “personalize your plate,” highlighting the fact that we are all different. While there are basic guidelines on how to be healthy, it can still look very different from person to person. Whether we are looking at your health goals, your culture, or…