By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN As a Registered Dietitian working in a Medical Weight Management program, I encounter patients every day who agonize over the number on the scale. It is painful to witness. I KNOW there are many other factors besides fat that show up on the scale but often my reassurance falls on…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity in children in the United States has tripled since the 1970s, approximately 20% of children between the ages of 6-19 are obese, and less than 25% of children are getting the recommended 60 minutes per day of moderated…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD, CDN Inflammation is characterized as acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is a normal and short lived response, such as when you are injured and your body responds by sending specific immune cells to heal it. This response typically lasts minutes to a few days. Chronic inflammation is a long-term response (months…
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN What is free radical damage? Many believe that free radical damage is the heart of why we age. The free radical theory of aging states that every time we consume something, we generate what are called free radicals. There is a structure in cells called the mitochondria, which is the…
By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN Have you ever walked passed a candy dish on a co-worker’s desk and grabbed a nibble just because it was there? Have you ever eaten more than you really wanted just because there was still food on your plate? Have you ever felt the urge to have a snack after…
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN The dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, especially at work, have been discussed among various professionals as the “new smoking.” Our bodies are not designed to sit static on a chair all day long. With a work-around-the-clock mentality, falling into a sedentary lifestyle with minimal movement has become inevitable. Hence overcoming physical idleness…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD, CDN Guided imagery is a type of meditation that focuses and directs the imagination in proactive ways. Athletes often use it to help develop a specific skill set. For instance, a cyclist might imagine their legs as pistons in an engine propelling them into their perfect zone. Additionally, research has shown…
By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN Although eating out or getting take-out can be an enjoyable part of a healthy lifestyle, it definitely makes weight management more challenging. There are many benefits to preparing your own food as often as possible.
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN In 2016, the FDA announced the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods. This new label will make it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices. The current label is more than 20 years old. The changes are being made to make sure consumers have access to the…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN We know that exercise and activity are so beneficial for our health. Exercise helps with weight control and maintenance, helps decrease blood pressure and risk of heart disease, improves glucose control, strengthens our bones, and helps with stress and sleep. Most of us know these benefits, but still we…