By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN Many of us believe that we are unable to lose or maintain weight due to our slow metabolism. However, it’s very unlikely that our metabolism is the problem. Metabolism is our body’s way of converting the foods and beverages that we eat and drink into fuel that helps…
By Jaclyn Mascia MS, RD, CDN What is body image? Body image is how you view and feel about your physical appearance. Everyone has body image, and it’s not always positive. Having positive body image means accepting your body how it is, including its flaws. Positive body image is feeling proud and celebrating your own…
By Marielle Mangano, RD, CDN In order to understand the importance of accountability in relation to weight loss, it is first important to understand its definition. Accountability is “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions.” Awareness is very important when it comes to accomplishing our goals. A large part of accountability is…
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 Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN Summer Time and the Living is Easy … Research shows that we do more physical activities in the warmer weather. The beautiful weather entices us to spend more time outdoors. We find ourselves wanting to go outside to take a walk, wash our cars, tend to our gardens,…
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…
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…
Created by The Bariatric Nutrition Team Try some of these fun and flavorful ways to get in your 64 ounces of fluid each day!