By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Most of us are aware of the important health benefits of exercise and physical activity. These health benefits have been well researched and documented and include reducing risks of developing hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, obesity as well as depression and overall mental health. One of the…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT It’s that time of year again – the holidays! A time of year where we gather with loved ones to celebrate and eat delicious, decadent food. It’s not uncommon that we may indulge a little more than usual this time of year and feel immense guilt over it. Guilt…
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Patients often worry about how they’ll manage meals after bariatric surgery. Add the holidays into the mix and things become even more complicated. The holiday experience may feel a bit different after, and even leading up to surgery, and this can cause a lot of stress. Depending where you…
By Janet Domke, RN BSN Working parent guilt is real. Today, in many households one, if not both parents work outside the home. Many women (and even some dads) after having children say they feel guilty about leaving their children and going off to work. It is not an easy choice but one many are…
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN We live in a time of abundance, yet we also understand there can still be times of scarcity. We all remember the temporary toilet paper shortage at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be easy to conclude that more of something good is better, and in…
By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Research suggests that daily added-sugar intake for 90 percent of Americans regularly exceeds the Dietary Guidelines’ recommendation of no more than 10 percent of the total calorie intake (The American Heart Association suggests we limit added sugar to 24gms/day for women and 36gms/day for men).
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN We are born with the natural ability to eat when we are hungry and stop when we are full. As we get older, we are influenced by external rules and forget about our own internal cues. Hunger can be felt in such a variety of ways and can differ from…
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 MS, RDN, CDN Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. Although it is primarily a disease of the elderly, its development may be associated with conditions that are not exclusively seen in older persons such as declines in activity, chronic illness, and poor nutrition. It is one…
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…