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 Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Cooking and prepping your food at home can help you eat more nutritiously and wisely. When you can control the ingredients, it is easier to decrease calories and unnecessary fats in meals. But have you ever felt overwhelmed in the kitchen and said to yourself, “I wish I…
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN It should come as no surprise that fueling your body with proper nutrition before and after working out is very important. You work so hard, so why not maximize your efforts by giving your body the nutrients it needs to thrive? Here are some tips to help you achieve your…
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN There are many reasons that someone may overeat at night, including restricting food during the day, boredom or tiredness. Here are some tips to help drive away those night time cravings.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD Why are carbohydrates so often demonized when it comes to weight loss? In a word: satiety. Satiety refers to how long a particular nutrient (protein, fat or carbohydrates) keeps people feeling full and more satisfied for a longer period of time. Studies show that people who replace their carbohydrates with protein…
By Melissa Buscetta RD CDN Studies show that the average person makes around 250 decisions about food every day – breakfast or no breakfast? Bagel or apple? Part of it or all of it? Kitchen or living room? Most people don’t overeat because they are hungry, but rather they are influenced by external factors such…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN Most of us are aware that having too much sugar is not a good thing. We realize that sugar provides calories without any beneficial nutrients and that too much sugar can lead to weight gain and dental cavities. Research is showing added sugars’ role in chronic inflammation, which…
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN Intuitive eating is primarily based on listening to your own body and hunger cues. Intuitive eating is about creating a healthy relationship with food, mind and body. It’s an approach that focuses on separating yourself from the diet mentality or the all or nothing approach. We should be eating to…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich MS, RD, CDN Antioxidants are chemical compounds that protect our body’s cells from free radical damage that can occur from pollution, intense sun exposure, smoking and unhealthy foods. These free radicals can cause havoc to our cells, which may lead to heart disease and cancer. Many foods contain antioxidants, such as…
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team While grilled chicken is an excellent choice, it sometimes gets boring and there are other places we can find protein! Tuna and garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are both good sources of protein and are delicious and versatile! Try our Mediterranean Tuna Salad adapted from www.eatingwell.com.