Do this, not that – exercise modifications for avoiding back pain
It’s no secret that exercise is important for avoiding back pain. Being physically active helps strengthen your muscles which supports…
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Put your best fork forward – eating your way to a healthier heart
Cardiovascular disease now affects nearly half of all American adults. But did you know that one of the most powerful…
Post shoveling aches and pains – now what?
Winter is here. This means that snow and icy conditions may not be far behind. Although we may work diligently…
Self-care is important, not indulgent
It’s a busy work week, there’s an important meeting you’re preparing for, your calendar is jam-packed and you’re feeling overwhelmed.…
Give yourself the gift of a pain-free holiday season
The holiday season is upon us. It’s supposed to be a time of joy and thankfulness spent with those you…
A simple guide to sleeping with low back pain
When you suffer from back pain not only does that pain impact your day, but it can also lead to…
Positive body image for self-acceptance
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN Self-acceptance is a decision to be made by you. If you find that your body…
Gastric sleeve procedure gave Jennifer a new, healthier life
Jennifer Shemet of Lindenhurst had been overweight most of her life and had tried “everything that I could possibly imagine”…
Following a vegetarian diet after bariatric surgery
Choosing to follow a vegetarian diet is a personal choice for a variety of reasons. Maybe your reasons are related…
Quick and easy sheet pan dinner
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Why stress over week night meal? This recipe for sheet pan chicken, peppers and onions…
Get moving to help manage your Type 2 diabetes
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that affects…
Combating stress eating and embracing a healthier lifestyle
After gaining 50 pounds, Elefteria Kopanos of Holbrook was at a point in her life where she felt like she…