Mediterranean skillet
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Here is a great one skillet meal for when you don’t have a lot of time for clean up after a long day. This Greek inspired meal is packed with flavor and simple to make.
DetailsWinter blues, take a hike!
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team After a long winter we Long Islanders cannot wait to take advantage of the warmer months on our beautiful island. There is no better way to do this and help meet your health goals than to visit some local hiking trails! Hiking and trail walking has so many great benefits…
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Self-esteem affirmations: building confidence in one’s own worth
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Self-esteem is about feeling good about yourself. We feel best when we are less stressed, confident, positive and feeling good. Using affirmations in your daily routine will help increase your self-esteem. Having high self-esteem means you are feeling happy and successful with yourself and where you’re at in life at…
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Smokey paprika chickpea soup
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Got home late from work on a cold night? Need a quick, warm easy meal to prepare? This one pot soup is easy to make and so is the clean-up.
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Does dairy cause inflammation?
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN The short answer is NO. There is not enough scientific evidence to support the claim that dairy foods cause inflammation in the body. Furthermore, there are decades of research that do support the role of dairy in a healthy diet. However, according to various social media posts, eliminating dairy is…
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Stand up, Sit Less, Move More for Health
By Melissa Buscetta, RDN, CDN Do you ever take note of how much you sit throughout the day? Excessive sitting impacts our body’s metabolic system, potentially leading to health problems. In the mid-20th century, advances in technology began limiting physical activity, and as technology did more of the heavy lifting, people became increasingly sedentary. Whether…
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Constipation: A common problem that is not commonly discussed
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Constipation is very common yet people are very unlikely to talk about it. It occurs in about one in five people globally, and accounts for at least 8 million annual visits to healthcare providers in the United States.
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Is There a Benefit to Intermittent Fasting?
By Helaine Krasner, RDN There has been a lot of talk lately about Intermittent Fasting (IF) and a related term, Time Restricted Feeding (TRF). IF most commonly applies to an eating style where food intake is restricted on certain days of the week and unrestricted on others. Two common examples are alternate day fasting and…
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Post-Holiday Slow Cooker Egg Casserole
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Want a light, satisfying breakfast to start the new year off right? This healthy recipe is a warm and satisfying way to start your day. Put the ingredients together the night before, and this dish will be ready when you wake up!
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Finding Purpose Every Day
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team It takes courage to take a leap of faith by taking steps in the direction of your dreams. In fact, it’s more than a leap. It’s actually moving you in the direction you’re supposed to go. Stop for a minute and ask yourself if you’re doing yourself justice in all…
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