Small workouts can help meet fitness goals By Barbara Broggelwirth MS, RDN, CDN Ever had a day when you planned on a 45-minute workout and then were derailed by, uh, life? Welcome to being human. So many of us chalk up that inability to do our “perfect” fitness routine to a failure for the day,…
DetailsVisit a farmers market and enjoy our local bounty By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN
DetailsBlack Bean Salsa (aka Cowboy Caviar) (16 servings) From your bariatric nutrition team This flavorful salsa is the perfect accompaniment for any barbeque or summer meal. It can be used as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, served as a side dish or dip, or even enjoyed on its own for a light…
DetailsMaking positive changes to improve our health and well-being can be overwhelming. There are many obstacles that may derail us from meeting our goals. We may not feel we have control over our home or work environments and add this daunting pandemic to the mix and we can find ourselves just trying to survive day…
DetailsIt is often thought that exercise is only related to our physical health and how it improves our heart, muscles, or bones. However, as we continue to learn more about how exercise benefits the body, scientific research has also uncovered an overwhelming amount of evidence that exercise also plays a role in our brain health.
The Western diet, which tends to be rich in highly processed foods, animal foods and fast foods, has a negative impact on our planet. The industrialization of our food supply has resulted in much larger scale farms that produce higher greenhouse gas emissions (GHGEs) and a loss of biodiversity in our ecosystem. The farm stage…
DetailsBehavior change is difficult even when it comes to increasing hydration. Many of us have difficulty consuming enough liquids, especially during the cooler months ,and staying hydrated during the warmer months is extremely important. Water makes up 50-70 percent of our body weight. Keeping hydrated is essential for our bodies to run properly. All the…
DetailsIt’s not uncommon for people to be confused about when to eat, especially with all the different fad diets in the world that have conflicting rules. There is no magical secret about when to eat. It’s about following the science of our body’s internal clock – aka the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm controls our…
DetailsProbiotics are live microorganisms that can be consumed through fermented foods or supplements, or even applied to the body via beauty supplements. Research suggests that probiotics can promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which provides us with a multitude of benefits. We have also seen in research that our gut microbiome is linked to…
DetailsIt has never been easier to monitor and track your physical activity and other lifestyle habits. Fitness trackers have become a very common accessory. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found that about 21 percent of adults in the U.S. regularly wear a smart watch or fitness tracker (1). The trick is to…
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