By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN Yoga has been practiced for its health and wellness benefits for more than 5,000 years. The slow deep breathing associated with yoga practice helps to quiet the mind and promotes relaxation. This may reduce overall stress level. Chronic stress increases risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. …
DetailsBy Barbara Broggelwirth, RD Stretching is often the left off of the priority list when it comes to an exercise routine. After all, the main concern is exercising and burning calories, not stretching, right? Not so fast. Stretching may help you: Improve your joint range of motion Improve your athletic performance Decrease your risk of…
DetailsBy Melissa Buscetta, RD You don’t need a smartwatch, fitness band, or even a pedometer to track your steps. Your phone can track how many steps you take and how far you walk all by itself, assuming you carry it with you in your pocket. Sure, fitness trackers have a lot of useful features, but…
DetailsBy the Mather Bariatric Nutrition Team Not many people can pass up a steamy dish of fried rice. Hibachi is becoming more and more popular for social gatherings and has brought our attention to fried rice. Unfortunately, like most restaurant foods, traditional fried rice is high in fat and carbs. Luckily, cauliflower is also getting…
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DetailsBy Barbara Broggelwirth, RD, CDN A vision board is a collection or collage of images, affirmations and dreams that make you happy. The purpose of creating a vision board can be a good way for you to find inspiration, identify and shape your dreams, and keep you focused and motivated. It is not a guarantee…
DetailsBy Helaine Krasner, RD Fiber is essential for good health and is especially helpful for weight management. Diets rich in fiber have been linked to many health benefits including bowel regularity, lower cholesterol levels, improved blood sugar control, and a healthier body weight.
DetailsBy the Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s a new year and you’ve set some fitness goals. You’re eating healthier and exercising, determined to lose some weight and get into better shape. But then life happens – stress at work, at home, on the roads. At times we use food to deal with our stress and emotions,…
DetailsBy Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Get your body into shape for 2017 with a healthy diet and exercise. Here are some fitness trends for 2017 to help you stay healthy: Body weight training is using your own body weight for resistance training rather than lifting with weights and machines. With minimal equipment needed,…
DetailsHere’s a healthy yet hearty recipe for the cold days ahead from the Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™.
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