The holidays can be joyful but can also be full of stress and chaos. We get to spend time with loved ones doing fun things, but that can also be accompanied by busy schedules and delicious calorie-dense foods.
DetailsQuinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a gluten-free whole grain that is also a nutrient dense complete plant-based protein, meaning it has all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
DetailsDid you know that skin is the largest organ in our body? We often hear about the benefits of good nutrition to support health, but did you know the benefits extend all the way out to your skin?
DetailsA change in season means a change in fresh, ripe produce! Fall provides us with plentiful produce to choose from, bursting with flavors and health benefits!
DetailsOver the past two decades, exercise-oncology research, particularly with breast cancer, has made great strides and revealed very positive results.
DetailsGrilled Southwestern buttermilk chicken From your Bariatric Nutrition Team (Serves 6) This is a quick and easy recipe to have in your back pocket now that summer is officially over (but you’re not ready to give up grilling) and our schedules may be getting busier. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep/clean up…
DetailsHealthy snack ideas for school lunch boxes By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN, ACE-CHC It’s the back-to-school season, which means it’s the perfect time to think about healthy snack ideas to pack in the kids’ school lunch boxes. There are many so-called healthful packaged snacks for children on the market. Which snacks would…
DetailsSelf-compassion By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Self-compassion means being kind to ourselves when we are confronted with our own personal suffering, failures and shortcomings. Instead of responding with judgement, we are gentle, caring and accepting of our own pain. This allows us to relate to others and the shared human experience without suffering from…
DetailsThe benefits of outdoor fitness By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN It’s a great time to think about increasing our exposure to sunshine now that the days are feeling shorter due to less hours of daylight. Exposure to daylight helps regulate our circadian rhythm, the natural process that controls our sleep-wake cycle. Sunlight also…
DetailsHealthier Chicken Cobb Salad From your bariatric nutrition team 4 servings This healthier version of a traditional Cobb Salad omits the bacon to decrease saturated fat and sodium but keeps the flavor and nutritional value high from lean protein, crisp vegetables, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat from avocado. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, 3-4 oz…
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