By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN Being successful at weight management requires planning your meals and snacks. Having the proper foods available and within reach is essential. The foundation of a healthy meal is lean protein and produce (vegetables and fruit). Limit serving sizes of starches and grains to a half cup or 1 oz. Here…
Bean soup is not only very healthy, but very filling too! Beans are packed with fiber which helps you feel fuller, for longer. Beans can help decrease the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer since it contains antioxidants, fiber, flavonoids and phytosterols. 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each |Active Time:…
Don’t let the cold weather be an excuse to eat poorly. During snowstorms and chilly days it’s important to remember that comfort food doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Soup is a great meal option in the winter. A hearty soup can keep you warm, healthy and full! Soup can be made in large…
If you want to enjoy a soup with a healthy protein source and some very flavorful vegetables, this soup – adapted from EatingWell.com, Dec 2006 – is for you! Adding vegetables to soup can help you meet the recommendations of consuming eight or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, add flavor, add fiber…
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Simply being aware of the danger of over-serving yourself may not be enough. The size of the container you serve from and the size of the dish you serve into can distort your visual estimates. Here are some helpful hints:
Try this great, healthy soup from Cooking Light Magazine.
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS RD CDN Seems like there’s always a new fitness class or workout routine that is popular at the local health club or for workouts in your home. Here are some of the fitness trends for 2016:
Partial knee – also known as unicompartmental – replacements are showing significant benefits to patients over the age of 65 compared with total knee replacement, as they are less likely to face surgical complications and require less physical therapy than those who undergo total knee replacement surgery, according to a study published in the Journal…
February 18, 2016 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational evening seminar on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 6:30-9 pm at the Arbors Assisted Living in Islandia. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead to joint deterioration and pain, and the surgical options available…
February 16, 2016 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will hold its Winter Blood Drive on Monday, March 7 from 6:30 am until 6:30 pm in Conference Rooms 3, 4, and 5. The blood drive is open to all community residents. No appointment is necessary to donate blood. Free valet parking is available for community donors…