Pumpkin spice energy bites

From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Yes, it’s that time of year again! These wholesome treats are a great snack for lunchboxes or to take along to fuel you on an autumn hike. If you like the flavor profile of pumpkin pie you are sure to love this healthy nugget using many of the same ingredients.

Spice up your cooking with essential oils

By Linda Folken, RDN, CDN, CHC-ACE While cooking methods often depend on diet and personal preferences, there are several benefits to using essential oils in cooking. Not only will essential oils provide any meal with a powerful flavor, but they also provide a natural way to flavor food and can offer convenience when fresh ingredients…

Sweet and spicy apple salsa

From your Bariatric Nutrition Team The crisp fall air means it’s apple picking time again, whether from an orchard or from your local farmers’ market, for a variety of sweet crispy apples. While apples are great for eating as a healthy snack, try something new with your freshly picked apples. This simple, sweet and slightly…

Mather earns 14th A rating for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital earned its 14th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. No other hospital in New York State has earned more top ratings from Leapfrog. Mather is one of only three Long Island…

Lisa Aiello of Port Jefferson named to JTM Foundation board

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Lisa Aiello of Port Jefferson has been named to the board of the JTM Foundation, which exists to help our community support patient care programs, services and equipment at Mather Hospital. Ms. Aiello is principal interior designer with Rich Designs, Inc. of Port Jefferson and a member of the Interior Design…

Four of the B vitamins: thiamine, biotin, folate and cobalamin

By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM There are eight water-soluble B vitamins that do not provide energy, thus do not have calories, but act as cofactors and coenzymes in the release of energy from food. The B vitamins are: Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), Folate/Folic acid…

sleeping with low back pain

A simple guide to sleeping with low back pain

When you suffer from back pain not only does that pain impact your day, but it can also lead to a rough night by causing disruption to your sleep. Having poor bed posture can create or worsen low back pain. Here are five tips for finding a comfortable sleeping position to reduce back pain.