By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Supermarkets can feel like minefields these days. Social distancing practices makes us less likely to want to go food shopping, and if we do go to the store, we don’t want to go often. So, what foods can we purchase in larger amounts to keep on hand that won’t go…
Staying home the past few months has stressful on everyone. You could be spending more time sitting around, or on the other hand, you could be doing more chores around the house like spring clean ups. Whether you’ve decreased or increased your activity level, that combined with the emotional toll of quarantine can contribute to…
With fear, worry, stress and uncertainty surrounding all of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be hard to keep a positive attitude. Although our concern is justified, we must continue to hold on to hope and maintain an optimistic outlook. If you’re watching the news lately, you may be feeling that each day is…
Carolyn Germaine, RN, recounts her fight against COVID-19 and commends Mather staff for care and support.
When the COVID-19 pandemic made social distancing a necessity, Mather’s healthcare providers turned to telemedicine to keep in touch with their patients.
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, CSOWM, RDN, CDN Quarantining in our homes with food all around us, combined with feeling stress, worry and uncertainty can be a recipe for emotional eating and weight gain. We may crave comfort foods such as sweets, starches or our favorite meals to console us and bring us back to…
From the Bariatric nutrition team Chili is synonymous with comfort food. This is a meatless version you can throw together quickly with panty staples.
It is important to recognize the stress we are all under and take the necessary actions to reduce it in this difficult time.
Since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all have been confronted with significant stress. Stress is the body’s response to any demand either pleasant or unpleasant. It is important to recognize the stress we are all under and take the necessary actions to reduce it in this difficult time.
By Helaine Krasner MS, RDN, CDN and Erin Caraher RDN, CDN Physical activity is important for people of all ages, but especially for children. It promotes growth and development, strong bones and muscles, endurance and helps them maintain a healthy weight.