By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Constipation is very common yet people are very unlikely to talk about it. It occurs in about one in five people globally, and accounts for at least 8 million annual visits to healthcare providers in the United States.
By Helaine Krasner, RDN There has been a lot of talk lately about Intermittent Fasting (IF) and a related term, Time Restricted Feeding (TRF). IF most commonly applies to an eating style where food intake is restricted on certain days of the week and unrestricted on others. Two common examples are alternate day fasting and…
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Want a light, satisfying breakfast to start the new year off right? This healthy recipe is a warm and satisfying way to start your day. Put the ingredients together the night before, and this dish will be ready when you wake up!
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team It takes courage to take a leap of faith by taking steps in the direction of your dreams. In fact, it’s more than a leap. It’s actually moving you in the direction you’re supposed to go. Stop for a minute and ask yourself if you’re doing yourself justice in all…
If you are part of the one in three adults in the United States who have high levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, you are at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for high cholesterol. Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new…
By Janet Domke, RN BSN Now that the colder winter weather is here, it is essential to take care of yourself and stay healthy so you can make the most of the “most wonderful time of the year!” Human behavior facilitates the transmission of the common cold and flu. During the winter, we travel en…
Winter chores and recreational activities such as shoveling snow, skiing, skating, and sledding can be all fun and games until you get hurt. Even simple things like slipping on an icy sidewalk can cause injury, muscle strains, sprains and spasms, leading to pain and stiffness. Prevent pain and injury by taking the proper precautions before…
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN I am terrible at meal prep. I know, as a dietitian, how crazy? I know a ton of dietitians who love meal planning and preparation on weekends for the work week ahead, however, it feels very overwhelming and limiting to me. I have found what works for me is keeping…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Christine Amoroso, RN, BS, MS, has been appointed as Mather Hospital’s vice president for quality, a new position. Amoroso previously was director of quality management for Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. Before joining Southside in 2013, she served as assistant director of corporate quality for Northwell Health. Amoroso received her master’s…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team If you love the traditional green bean casserole – so popular for the holidays – this is a lightened-up version that won’t weigh you down. Makes 10 servings (serving size is 1/2 cup).