Shaved Asparagus & Fennel Salad
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Here is a light and refreshing super simple salad you’ll be happy to share with friends and family at your summer gatherings. Makes 4 large servings
Got Milk? What Milk?
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CDN Years ago when we needed milk we just went to the store and picked it up. Over the years the number of milk choices has increased dramatically. Almond, coconut, and soy are just a few options that have flooded the dairy aisle; however these are actually dairy-free. Numerous…
Shift Your Mindset
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN Have you ever considered that maybe your weight loss mindset is more important than any diet or exercise routine? We have long known that there is a mindset for success, and now we know there is a mindset for weight loss, too. Researchers have found that when it comes to succeeding in…
Grilled Bruschetta Stuffed Zucchini Boat
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Here’s a healthy and easy recipe for all those zucchini that are available this time of year. Serves 6
Why I Have an Annual Lung Cancer Screening
Rita, 72, of Ridge started smoking at age 19 when she left for college. Later in life, work as a regional bank manager in West Palm Beach, FL and raising a family brought some stress. Cigarettes provided her relief. After more than 40 years of smoking and several attempts to stop, she finally quit in…
What You Need to Know Before Your Next ER Visit
Emergency Departments (ED) are busy places, filled with people who have a range of medical problems. Not understanding how ED’s work can be confusing and somewhat frustrating. So we put together a list of our frequently asked questions and had our ED professionals respond.
What You Should Know About Breast Cancer
Not everything you may hear or read about breast cancer is true. Dr. Michelle Price, breast imaging specialist at the Fortunato Breast Health Center, helps set the record straight on 10 common myths.
Food for Thought: Diet for a Healthy Spine
Most of us are aware that good nutrition, a balanced diet and regular physical activity are key components of overall health. However, it may come as a surprise that proper nutrition is an essential component of maintaining back and spine health, including the prevention and healing of back problems. Maintaining a healthy weight and body…
What’s the Deal with GMOs?
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team You have probably heard the term “GMO”, likely when it is used by products that advertise themselves as “Non-GMO”. GMO stands for “Genetically Modified Organism”. Basically, GMOs have had their genetic code changed in one way or another. The main reasons farmers may grow genetically altered crops are because most…
Dense Breast Tissue: What Does it Mean?
Nearly half of all women age 40 and older who get mammograms are found to have dense breasts. Dense breast tissue refers to the way breast tissue looks on a mammogram. It’s a normal and common finding. Breast tissue is made up of milk glands, milk ducts, and supportive tissue (dense breast tissue), and fatty…