Strong core muscles are important in supporting and stabilizing the spine. When we think of our core, we often think of our abdominals, or six-pack region. While the abdominals are a significant part of the core strength, there are other muscles that are important as well.
Yoga pants and fitness apparel have become multi-functional staples in almost everyone’s wardrobe. The market for stylish and comfortable athleisure attire has exploded over the past few years and the versatility of this clothing has allowed it to become common dress for many activities including chores around the house, running to the store, as pajamas,…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Here is an easy way to have a super simple tasty summer salad. Try grilling your lettuce. You’ll love the charred smoky flavor it adds to salad. Makes 4 servings
By Erin McKenna RDN, CDN Resistance or strength training is when you use a specific muscle against external resistance. Resistance training includes free-weights, body weight, or weight machines.
By Helaine Krasner, RDN CDN It’s easy to get distracted by the number on the scale. Many of us use it as the only measure of success in our weight management journey. It’s true that body weight is an important indicator of health risk and is definitely worth keeping an eye. However, focusing exclusively on the scale…
Just as good sitting and standing posture is important to the health of your neck and spine, so is good sleep posture. Choosing the right pillow is an important part of maintaining a healthy sleep posture. The purpose of a good pillow is to keep your head and neck aligned in a neutral position while…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD Every year there seems to be a new diet that is going to help us get healthier. The Paleo diet, Raw Food diet, and Whole 30 are some recent examples. Another diet that is making headlines is the Plant-based diet. The good news is that consuming a plant-based eating…
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN Eating dinner as a family and involving kids in the process provides many benefits. It has been shown that children who eat dinner with their families tend to be more confident, have higher test scores and better vocabulary. Kids who eat dinner with their family also tend to eat more…
By Janet Domke, RN BSN Hippocrates is quoted as saying “all disease begins in the gut”. In the past few years, gut health has been linked to autoimmune disease, brain/mental health, and of course gastrointestinal health. When your gut is unhealthy it can cause more than just abdominal pain; gas; bloating/diarrhea. Because 60-80% of our…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Looking to lighten up your recipes to get ready for the warmer weather? Here is a light and healthy recipe to get your day started that is both savory and sweet!