By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, CPT, RYT When it comes to building and/or maintaining muscle mass, micronutrients are just as important as macronutrients! What are micronutrients? They are vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant chemicals (polyphenols, flavonoids, etc.). Before jumping to the question of “what should I be supplementing?”, focus on a food first approach.…
By Barbara Broggelwirth MS, RDN, CDN When I was going through radiation treatment for breast cancer, my best friend called me every day and we would play a virtual game of 100,000 Pyramid. It may sound silly, but it gave me the opportunity to transport myself out of my otherwise grim situation to a happy…
From your Bariatric nutrition team (Serves 6) Red cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that is a good source of vitamin K and provides some calcium, magnesium, and zinc, needed to build and maintain healthy bones. Cabbage is also high in antioxidants that help reduce health risks. Serve this sweet and tangy side dish with pork…
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Calcium is commonly known for its important role in bone health, but it is also needed for proper nerve and muscle function. This essential mineral also plays a role in blood clotting, enzyme function and maintaining a normal heart rhythm. Our body stores calcium in bones and teeth,…
By Janet Domke, RN BSN Sleep is essential to our wellbeing but usually the last thing on our selfcare list. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints given to doctors by Americans. Lack of sleep can lead to weight gain, irritability, and many other things. The hunger hormone “ghrelin” tends to increase when the…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, MS, RDN, CDN Behavioral change can be hard, especially when it comes to things like increasing our physical activity or changing our eating habits. It is hard because if we want results, we must accept that we may have to challenge ourselves to see real change. We need to be proactive in…
From your Bariatric nutrition team With everyone always on the go and in a hurry, especially in the mornings, a microwave egg scramble is a great way to fuel your body for a busy day and get in some protein and veggies. All you need are a few basic ingredients, and you can be out…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, CPT, RYT A common health goal is “to build muscle” – which is a great goal! Muscle is lean and dense (a pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat), increases our strength, and increases our calorie burn to help promote a healthy body weight. The…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Oh, the weather outside may seem frightful, but a winter walk can be so delightful!
By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Most often New Year resolutions are set with the best intentions. It’s a chance to choose what you want to work towards, like an intention or a goal. The top three of the most common New Year’s resolutions are exercise more, lose weight, and get organized.