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.
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a very important role in our body. It is different from other vitamins because your body can make its own vitamin D when you expose your skin to the sunlight.
From your bariatric nutrition team The start of the New Year is the perfect time to kickstart a new healthier version of you. For many of us, the holidays can take a toll on our healthy eating plans. With all the parties, gatherings, and over-indulging, you may be craving some light, wholesome, healthy meals. And…
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN The start of a New Year is a time when most of us reflect on how we’re doing and what we hope for in the future. It’s a natural time of assessment and self-reflection as well as an opportunity to consider our hopes and dreams. The New Year…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Most of us are aware of the important health benefits of exercise and physical activity. These health benefits have been well researched and documented and include reducing risks of developing hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, obesity as well as depression and overall mental health. One of the…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT It’s that time of year again – the holidays! A time of year where we gather with loved ones to celebrate and eat delicious, decadent food. It’s not uncommon that we may indulge a little more than usual this time of year and feel immense guilt over it. Guilt…
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Patients often worry about how they’ll manage meals after bariatric surgery. Add the holidays into the mix and things become even more complicated. The holiday experience may feel a bit different after, and even leading up to surgery, and this can cause a lot of stress. Depending where you…