Making healthy food choices when traveling
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Summertime is vacation time for many people, and even the most mindful eaters can be challenged when trying to follow a healthy diet while traveling.
Collagen protein – Is it all that it’s hyped up to be?
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN In 2018, American’s spent $46 million on collagen supplements – a 34 percent increase over 2017. What is driving this trend? A lot of hype and marketing and a little bit of evidence. There is some early research suggesting that collagen protein can improve skin quality, prevent muscle wasting and…
For better health plant the rainbow in your backyard
By Gigi Ravenhall, RDN, CDN Home gardens can be a fun and rewarding way to improve your diet by adding nutrient rich fruits and veggies into meals and snacks! The summer season on Long Island gives us plenty of time to start a garden, big or small, and to reap the benefits of what we’ve…
The truth about gluten
By Erin Caraher RDN, CDN Avoiding gluten has been a popular “weight loss diet” for quite some time now. The problem is, being gluten-free is not just a fad diet and should not be followed for weight loss. Many people suffer with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and most of them probably wish they didn’t…
Are liquid meal replacements safe and effective for weight loss?
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Meal replacement shakes have become very popular for promoting weight loss, but how do you know if they are safe and effective for you? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN’s) are the perfect resource to pose this question to because they assess the whole individual before making a blanket decision. Since everyone…
All carbohydrates are not created equal
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Carbohydrates are an essential macro-nutrient that is found in a variety of foods. It is important to know that quality matters, especially with this food group. Carbohydrates tend to get lumped into one category, but there are many different types of foods it includes. Fruit, beans, dairy, whole grains (bread,…
Coping with stress without comfort foods
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Food is the fuel our bodies need to sustain us and keep us alive. Food was not meant to be a tool to help comfort us or help us deal with the stresses in our lives. Comfort foods are generally high in calories, fat, salt and…
Does dairy cause inflammation?
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN The short answer is NO. There is not enough scientific evidence to support the claim that dairy foods cause inflammation in the body. Furthermore, there are decades of research that do support the role of dairy in a healthy diet. However, according to various social media posts, eliminating dairy is…
Is There a Benefit to Intermittent Fasting?
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…
The Benefits of Keeping Food Records
By Erin McKenna RDN, CDN Holding yourself accountable of what you eat is a great way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Research has shown that recording what you eat and drink increases the chances of reaching your weight loss goals.