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.
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White bean caprese salad
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team With the temperature rising, it’s great to be able to put a meal together without heating up the kitchen. Here is a familiar recipe with added protein and fiber that requires minimal preparation and no cooking.
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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…
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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…
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Shop local farmers markets for the freshest produce
By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN We are fortunate to live on Long Island where there are many local farms. Some of these farms sell their products directly to consumers at various farmers markets. One benefit of eating fruits and vegetables from a local farmers market is that the produce is at its freshest…
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Adrenal fatigue: a true medical condition?
By Janet Domke, RN, BSN Adrenal fatigue is a term that can be very misleading. Adrenal fatigue is not a true medical condition but rather refers to a group of symptoms that may be related to adrenal gland function. Adrenal fatigue may result from chronic stress, which causes hormonal imbalances in the adrenals leading…
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Low-carb faux potato salad
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Try this delicious low-carb faux potato salad made with cauliflower! By using cauliflower instead of potatoes, this is a much lower carb option than your typical potato salad. Enjoy!
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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…
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Delicious asparagus recipes for Spring
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Awaken your taste buds with the fresh produce spring has to offer. Asparagus is a perfect, bright green veggie packed with vitamins A, C, E, K, B6 and folate as well as providing a good source of the mineral chromium and both soluble and insoluble fiber. They also come in…
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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…
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