By Mather’s Bariatric Nutrition Team As the summer winds down and we squeeze in last-minute (healthy) barbecues, it is important to remember to pack our lunch and be prepared for the week ahead. The best parts about barbecues, aside from spending time with friends and family, are the leftovers! Left over grilled chicken can make…
DetailsBy Jaclyn Mascia MS, RD, CDN Practicing portion control is essential for healthy eating and weight loss. As food portion sizes have increased over the years, so have our weights and waistlines. Food portions have grown so large that we have difficulty remembering what a normal portion size really looks like. Therefore, many of us…
DetailsBy Mather Hospital’s Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s important to stay hydrated, especially during the hot summer months. Most drinks that are advertised are high in calories and high in sugar, and it’s best stay away from liquid calories. To enjoy a low calorie-high flavor thirst quenching drink, try adding fruits, spices or extracts to your…
DetailsBy Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN Fat is an important part of our diet. In addition to providing flavor and helping us feel full longer, fat provides important functions. Why is fat important? We need fat to produce hormones, to help support cell walls, and for healthy skin and hair. Healthy fats lower our risk of…
DetailsBy Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CDN In addition to maintaining a healthy diet and a steady exercise routine, it is also important to manage your stress. Stress management can increase your awareness of everyday stressors and allow you to be better prepared to handle them before you get overwhelmed. Try these three tips to…
DetailsBy Mather’s Bariatric Nutrition Team On a hot summer day there is nothing more refreshing than a cool crisp salad. While there are a variety of different ingredients that can make any salad enjoyable, it’s important to avoid unhealthy ones. Instead, stick to simple staple ingredients that are packed with both nutrients and flavor. Our…
DetailsBy Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN Many of us believe that we are unable to lose or maintain weight due to our slow metabolism. However, it’s very unlikely that our metabolism is the problem. Metabolism is our body’s way of converting the foods and beverages that we eat and drink into fuel that helps…
DetailsBy Jaclyn Mascia MS, RD, CDN What is body image? Body image is how you view and feel about your physical appearance. Everyone has body image, and it’s not always positive. Having positive body image means accepting your body how it is, including its flaws. Positive body image is feeling proud and celebrating your own…
DetailsBy Marielle Mangano, RD, CDN In order to understand the importance of accountability in relation to weight loss, it is first important to understand its definition. Accountability is “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions.” Awareness is very important when it comes to accomplishing our goals. A large part of accountability is…
DetailsBy Marielle Mangano, RD, CDN Summer is the perfect time to come together with friends and enjoy a festive barbecue outside. Lighting up the grill is usually associated with overindulging on snacks, burgers, and desserts. However, just because you are trying to manage your weight, does not mean you have to miss out on…
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