Recent Posts in Nutrition

Oct 16, 2024 - In Nutrition Healthy and Hearty

This satisfying recipe provides vital nutrients—and can feed a game-day crowd. Colder-weather cravings for warm, hearty foods are often satisfied with ingredients that sabotage health, such as refined flours and sugars or cheeses and meats high in ...

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Oct 15, 2024 - In Nutrition Collaborating for Healthier Communities

Multiple programs work to improve quality of life in ways that affect outcomes. At RWJBarnabas Health, building and sustaining a healthier New Jersey means more than caring for the sick and injured. It also means working with local communities to address ...

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Sep 19, 2024 - In Nutrition Monmouth Medical Center’s LiveWell Center Kicks Off New ‘Cooking with Clinicians’ Nutrition Series

MMC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth Granet is shown in the LiveWell Center’s WEforum Demonstration Kitchen with the center’s registered dietitian Jennifer Klein. Long Branch, NJ, September 19, 2024 – Monmouth Medical Center's LiveWell Center kicked off ...

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Sep 16, 2024 - In Nutrition “The Biggest Loser” Chef Devin Alexander Headlines Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset’s Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium on Oct. 29

Devin Alexander, renowned chef from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and cookbook author, will be the keynote speaker for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium, “Balancing Hormones and Losing BIG with ...

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May 31, 2024 - In Nutrition Ask the Doctor - Salman Hassan Ahmed, MD

June is Men’s Health Month which aims to raise awareness of the importance of healthcare for men to implement healthy lifestyle choices. From preventative measures to early detection of diseases, Salman Hassan Ahmed, MD, Family Medicine, an RWBarnabas ...

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Mar 26, 2024 - In Nutrition Debunking Common Misconceptions when it comes to Alcohol and Your Health

During Alcohol Awareness Month, Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director, RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery, and Director, Addiction Medicine RWJBarnabas Health, debunks some common misconceptions when it comes to alcohol and ...

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Feb 29, 2024 - In Nutrition Easy Ways to Support Energy Levels Without a Can

Energy drinks can have various negative impacts on health due to their high caffeine and added sugar content. Overconsumption can lead to even more severe health issues, and in some cases dependency. Jason Krystofiak, MD, CAQSM, a Primary Care Sports ...

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Feb 29, 2024 - In Nutrition A Healthier Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies

Deanna Schweighardt, RD, CDCES, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with The Center for Diabetes Wellness and Prevention, provides the following chocolate chip cookie recipe, with a healthy twist, in honor of National Chocolate Chip ...

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Feb 15, 2024 - In Nutrition Snack Smart: Delicious and Healthy Snack Ideas

Happy National Snack Food Month! Fiona Carbone, MS, RD, clinical dietitian at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, recommends mixing and matching these snack options to create a healthy and satisfying variety in your snacking routine! These convenient snacks ...

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