For years, Margaret Sharkey suffered from on-and-off constipation and abdominal discomfort that made daily life a struggle. In May 2017, a bout of sharp pain led doctors to order a CT scan that found her colon was almost completely blocked. “I was in bad shape—I was doubled over, rocking back and [...]
Last summer, Lindsay Peters was preparing to enter the final year of her doctorate of physical therapy program at Stony Brook University when she was stricken with severe back pain. The pain was in the same area where she had surgery for a herniated disc in early 2015, but [...]
By Caryn Alter, MS, RD What if a quick trip to the supermarket could provide you with some powerful tools for a healthy brain? Does this sound too good to be true? It’s not! Below are five easy-to-find foods that can keep your brain functioning at its best. The [...]
By Caryn Alter, MS, RD Dieting and healthy eating is surrounded by myths and tricks. Here are 10 myths about losing weight and eating healthy and the truths behind them. You should never eat a potato. FALSE! Potatoes are not fattening. It’s the butter and sour cream that you add [...]
This Shamrock Smoothie recipe allows you to indulge in one of your favorite St. Patrick's Day treats without all of the guilt! Ingredients: 1 cup ice 1 frozen banana (if using a room temperature banana, add extra ½ cup of ice) 1 cup fresh baby spinach ¼ cup fresh [...]
Make this sweet beverage during the holidays or year-round using only 3 ingredients... and no eggs. Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat/skim milk 2 bananas, peeled 1/4 teaspoon pinch nutmeg Instructions: Place all ingredients in blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into 2 small glasses and serve cold Nutritional Info [...]
Ingredients 1/3 cup old-fashioned, rolled oats 1/3 cup wheat germ 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 whole egg 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup skim milk 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes* 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 [...]
Ingredients 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/3 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons packed fresh oregano, minced 2 tablespoons packed fresh sage, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed 12 cherry [...]
Just because you have diabetes or are just trying to maintain a low-sugar diet doesn't mean you have to suffer in the dessert department. Here are a couple tasty treats that are low in sugar but high in flavor. S'more Cups Ingredients 1 1.4 ounce box sugar-free instant chocolate pudding 2 cups skim [...]
As most parents come to realize, getting your children to eat their vegetables can be an exhausting endeavor. Try as you might, your little ones just don’t want to sit at the dinner table and eat a piece of broccoli, but will scarf down any and all chicken nuggets [...]
