Whole Foods: What You Need to Know
Whole foods are as close to their natural or original state as possible. Studies show a diet high in healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains is associated with a reduced risk of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, many types of cancers and Type II diabetes. So what’s so great about healthy whole foods? […]
Antioxidants: The Rainbow Connection
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC Certain lifestyle choices—such as smoking—produce substances called free radicals that attack the healthy cells found in our bodies. When these cells are weakened, the body becomes more susceptible to certain cancers. In order to combat this, there are certain foods you can eat that contain antioxidants to help protect your […]
Defining the Four-Letter Word, “Diet”
By Mindi Matthews, director of Health and Wellness at Riverview Health What does the word “diet” mean to you? The word actually comes from the Greek word “diaita,” which means “way of life.” For many people, however, it means following a specific food plan to lose weight. Once the weight is off, many people go […]
Nutrition Through the Years
With an increasing occurrence of chronic diseases, developing healthy, nutritional habits as we age should be a priority for everyone. To maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid preventable diseases, it’s important to pay attention to nutrition and physical activity patterns in all stages of life. While certain health issues are unavoidable, many more are influenced […]
Fats: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC Learn more about healthy eating by participating in the one-on-one Nutritional Counseling program at Riverview Health. Fat is often considered a taboo word when it comes to nutrition and healthy eating. Studies about the nutritional benefits and disadvantages of different types of fat are constantly evolving as scientists perform more […]
3 Tips for Eating Healthy
By Mindi Matthews, director of Health and Wellness at Riverview Health Changing the way you eat can reduce many risk factors for disease. Altering your diet can lower your cholesterol, blood pressure and weight. Your diet doesn’t have to be bland and boring to be healthy. Just follow three simple steps: Eat less fat Eat […]
Healthy Recipe Ingredient Substitutions
By Mindi Matthews, director of Health and Wellness at Riverview Health When you’re looking to limit sodium, calories, fat, saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet, try these simple cooking substitutions: Applesauce for oil, butter or sugar Non-fat Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream Mashed bananas for sugar, butter and fats Nuts for croutons […]
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
By Colleen Kilberg, RD, CD, CDE Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, and about 28 percent of them are undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association. Having diabetes puts you at risk for several other health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Knowing your risk factors for diabetes can help you […]
Sodium: Shake it Off!
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC February is National Heart Health month, which is a reminder to pay closer attention to the amount of sodium you consume. Many people think that by reducing their sodium intake from the saltshaker, they’ll be fine. In reality, most of the sodium we eat—approximately 75 percent or more—is consumed […]
Gluten-free products that won’t break the bank
Laura Kenny, MS, RD, CD As a Registered Dietitian and consumer on a gluten-free diet, you may think I spend my weekends and evenings cooking delicious yet healthy gluten-free foods. While I am a big fan of experimenting in the kitchen, my hectic schedule frequently intervenes, and I am forced to rely on gluten-free convenience […]