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Oct 26, 2021 - In Nutrition How to Choose the Milk or Milk Alternative That's Best for You

Today, a wide range of milk types is available on supermarket shelves. If you’re looking for the “best” kind, however, you may be surprised to learn that there isn’t one. “Each type of milk and milk alternative has its good qualities, and every person has ...

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Jul 28, 2021 - In Nutrition Nutrition Tips for High School Athletes

As students train for their sports, they need to consider their fuel. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Dietitian Lindsay Whelan gives student-athletes some tips about fueling right for training, practice or fun. Learn more about Nutrition ...

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Apr 13, 2021 - In Nutrition Belly Bloaters and Bottom Basics… Do Warning Signs of CRC Mimic IBS?

In this Webinar presented in collaboration with Friends Health Connection, learn about the similarities and differences between irritable bowel syndrome and colorectal cancer; diagnosis and treatment options and the role of diet in prevention from our ...

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Mar 24, 2021 - In Nutrition Addressing Diet and Weight Issues In the Latino Community

“When I ask Latino patients when their weight started becoming a problem, they often say ‘When I came to this country,’” says Silvana Blanco, RD, a bariatric dietitian at the Weight Loss Surgery Program at Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC). Obesity is ...

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Mar 9, 2021 - In Nutrition A Healthy Makeover for Your Daily Coffee Order

By: Emma Christie, RDN, Outpatient Dietitian, Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center Coffee is a staple in the workplace because it provides an extra boost of energy and increases productivity. But depending on your preference you may be having a ...

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Dec 30, 2020 - In Nutrition Make a Healthy New Year’s Resolution and Keep It! Community Medical Center Can Help

Make a Healthy New Year’s Resolution and Keep It! Community Medical Center Can Help TOMS RIVER, NJ, December 30, 2020 – It’s that time again – as everyone looks forward to a new year, many people use this time to focus on setting goals to improve their ...

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Dec 14, 2020 - In Nutrition Getting A "Jump Start" On Exercise In the New Year: Program Helps Those New To Exercise Learn How To Safely and Effectively Workout

The Jump Start Program at Saint Barnabas helps those new to exercise learn how to do it safely and effectively. Virtual programing begins the week of January 11, 2021. Dena Amtman wanted to lose weight and be healthier. “I knew I needed to take better care ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Nutrition How to Eat Well If You Have Diabetes

Get past common myths and enjoy your food, too. “Diabetes is a pain-in-the-neck disease—but unlike other diseases, you can choose control,” says Lauren Bernstein, MS, RD, a Certified Diabetes Educator at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) ...

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Dec 10, 2020 - In Nutrition Nutrition and Brain Health

Healthy eating habits are important for every part of your body, including the brain. Anil Nanda, MD, MPH, FACS , Senior Vice President of Neurosurgical Services , RWJBarnabas Health, and Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers University, ...

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