Recent Posts in Nutrition

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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Jan 18, 2024 - In Nutrition New Year, New Hobbies!

January is the not only the month for New Year’s resolutions, but it is also National Hobby month! Hobbies are a great way to give yourself some personal time, away from your daily responsibilities. They can also allow you to focus, reflect, and recharge. ...

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Dec 18, 2023 - In Nutrition Turn-up with Turnips!

December is National Root Vegetable Month, and our partners at Sodexo are sharing one of their favorite recipes, roasted turnips with onion. Roasted Turnips with Onion Recipe Purple Top Turnips. Typically, about 3 medium purple top white globe turnips are ...

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Nov 29, 2023 - In Nutrition Whipping Up Healthy Hot Cocoa

Hot chocolate is a classic treat that helps everybody warm up in the winter. However, pre-made packets are usually filled with processed sugar and other artificial preservatives and additives. Lauren Crosta, MS, RD, a Clinical Dietician with Cooperman ...

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Oct 20, 2023 - In Nutrition Having a Healthier Halloween with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Halloween is a day full of costumes, pumpkins, parties, and of course, lots of candy. While it may not be the most nutritious snack, telling your kids that they can’t have candy on Halloween will likely not go over well. Instead of dreading the bottomless ...

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Sep 20, 2023 - In Nutrition Fighting Childhood Obesity

In the United States, 41% of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. These numbers are higher among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black children and adolescents. Children with obesity are more likely to have immediate health risks including high ...

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