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Jan 16, 2023 - In Weight Loss The Lowdown on Salt Substitutes: A Registered Dietitian Weighs In

Aliz Alaman, RDN, CDE, a registered dietitian at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, says there are many alternatives to salt. Are all salt substitutes the same? No, salt substitutes vary. The term “salt substitutes” typically refers to alternatives to salt ...

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Jan 16, 2023 - In Weight Loss Soup to Nuts: 5 Foods to Keep You Healthy This Winter

Healthy foods are healthy all year long, but winter tends to be harder on our bodies and on our immune systems than more temperate seasons, so it’s important to make every protein, fat and carbohydrate calorie count. Here are five healthy foods to help ...

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Dec 15, 2022 - In Weight Loss New Year, New Goals

By: Nick Unger, PTA With the New Year upon us, many people are beginning to create their list of resolutions for 2023. Some may set goals to exercise more regularly, eat less sugary foods, or get more sleep. These are all realistic resolutions at their ...

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Nov 30, 2022 - In Weight Loss Nutrition For Athletes

A new sports nutrition program at CBMC helps athletes meet their dietary and body composition goals through individualized counseling, community outreach and education. Athletes require specialized nutrition and foods that will help them maximize their ...

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Nov 10, 2022 - In Weight Loss What Have You Got to Lose?

If you're significantly overweight, bariatric surgery can lower your risk of certain diseases—and may even add years to your life. Bariatric surgery had its first big moment back in the late 1990s and early 2000s when celebrities like Roseanne Barr, Carnie ...

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Nov 2, 2022 - In Weight Loss Clara Maass Medical Center is a Healthgrades Five-star Recipient for Bariatric Surgery for 7 Years in a Row (2017-2023)

Clara Maass Medical Center Delivers Industry-leading Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery Belleville, New Jersey – November 2, 2022 – Clara Maass Medical Center today announced it is five-star rated for Bariatric Surgery for the seventh consecutive year, ...

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Jul 27, 2022 - In Weight Loss Newark Beth Israel Medical Center’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Earns National Accreditation

Alan A. Saber, MD, MS, FACS, FASMBS, ABOM, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program Director at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center consults with a patient. Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center Meets Highest Patient Safety and Quality Standards Newark, NJ, ...

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Jun 2, 2022 - In Weight Loss Eating Right for a Healthy Weight

Are you ready to start your lifestyle journey towards a healthier weight? Reaching or maintaining a healthy weight can optimize your overall health. Jen Stein, MS, RDN, CDCES, a registered dietician at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), shares the ...

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Feb 17, 2022 - In Weight Loss Are You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?

Many people who could benefit from bariatric surgery don’t consider it because of widespread misconceptions. Naveen Ballem, MD About 30 percent of U.S. adults qualify as obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bariatric (weight ...

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