Mar 25, 2016 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Valentine Reed-Johnson RD CDN, a Registered Dietitian in the Clinical Nutrition Department at Mount Sinai Hospital.
We’ve all heard it: consuming adequate fruits and vegetables contributes to lowering risk of chronic disease. But how? Antioxidants are substances found in foods that may prevent or delay cell damage, leading to the prevention of certain cancers.
Free radicals from energy production in the body and pollutants in the environment lead to oxidative stress, which can contribute to cell damage and DNA alterations. Antioxidants have been known to counterbalance this oxidative stress. Vitamin C, E, and beta carotene are the most well-known to contribute electrons to free radicals, preventing this damage. (more…)
Mar 11, 2016 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Jennifer Cholewka RD, a Senior Dietitian in the Department of Clinical Nutrition at Mount Sinai Hospital. Jennifer spent several years working with Heart Transplant patients before coming to work at Mount Sinai and now focuses on Bone Marrow Transplant.
Snacking can sometimes have a bad rap when it comes to weight management and living a healthy lifestyle, however not all snacking has to be unhealthy. In general, try to have “smart snacks” which provide more than just calories. Snacks should have fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Also, try to be mindful while having snacks. This will not only help you cut down on the amount you are eating, but also help you to enjoy your food more! (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Eli Oki Choo, MS, RD, CDN, Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Eli has worked at Mount Sinai for the past 8 years, focusing on heart failure, LVAD, and heart transplant patients.
Heart disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer of men and women and is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the United States. The upside is that heart disease can potentially be prevented by making healthy choices. In recognition of American Heart Month, here are some steps you can take to lower your risk for heart disease: (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian who has worked within The Mount Sinai Hospital for the past three years, is now focusing on breast cancer nutrition for the Dubin Breast Center. Kelly provides individual counseling in the areas of wellness, weight management and symptom/side effect management, in addition to creating patient education and wellness programs.
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released in January, and part of my job is to review new information like this and translate it into my practice, with the end goal (always!) of helping my patients. After nerdily pouring over the new pages (and pages) of information in the days following the Guidelines’ release, trusty kale salad by my side, I’ve got a few key takeaways. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian who has worked within the Mount Sinai Hospital for the past three years, now focusing on breast cancer nutrition for the Dubin Breast Center. Kelly provides individual counseling in the areas of wellness, weight management and symptom/side effect management, in addition to creating patient education and wellness programs.
Food and nutrition-related trends come and go, and while I’m happy to see some have quieted down a bit (bye, fat free everything) I’m even more elated that others seem to be sticking around for a while. Here are a few of my favorites of late and ones I think will be even bigger in 2016. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian who has worked within the Mount Sinai Hospital for the past three years, now focusing on breast cancer nutrition for the Dubin Breast Center. Kelly provides individual counseling in the areas of wellness, weight management and symptom/side effect management, in addition to creating patient education and wellness programs.
It’s that time of year, the month of December is often full of holiday parties, traditions and yes, cookies and cocktails. These indulgences can add up over time, and if you’re like the average American, you may have gained a pound or two by the time January 1 rolls around.
When it comes to New Year’s goals, I often see patients come to me with thoughts on not having this food, avoiding that food, swearing off essential nutrients (e.g., carbs or fat) or drastically cutting calories as a means for weight loss or even just to “get healthy.” Not only are these strategies rarely necessary, but also too drastic to last much longer than those cheap rain boots during the first January snowstorm. (more…)
We’ve all heard it: consuming adequate fruits and vegetables contributes to lowering risk of chronic disease. But how? Antioxidants are substances found in foods that may prevent or delay cell damage, leading to the prevention of certain cancers.
