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 22, 2016 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Laurie Tansman, MS, RD, CDN, a Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at Mount Sinai with over 20 years expertise in cancer, critical care, heart disease, weight management and women’s health. She is also on the faculty of the Department of Preventive Medicine in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and teaches Public Health in the Master of Public Health Program. She is a known public health advocate who has spoken at the local, state and federal government levels.
But it’s a special occasion…
As we approach Easter and Passover, I’m reminded of an episode of the Sunday news last March, during which a guest chef was preparing favorite dishes for Easter Sunday. The newscaster commented that a few of the recipes didn’t appear to be very healthy, and the chef replied, “but Easter only happens once a year.” (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 | 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.
Although we usually can’t prevent illness one hundred percent (like how that cold your co-worker had the other day is now your cold, too), good nutrition can help boost immunity, and certain foods and nutrients may help you get from couch to normal life a bit quicker. Here are a few to think about incorporating into your day, whether you’re holed up with the sniffles already or trying to ward them off with all your might. (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.
