National Women’s Health Week
By Nicole Goben MS, RD, CDN Not only is Mother’s Day a time to appreciate and honor your mother but it’s also the start of National Women’s Health Week! In this day and age women and mothers tend to be...
View ArticleTips and Tricks to Finding the “Ripe” Produce
Jennifer Carland, RD, CDN Have you ever bit into a peach only to find that it wasn’t as soft and juicy as you hoped it to be? Or perhaps you experienced a “chalky taste” when you crunched on some corn...
View ArticleProtein: Where is it found and how much should I eat?
By Nicole Goben MS, RD, CDN Protein is a staple of a healthy diet. People of all ages require protein but it is especially important for older adults to eat enough protein to maintain strong healthy...
View ArticleFacts about Iron
Jamie Vallone, RD, CDN What is iron? Iron is an essential mineral, meaning that the body does not create it on its own. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, a part of red blood cells that carries oxygen...
View ArticleHaunted or Healthy
By Maria-Elena Damasiewicz Halloween can be a scary time for many of our diets! Here are some tips to practice during this spooky season: Practice moderation. Those “fun-sized” candy bars aren’t so fun...
View ArticleHappy and Healthy Holidays
By Jennifer Klein, RD, CDN It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go! As the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s important to remember to keep yourself healthy through all the...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Tea
Jamie Vallone, RD, CDN Winter can get pretty chilly here in Western New York and one great way to keep warm is by making yourself a cup of hot tea. In addition to being a soothing beverage, regular tea...
View ArticleFitting in Fiber
By Jennifer Klein, RD, CDN As you may have heard, fiber is important for our digestive health, but it also provides many other benefits for our bodies. Adequate fiber intake can prevent diseases such...
View ArticleGetting Better Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is critically important in maintaining physical and mental well-being. During times of sleep the body undergoes many key processes. The brain uses the time to create new...
View ArticleMalnutrition Awareness Week
By Kate Kane, RDN, CDN Incorporating good nutrition into one’s daily routine plays an important role in the healthy aging process. Well-balanced nutrition can positively impact healing outcomes,...
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