Nutrition & Weight Loss

While it sounds like a quick fix, turning off the television and unplugging the video games won’t help your child lose weight. There’s an established correction between childhood obesity and the number of hours spent in front of a screen watching television or video games. But new data suggests it is not necessarily true that […]READ MORE

Diabetes rates in the United States are on the rise, with the Centers for Disease Control raising their estimate of how many Americans have the chronic condition by 9% – to nearly 26 million. With the growing obesity rates doctors are seeing more obesity related type-2 diabetes. For these newly diagnosed diabetics, nutritional counseling is […]READ MORE

Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is considered the leading professional sports nutrition credential in the United States. CSSDs are registered dietitians who are specially educated in how to provide the best possible nutrition services for optimized fitness and athletic performance. The key to optimal meal planning for athletes is individualization – […]READ MORE

Our dietitian at Healthy Way, Judith Mitnick has recently become a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)! This CDE credential is obtained through the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Diabetes education, also known as diabetes self-management education (DSME) helps individuals living with or at risk for diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify behavior and […]READ MORE

If you have elevated cholesterol levels, proper nutrition can be the key to regaining your health. Load Up on Vegetables and Fruits Start with a ½ plate non-starchy vegetables and fruits at lunch and dinner. You should also try to work in a fruit with breakfast or try adding vegetables to an omelet. Plant foods […]READ MORE

One of the first signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS recommends […]READ MORE

One of the first physical signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS […]READ MORE

It is possible to speed your recovery and healing from surgery with healthy snacks and meals. Before you have surgery include the following foods in your diet to optimize your recovery: Protein –  Protein helps the body repair itself and fight infections. Choose lean sources like beans, fish, skinless poultry, soy, and nuts to stay […]READ MORE

How much do you really want that steak? Are you willing to increase your risk of premature death? If that sounds harsh, check out the recent news on red meat. Eating any amount and any kind of red meat may significantly raise the risk of premature death, according to a study published in the Archives […]READ MORE

So you’ve come back from a doctor’s appointment with the news that you have high blood pressure. What’s your next step? Luckily, there are a variety of lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your blood pressure and avoid the series risks of the disease. Below are the best ways to manage and control […]READ MORE