As the warm weather approaches, many of us look forward to a classic summer barbecue.  Aside from the traditional high protein foods – chicken, steak, hamburgers and hot dogs –  cookouts include many side dishes, and of course, carb-heavy hamburger buns and hot dog rolls. When patients ask about bread substitutes the first thing I recommend […]

Have you ever considered starting a garden and growing your own food? It’s a great way to improve your health by consuming fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing your physical activity, and ultimately saving money.   Harvesting Your Own Produce vs. Getting it from a Store When gardening you can control when you pick your vegetables. The unknown of […]

Have you ever stood in the dairy aisle looking at the variety of yogurt and wondered which one  you should get? I always tell patients to read the nutrition label first to see the sugar content.  While yogurt is a great high-protein, portable snack, some yogurts, both dairy and non-dairy, can be full of artificial […]

RightRice is a new rice product on the market. It is a rice substitute made out of just five ingredients: lentil flour, chickpea flour, rice flour, sunflower oil, and sea salt. These ingredients make it higher in protein and fiber compared to traditional white rice. Protein helps to keep you feeling full for a longer […]

Got a sweet tooth? Quest Nutrition’s newest product is the Frosted Protein Cookies that comes in two different delicious flavors: birthday cake and chocolate cake. These cookies are much smaller than their original cookie and have only 90 calories, 5g protein and less than 1g sugar per cookie. You can purchase these as a box […]

For busy mornings when I just don’t have time to cook I was able to find a quick and tasty breakfast option – Trader Joe’s Eggwich breadless breakfast sandwich. It’s a turkey sausage patty topped with cheese in between two egg patties. It’s nutritious, easy to prepare and it “feels” like you’re eating a sandwich, […]

Lean protein is the cornerstone of a healthy diet, and I’m here to share one of my favorite foods that makes it easy to grab protein anytime of day. Wellshire Farms Uncured Fully Cooked Turkey Bacon is quick to prepare, delicious and always in my fridge. I like that this adds variety and a ton of […]

The only liquid calories that the dietitians and doctors at NJBC will recommend is a protein shake or glass of low-fat milk. The goal should be to drink 64 ounces of fluid per day and the majority of it should be water. However, if you miss your old favorite beverage like soda and have tried […]

Not consuming enough protein at breakfast can make it challenging to reach your protein goal by the end of the day. Since protein is at the forefront of a bariatric diet, we recommend that patients aim for 20 - 30g per meal. Egg muffin cups are a perfect grab and go breakfast to help reach […]

  March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics is Celebrate a World of Flavors. Meeting with your dietitian regularly can help you create healthier habits that still celebrate your individual heritage. They might even encourage you to expand your palate and try new foods and flavors […]

When you’re trying to eat healthy and lose weight, knowing what to order from a fast food restaurant can be challenging. Patients often ask for advice on weight loss friendly options at some of their favorite fast food chains so I reviewed a few menu options and broke it down so you can go to […]

While perusing my local Trader Joe’s, I found these new jicama (pronounced hi·kuh·muh) wraps in the produce section. Jicama is a starchy root vegetable that is native to Mexico. I was curious and decided to look at the label and was quite impressed. These wraps are gluten free, contain only 3g of total carbs and […]