Understanding the Mind-Body Connection of Eating Disorders: McLean Hospital Webinar Series
February 25 @ 12pm EST Dr. Holly Peek Talks About the Bodily Impact of Emotions The connection between our minds
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Healthy Monday Spotlights …. Diabetes Prevention
This article aims to shed light on behaviors and practices that can make a difference on our health. Small steps are key.
Read moreHome-Visiting Program Shows Promise of Reducing Risk of Obesity Among Native American Children
Lessons on healthy feeding practices delivered to young mothers through a brief home-visiting intervention put Native American infants on a healthier growth trajectory, lowering their risks for obesity.
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Media Advisory: Today’s Dietitian Webinar
Join moderator Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, and an expert panel of speakers representing a variety of segments of health care foodservice providers as they provide an update about the latest information on this increasingly important topic of Putting Plant-Based Menus into Practice in Healthcare Settings.
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Prevent Severe COVID Symptoms With Lifestyle Changes
Obesity is contributing to worse outcomes in people with COVID-19. Dr. Naomi Parrella, medical director of the Rush Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery, explains how managing your weight can lower your risk for severe COVID symptoms and help you prevent other chronic diseases.
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The HSUS Announces Forward Food Collaborative Webinar for Food Service: The plant-based solution to a global pandemic
Speakers from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Informed Sustainability Consulting, and Meatless Monday will explore how plant-based menu items can assist food service dining operations during these challenging times.
Read moreHeart-Healthy Cooking with Pantry Items
BIDMC dietitian Elisabeth Moore, RD, shares tips for grocery shopping and suggests heart-healthy pantry items to stock up on during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreRutgers Experts Available to Discuss Healthy Eating During COVID-19 Pandemic
New Brunswick, N.J. (March 27, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick experts are available for interviews on healthy eating during the COVID-19
Read moreHow to Stay Active and Eat Healthy During Coronavirus Pandemic
As local, state, and federal public health officials continue to urge social distancing as the best way to stay safe
Read moreTalking to yourself in the third person can promote healthier eating
The constant temptation of tasty foods high in calories and fat make it difficult for people to make healthy choices, but talking to yourself in the third person may help, say researchers at the University of Michigan and University of Minnesota
Read moreDoc/Chef Robert Graham, Co–Founder of FRESH Medicine and Global Meatless Monday Nutrition Ambassador to hold educational session at the Healthy Food Expo New York
With the growing popularity of the plant-based movement, research shows that diners are increasingly requesting plant-based menu options for their personal health and the health of our planet. Doc/Chef Graham’s session will be enlightening. He’ll discuss how restaurants and foodservice venues can demonstrate their concern for the health of their customers.
Read moreNew coalition to help hospitals nationwide become healthier in 2020
There’s a movement underway that’s putting the healthy back into health care by ensuring hospitals provide patients with nutritious plant-based food options. In 2020, a new coalition will help hospitals not just in New York but nationwide provide patients plant-based food options that combat rather than contribute to cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
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