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National Cholesterol Education Month - Supplement Edition
Let’s take some time to discuss cholesterol, the supplements that exist that claim to improve it, and what we can do as consumers to help...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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Celebrate American Heart Month and Prioritize Your Cardiovascular Health
February is American Heart Month! To honor our heart health, let’s spend some time discussing heart disease, our risk factors for heart...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Do I Need To be Picky With My Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter is a staple in most American's pantries/fridges. We've been getting a lot of questions from patients in regards to what to...

Mary Corso, RDN, CDN
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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Creating Effective 2024 Wellness Goals: A Guide to SMART Goal Setting
Here at the Rite Bite, we are firm believers in establishing SMART goals. But what are they exactly? SMART is an acronym that stands for...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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The 411 on Nutrition Supplements
As we settle into a new year, many of us are motivated to “get healthy” which may lead us to be curious about nutritional supplements...

Mary Corso, RDN, CDN
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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A Dietitian’s True Thoughts on the Holiday Season
If you read my last blog post about Halloween, you already know fall is my favorite season. I love the cool weather, the start of the...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Why planning ahead is an essential wellness tool….. especially during the holidays!
The holiday season is a time of joy and fun, but it can also have its chaotic moments! We always encourage planning ahead when trying to...

Mary Corso, RDN, CDN
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Sweet Potatoes vs Regular Potatoes: Is One Better Than The Other?
Welcome to fall everyone! This is the time of year that Long Islanders love. The leaves will start to change soon, holidays are coming,...

Katherine Ancona, MS, RDN, CDN
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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Berberine: What is it and why is it called “Nature’s Ozempic”?
Who has heard of berberine? What is it? There are so many different supplements out there, so we are here to explain this one in more...

Katherine Ancona, MS, RDN, CDN
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Magnificent Magnesium - What is it? What does it do? What foods have it? How do I get enough?
Magnesium is an essential mineral that powers many functions in our bodies. In chemical terms, magnesium is known as a cofactor, or...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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What are nightshade vegetables and should I worry about them?
It is a fact that certain foods often find themselves in the spotlight, and nightshade vegetables are no exception. These vegetables,...

Mary Corso, RDN, CDN
Sep 20, 20232 min read
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Food Combining: Myth or Fact?
There is so much information available on the internet that can be overwhelming, and therefore it can be hard to know what is truly...

Katherine Ancona, MS, RDN, CDN
Aug 20, 20232 min read
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What’s the Deal with Mushroom Coffee?
Mushroom coffee has become increasingly popular over the past few years. But what is it exactly? Mushroom coffee is a combination of...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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Why Dietitians Recommend Food Journaling
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a goal many of us aspire to achieve. With countless diets, exercise routines, and wellness trends...

Mary Corso, RDN, CDN
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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Regular Milk or Milk Alternatives: Which is Better?
When it comes to choosing between dairy and dairy alternatives, individuals often find themselves at a crossroads. While dairy products...

Mary Corso, RDN, CDN
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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Are seed oils bad for me?
Have you ever noticed how many different cooking oils there are in the grocery store? Vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil, sunflower...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
Jun 14, 20233 min read
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What’s the deal with Ozempic?
I’m sure that many of you have heard of the medication Ozempic recently. It has been all the rage in the media and even celebrities...

Mary Corso, RDN, CDN
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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Does Consumption of Soy Cause Cancer?
Have concerns about soy and the notion it may not be healthy? Read on...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
May 9, 20232 min read
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National Garden Month - Exploring the benefits of gardening linked towards our health and diet
Gardening can have numerous benefits for our health and diet. Having our own garden can be good for nutrition as it allows us to grow...

Mary Corso, RDN, CDN
Apr 17, 20233 min read
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Spring Cleaning: Pantry Edition
Happy spring, everyone! Now that the later sunsets and warmer temperatures have arrived, it’s time to open those windows and dive into a...

Emily Sicinski, MS, RDN, CDN
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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