Posts Tagged ‘healthy eating’
Nutrition nuggets: hydration
With new research published every week and the endless stream of nutrition information and opinions on social media, it can be hard to know what to believe. Tune into this column as Sheila and Stephanie explore another nutrition nugget. Fact or fiction? All adults need to drink exactly eight glasses (64 ounces) of water per…
Read MoreWhat to eat to prevent colon cancer
Kelsey Coulter, RD, CSO, is a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in oncology at the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center and Survivorship Clinic. Colorectal cancer screenings are the best way to prevent colorectal cancer and diagnose it early. A colonoscopy can detect and remove precancerous polyps and cancerous growths, providing both diagnosis and…
Read MoreLettuce be happy: nourishing our minds through food
Poonam Maru, DO is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Maru is passionate about primary care, preventive medicine, nutrition and climate health – helping patients live healthier, longer lives in ways that are sustainable and personalized. She sees patients in the Inova 360º Concierge Medicine – Elm St. office. As we move…
Read MoreEating healthy and buying smart with the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen
Adam Hodes, DO, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Hodes focuses on preventive medicine that is founded in evidence-based practice. His approach prioritizes compassionate communication, ensuring that patients feel informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He sees patients in the Inova 360 Concierge Medicine — Ballston office. As we…
Read MoreEat for your health
Ogechi Anyaoku, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. She has a special interest in wellness, nutrition and weight management. Dr. Anyaoku believes in individualized medicine that treats the whole person: body, mind and spirit. It is very important to her to develop a partnership with her patients that is rooted…
Read MoreResolving to Eat Healthy in the New Year? Prepare for Success
Yasir Abdul-Rahman, DO, is a primary care physician with a special interest in preventative health for men, women and children. He practices family medicine at Inova Primary Care – Gainesville. Each year, eating healthier surfaces as a popular New Year’s resolution. It’s no surprise — a nutritious diet will help you maintain a healthy weight…
Read MoreHoliday Weight Gain? 12 Steps to Get Back on Track
Erin Lopynski, RD, is a registered dietitian at Inova Well. The holidays have come and gone, and you can barely button your jeans. You realize now that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound (or five) of post-holiday diet and exercise. But alas, you’re past the point of prevention this year. What can you…
Read More9 Tips for Healthy Eating During the Holidays
Erin Lopynski, RD, is a registered dietitian at Inova Well. Chocolate, cookies, cocktails, endless appetizers — it can feel like the holiday season was designed to derail your healthy eating habits. But holiday festivities don’t have to lead to holiday weight gain. These tricks can help you enjoy the treats of the season without going…
Read MoreInova rolls out “No Antibiotics Ever” chicken initiative
What does hospital food have to do with environmental responsibility? By Chip Goyette, Director of Sustainability, Inova Health System We here in the Inova sustainability team were thrilled to recently roll out an exciting initiative: The elimination of antibiotic-fed chicken products in our hospital cafeterias. In May 2018, Inova hospital cafeterias switched over to all…
Read MoreInova’s Sarah Negron Shares Healthy Eating Tips, WUSA 9, March 13, 2015
Sara Negron, registered dietitian at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, shares tips on eating healthy for energy boost with WUSA 9 on March 13, 2015.
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