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Hudson Valley Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Mascot To HS Games Hudson Valley Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Mascot To HS Games
Hudson Valley Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Mascot To HS Games A Westchester woman is being remembered as a devoted mother of six and loving wife. Mary Jane D’Arrigo, age 95, of Irvington, died peacefully while vacationing in Boca Raton, Florida, according to her obituary. D’Arrigo spent her earliest years in Flushing before moving at age 7 to Orange County and a farm in Walden, her obituary said. She began studying at Cornell University when she was 16 years old, and after graduation, she moved to New York City and taught women's groups about nutrition and how to cook fresh vegetables. "It was here that she met and married Steve D’Arrigo, a fresh pr…
These NY Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says These NY Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
These NY Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in New York are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In New York, Saratoga County was ranked healthiest overal…
COVID-19:  Dietician Offers Six Healthy Steps For Surviving Quarantine COVID-19:  Dietician Offers Six Healthy Steps For Surviving Quarantine
Covid-19: Dietician Offers Six Healthy Steps For Surviving Quarantine With millions working from home in their sweatpants during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it's easy to let healthy eating habits slide by the wayside as well. In fact, staying healthy while staying home can become downright challenging, yet it is one of the most important factors in fending off disease, according to Jacqueline Gomes, a registered dietician representing Foodtown Stores’ Easy to Eat Well program.  “Routines are broken, food is available all day long, and the increased stress levels can all add up to an unhealthy diet," Gomes said. “We can all benefit from cul…
COVID-19: Stop & Shop Donating 5,000 Meals Daily To Metro NY, Boston Hospitals COVID-19: Stop & Shop Donating 5,000 Meals Daily To Metro NY, Boston Hospitals
Covid-19: Stop & Shop Donating 5,000 Meals Daily To Metro NY, Boston Hospitals Stop & Shop is entering the fight against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and will provide thousands of fresh meals to frontline healthcare workers in metro New York and Boston hospitals. The grocery store-giant announced this week that it plans to donate 5,000 meals daily to first responders at hospitals caring for COVID-19 patients. The donations were expected to start immediately as of Friday, April 3. In New York, meals will be provided to Mount Sinai Hospital in East Harlem, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, and Long Island Community Hospital in Suffolk County. “Medic…
COVID-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers COVID-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers
Covid-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers We all know panic buying has caused stores to sell out of certain staples, such as toilet paper, during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But what food items are now most in demand? According to Nielsen, compared to a year ago, these food items have seen the biggest increases in sales amid the outbreak: Oat milk, up 476.7 percent Dried beans, up 230.5 percent Canned meat, up 187.8 percent Popcorn, up 47.7 percent Eggs, up 44 percent Canned meat, including SPAM, and dried beans are favorites because they can last for months. Nutritionists recommend keeping your freezer and pantry…
Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat
Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat Dear Doctor, My child’s school is closed, and I’m stuck working from home. I want to stock up on some essentials so I can avoid the stores in the coming weeks, but also don’t want to get stuck eating processed junk. What should my shopping list look like? Sincerely, "Holed Up and Hungry" Dear Hungry, With many people stuck at home for the foreseeable future—whether they’re in mandated or voluntary quarantine or just practicing social distancing—it doesn’t mean that you have to resort to only eating nonperishable and frozen foods. In fact, in high-stress times, I actually recommend making…
How Can I Maintain A Healthy Weight In Winter? How Can I Maintain A Healthy Weight In Winter?
How Can I Maintain A Healthy Weight In Winter? The key is planning and pacing, according to Maria Scaffidi, MPA, RD, CDN, Bariatric Coordinator at the Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Eat meals on small plates to prevent overeating. Your brain will think you’re eating a bigger meal. “High-fiber and lean-protein snacks between meals help fuel the body and promote weight loss,” Scaffidi said. (Think avocado or almond butter on wheat toast or a Greek yogurt with mixed berries.) Wash it down with zero-calorie beverages such as unsweetened iced te…
Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes
Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Restores Hope For Losing Weight And Even Resolving Diabetes Is bariatric metabolic surgery for you? You’re significantly overweight. You also suffer from Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and cancer, which are associated with your obesity. Your weight is a health risk but neither diet nor exercise has helped you shed pounds. Bariatric and metabolic surgery will. Bariatric and metabolic surgery changes your digestive system to help you lose weight by limiting how much you can and want to eat, and reducing your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. It’s the most effective tool available to help you lose weight. If you…
WMCHealth Institute For Women’s Health And Wellness Launches At Good Samaritan Hospital WMCHealth Institute For Women’s Health And Wellness Launches At Good Samaritan Hospital
Wmchealth Institute For Women’s Health And Wellness Launches At Good Samaritan Hospital The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has announced the launch of Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of WMCHealth. This comprehensive network-wide service is devoted to providing women living in and around Rockland and Orange counties, and throughout the Hudson Valley, with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness will in time deliver to Hudson Valley families the convenience of women’s health services at Good Samaritan Hospi…
Fad Diets Vs. Lifestyle Changes: Why A Quick Fix Is Not The Best Solution Fad Diets Vs. Lifestyle Changes: Why A Quick Fix Is Not The Best Solution
Fad Diets Vs. Lifestyle Changes: Why A Quick Fix Is Not The Best Solution Wouldn’t it be nice to lose 15 pounds in two weeks by eating everything you want while enjoying increased energy and better health? New magic diet plans, such as The Master Cleanse and HCG Diet, are constantly appearing with such promises. The Master Cleanse, based mainly on a type of detox lemonade, can cause nausea and diarrhea as well as headaches and irritability. There isn’t much scientific evidence to support dietary cleanses since your body has its own natural detoxifying systems through the liver and kidneys. In the HCG Diet, HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone produced du…
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It?
What Is Holiday Heart Syndrome, And How Can You Avoid It? It may sound festive, but there is nothing cheerful about holiday heart syndrome, a very real phenomenon in which heart-related emergencies spike around the food-and-drink-centered holidays. According to Emily Gordon, MD, an internal medicine physician with Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Warwick, “There is a higher risk of heart disease around the holidays, when all around us are parties with unhealthy food and drinks. Rich desserts, eggnog and holiday breads are everywhere, and there are no outdoor activities in sight. Peo…
A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season
A Recipe For Mindful Eating: Tips During The Holiday Season Autumn is upon us and you know what that means: lots of leftover Halloween candy, marathon Thanksgiving meals and, soon enough, one holiday party after another. On average, Americans gain one to two pounds during the holiday season. However, there are steps that we can take to mentally prepare ourselves for the barrage of foods and beverages around us. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment. When you eat mindfully, you slow down and notice the experience of eating. Cooks collect recipes because they know if they follow the directions they’ll end up with the intended result: a delic…
'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says 'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says
'Pure Poison': This Is One Of The Worst Foods You Can Eat, Harvard Professor Says While many pundits have lauded its healing properties, a Harvard professor has warned of potential dangers of the product, calling it “pure poison. Karin Michels, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, spoke out against coconut oil in a 50-minute YouTube video that has since gone viral. Coconut oil had previously been touted as a weight loss and immune system boost. “Coconut oil is pure poison,” the Harvard professor said, according to a translation by Business Insider. “It is one of the worst foods you can eat.” The video has nearly a million views on YouTube. Last year, the Am…
Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth
Taking Stock: The Truth About Bone Broth Bone broth fans claim strong immune systems, high energy and more. Don’t believe the hype. Countless articles, TV segments and wellness celebrities promote bone broth as a cure-all. They credit it with keeping joints limber, strengthening skin, hair and nails and boosting the immune system. Abundant collagen in bone broth is the key to unlocking these benefits and more, proponents say. Collagen is good. You produce this fibrous protein naturally, and it essentially holds you together. But you can’t absorb collagen by consuming it in bone broth or anything else. Hours of stovetop simmering …
Advances In Bariatric Surgery Lead To Long-Lasting Weight Loss Advances In Bariatric Surgery Lead To Long-Lasting Weight Loss
Advances In Bariatric Surgery Lead To Long-Lasting Weight Loss For those suffering from obesity, newer surgical weight-loss procedures can help shed pounds and encourage better health, without many of the complications seen in older surgeries. Dr. Jonathan Arad, a bariatric surgeon at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, says patients who undergo gastric sleeve surgery on average lose 65 percent of their excess body weight, and often no longer need to take medication for diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure. “This is not just a weight-loss procedure, but a way to get healthier overall,” he said. Who is a Candidate for Weight-Loss Surgery? Weight-loss,…
Faso Sparks Controversy By Linking Food Stamps To Crime Faso Sparks Controversy By Linking Food Stamps To Crime
Faso Sparks Controversy By Linking Food Stamps To Crime In this April 23 letter to the Wall Street Journal, and during recent political speeches, U.S. Rep. John Faso said he is pushing for stricter work requirements on SNAP recipients, suggesting that the food stamp program is an easy target for drug dealers and fraud. County Sheriffs in the 19th Congressional District that Faso represents “tell me every drug dealer they arrest has a SNAP card in his pocket,” Faso said during a recent Ulster County Republican brunch in Kingston. Drug dealers don't declare any income, the congressman said, sparking laughter. In his letter to the editor, Faso wrot…
Nyack Farmers Market Moves Outdoors Nyack Farmers Market Moves Outdoors
Nyack Farmers Market Moves Outdoors  Who wouldn’t have an appetite for spring after so much winter?  The Nyack Farmers Market opens outdoors on Thursday, April 5, offering sweet and savory spring solace: fresh produce from early harvests at local farms, plus breads, pies, cookies, cheese, grass-fed beef, fresh seafood, honey, eggs and more. After wintering under shelter at the Nyack Center, the Market is back outdoors for a long season of delights —opening with spring harvests from local farms, as well as specialty goods and a tempting array of artisanal products offered by the Market’s roster of top-quality vendors. Foodies…
Prediabetic? Here's How To Beat The Diagnosis Prediabetic? Here's How To Beat The Diagnosis
Prediabetic? Here's How To Beat The Diagnosis NYACK, N.Y. -- An estimated 84 million Americans have prediabetes -- a diagnosis which can ultimately lead to type 2 diabetes. However, 90 percent of those at risk are unaware of their condition, according to the CDC. Taking steps to reduce the risk of prediabetes and diabetes isn't difficult according to Dr. Valentine J. Burroughs, an endocrinologist at Highland Medical P.C. By simply making changes to diet and activity levels, diabetes can usually be completely avoided.  “If your doctor tells you that you have prediabetes, you should get busy making changes to your diet and exercise plan,…
B. Good Bringing Food With Roots To Nanuet B. Good Bringing Food With Roots To Nanuet
B. Good Bringing Food With Roots To Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- Nanuet residents will soon be able to enjoy a "Cousin Oliver" or "Adopted Luke." B. Good. is opening at 44 Rockland Plaza in Nanuet on Thursday, Jan. 18. The first 100 customers in line Thursday will receive free B. Good swag. The burger chain's slogan is "food with roots", with food sourced from local farms. The Nanuet location will serve food from Sider Forms in Suffolk County, Hepworth Farms in Ulster County, Dagele Farms in Florida, N.Y. and MJB Mushrooms in Pennsylvania. B. Good also serves salads, smoothies, and shakes. "We offer rea…