Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Heart Health

February 28, 2022

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Claire Chiasson, LDN, RDN, Thibodaux Regional Health System What are Omega 3 fatty acids? Omega 3 fatty acids (known as Omega 3s ) are a type of polyunsaturated, heart-healthy fat that provide a host of health benefits. They are considered essential fatty acids because they are necessary for human health. However, since the body cannot make these fatty acids on its own, they must be consumed ...

Beat the Heat and Stay Healthy!

July 24, 2021

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System Following important summer nutrition tips can help you navigate through the hot summer months and stay healthy, regardless of what your busy schedule holds. Social gatherings, family vacations, and other events can provide a lot of temptations. But, if you keep these summer nutrition tips in mind, ...

The Mediterranean Diet - Delicious, Flavorful, Healthy

March 23, 2021

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Rebecca Roussell, RDN, LDN, CDCES, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Thibodaux Regional Health System Overwhelming evidence confirms that the Mediterranean Diet lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Named for the traditional eating and cooking patterns of people in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, the eating plan has been ...

Kid-friendly, Healthy Snacks They'll Love-and Why It Matters

March 9, 2021

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Claire Chiasson, RDN, LDN, Registered/Licensed Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System A healthy, well balanced diet during childhood is not only important for proper growth and development, but it also helps prevent various health conditions. Encouraging children to fill their bodies with nutritious foods plays a role in the prevention of certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart ...

The Do's and Don'ts of Sports Nutrition

March 2, 2021

Posted By Toni Martinez

By Lillian D. Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System When it comes to sports nutrition, “when to eat” matters just as much as “what to eat.” Focusing on the timing of nutrients in meals and snacks is important for optimizing performance and recovery from training. Proper nutrient timing provides energy to fuel activity, ...

Love Your Heart! Heart-Healthy Valentine's Recipes

February 11, 2021

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System Love your heart and your taste buds with a delicious, heart-healthy Valentine’s dinner! Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Recipes Serves 4–6 ROASTED BEET SALAD There are so many heart-healthy ingredients in this salad! Beets contain valuable nutrients that may help lower your blood pressure ...

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips: How to Enjoy Yourself Without Overdoing It This Season

December 2, 2020

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System Oh, the holidays. Endless food options for the whole family can make it easier to overeat. Here are seven tips to enjoying yourself in a balanced way this holiday season. Do not skip meals or ‘save calories’ for a holiday meal. This sets you up to be overly hungry when the meal begins and ...

Tips For a Healthy Halloween!

October 20, 2020

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System Too much Halloween candy has you frightened? Try some of these healthy ideas for snacks and trick-or-treats! To help your trick-or-treater be a little healthier: Fill up first. What child doesn’t want to eat their favorite candy right when it goes into their trick-or-treat bag? Having a healthy ...

Nutrition Tips for Back to School

August 26, 2020

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System School is here - time to fall back into a daily routine! Mornings may become a tad hectic this season with alarms going off, getting breakfast ready, packing lunches, finishing homework, carpools, and a new one – remembering to bring masks. Some days you may think, “How can I possibly ...

Getting Back to Healthy Habits

June 24, 2020

Posted By Toni Martinez

By: Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System 985.493.4765 This is an anxious time. For those of us able to stay at home, this new, unwelcomed way of life might have given you free, 24-hour access to the fridge and kitchen pantry. During times of high stress, it is common for eating habits to change. You may have been eating more, eating less or ...