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I don’t have the time to get all of this done…  What is going to happen…  When is this going to be over…  If these are the thoughts running through your head, you are STRESSED. During these unprecedented times, we all find ourselves living a new “norm”.  With new work habits and new home responsibilities. Read more

Here is one the kids will love, and it will satisfy your need to eat light while feeding your body with tons of protein! Nutrition information: Serving size: 1 sandwich Per serving: 232 calories; 3 g fat(0 g sat); 11 g fiber; 32 g carbohydrates; 26 g protein; 23 mcg folate; 62 mg cholesterol; 13 g sugars; 318 IU vitamin A; 15 mg vitamin C; 168 mg calcium; 4 mgRead more

I’m too busy… I can’t take off work… I can’t go a full day without eating… The prep is terrible… I would be so embarrassed… If these thoughts or others have you delaying getting a colonoscopy, we suggest a different way of thinking… Colon Cancer Screening- One Day Can Save Your Life According to dataRead more

  Nutrition Facts Healthy Chocolate Truffles Amount Per Serving (1 truffle) Calories 48Calories from Fat 27 % Daily Value* Fat 3g5% Saturated Fat 1g6% Sodium 2mg0% Potassium 34mg1% Carbohydrates 3g1% Fiber 1g4% Sugar 1g1% Protein 1g2% Vitamin A 5IU0% Vitamin C 0.5mg1% Calcium 9mg1% Iron 1.5mg8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.   Prep Time   5 minutes Cooling Time  30 minutes TotalRead more

Research has shown that some of the same fiber-rich foods that are good for your gastrointestinal health are also good for you heart. Vegetables and Fruit Leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, kale and collard greens, are known for their wealth of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. But did you know that they are also aRead more

Full of flavor and healthy fats; the protein comes from plants! Nutrition Servings: 4 servings Serving size: 1 bowl Calories: 420kcal Fat: 16.4g Saturated fat: 2.4g Carbohydrates: 58.8g Fiber: 13.1g Sugar: 13g Protein: 13g Ingredients For the sweet potatoes 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper For theRead more

If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight or have a healthier you, Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates can help. Making, and keeping, healthy resolutions can be challenging, but is even more important for people who are coping with preexisting digestive conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Fortunately, with aRead more

Small amounts of Molasses are approved for low FODMAP recipes. Here is an easy to make gingerbread recipe your entire family will enjoy! You can achieve a soft, chewy texture with this recipe if you remove the cookies from the oven when they are still a bit soft. GINGERBREAD COOKIES I love Gingerbread Cookies made inRead more

Stress during the holidays… One of the best things about this time of year is the holidays! But what happens when the weeks leading up to the holidays result in stress? A result of stress can be overeating as well as indigestion. Not only does overeating result in unwanted calories and weight gain but itRead more

We’ve been sharing recipes over on our Facebook page for some time and we thought we’d provide some of our favorite recipes right here on our blog as a resource for our patients. Enjoy! Tis the Season for Stuffing! PREP IN 10 MIN COOKS IN 20 MIN SERVES 12 (SMALL Servings OR 6 LARGE Servings) I love lowRead more