{"id":236354,"date":"2026-03-27T10:44:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=236354"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:46:26","slug":"how-one-bergen-county-medical-group-approaches-metabolic-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/how-one-bergen-county-medical-group-approaches-metabolic-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How One Bergen County Medical Group Approaches Metabolic Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-3-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"hackensack meridian health fort lee nj\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-3-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-3-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-3.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">health + wellness<\/div><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This article is sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there: trying to eat \u201cclean,\u201d sticking to a routine, and still wondering why that stubborn belly fat won\u2019t budge. What often goes unnoticed is that many foods labeled as \u201chealthy\u201d can actually contain hidden sugars that work against those wellness goals. The team at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group in Fort Lee understands how frustrating that can be and is helping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/locations\/hackensack-meridian-medical-group-fort-lee-primary-care-and-multispecialty?utm_source=Local+Girl&amp;utm_medium=BergenCounty&amp;utm_campaign=FortLeePCP&amp;utm_id=HMHMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">educate and support patients in creating realistic, personalized paths toward better health<\/a>. <strong>Keep reading about Hackensack Meridian Health\u2019s new Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction here in Bergen County, NJ.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-236355\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/HMH-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"hackensack meridian health bergen county nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/HMH-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/HMH-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/HMH-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/HMH-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/HMH-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/HMH.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Hackensack Meridian Health<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>A Community-Focused Practice<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a trusted local doctor makes all the difference, especially when it comes to feeling comfortable, heard, and supported. Hackensack Meridian Medical Group in Fort Lee prioritizes building long-term relationships with patients and families alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The practice provides comprehensive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/locations\/hackensack-meridian-medical-group-fort-lee-primary-care-and-multispecialty?utm_source=Local+Girl&amp;utm_medium=BergenCounty&amp;utm_campaign=FortLeePCP&amp;utm_id=HMHMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">primary care for all ages, making it easy for entire families to receive care in one place<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With a strong focus on preventive care, annual screenings, and education, the goal is to support long-term, generational wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team is fluent in Korean, Cantonese, and English, ensuring patients can access care and information in a way that feels natural and accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A Personalized Approach to Wellness<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group is designed to feel personal and approachable. Providers work closely with each patient to build a customized health plan based on individual goals, lifestyle, and medical history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From preventive screenings to managing chronic conditions, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/locations\/hackensack-meridian-medical-group-fort-lee-primary-care-and-multispecialty?utm_source=Local+Girl&amp;utm_medium=BergenCounty&amp;utm_campaign=FortLeePCP&amp;utm_id=HMHMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the team focuses on whole-body wellness, not just quick fixes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Patients also receive guidance on how to make sustainable changes, including how to better identify hidden sugars when dining out or grocery shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hidden Sugars<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMany people don\u2019t realize just how common hidden sugars are, even in everyday \u201chealthy\u201d foods,\u201d says Dr. Anne Park, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;While general guidelines recommend limiting sugar to about six teaspoons per day for women and nine for men, it is easy to exceed that without even realizing it (especially with all the great food options in NJ). As a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified Nutrition Network Practitioner and expert in Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction, Dr. Park stressed that \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods like rice, potatoes, and even oatmeal can break down into sugars in the body, contributing more than expected to daily intake.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These hidden sugars are often linked to stubborn belly fat, the kind that doesn\u2019t seem to respond to workouts alone (no matter how many crunches are added in). It can leave people feeling stuck and unsure of what to adjust in their routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Hackensack Meridian Medical Group, physicians take a more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/locations\/hackensack-meridian-medical-group-fort-lee-primary-care-and-multispecialty?utm_source=Local+Girl&amp;utm_medium=BergenCounty&amp;utm_campaign=FortLeePCP&amp;utm_id=HMHMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comprehensive approach,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helping patients understand not just what they\u2019re eating, but how it impacts their overall metabolic health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-236357\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"hackensack meridian health bergen county nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-1-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Hackensack Meridian Health<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/locations\/hackensack-meridian-medical-group-fort-lee-primary-care-and-multispecialty?utm_source=Local+Girl&amp;utm_medium=BergenCounty&amp;utm_campaign=FortLeePCP&amp;utm_id=HMHMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-168438 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/Sponsored-article-buttons-11.jpg\" alt=\"learn more\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Team Specialties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a healthcare provider, expertise matters. The team at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group also brings <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/locations\/hackensack-meridian-medical-group-fort-lee-primary-care-and-multispecialty?utm_source=Local+Girl&amp;utm_medium=BergenCounty&amp;utm_campaign=FortLeePCP&amp;utm_id=HMHMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specialized experience in nutrition, obesity medicine, and therapeutic carbohydrate restriction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a strong focus on improving metabolic health and preventing chronic disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providers include experts in family medicine and internal medicine, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anne J. Park, DO, Internal Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jae Hyun Shim, MD, Family Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alex Fu, DO, Family Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-236356\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-2-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"hackensack meridian health bergen county nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-2-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/B-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Hackensack Meridian Health<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/locations\/hackensack-meridian-medical-group-fort-lee-primary-care-and-multispecialty?utm_source=Local+Girl&amp;utm_medium=BergenCounty&amp;utm_campaign=FortLeePCP&amp;utm_id=HMHMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137042 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/04\/Sponsored-article-buttons-6.jpg\" alt=\"book appointment\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Next Steps<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reaching health goals often starts with having the right support system in place. Hackensack Meridian Medical Group in Fort Lee is currently accepting new patients, making it easier than ever to take that first step toward a more personalized approach to wellness. To get started, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcare.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/locations\/hmh-primary-care-fort-lee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to learn more or schedule an appointment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>health + wellnessThis article is sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health We\u2019ve all been there: trying to eat \u201cclean,\u201d sticking to a routine,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":433,"featured_media":236359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9720,9725,728,7997,9275,9824],"tags":[9787,9785,9702],"class_list":["post-236354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bergen-county-towns","category-fort-lee","category-health-wellness","category-lifestyle","category-sponsored","category-wellness","tag-bergen-county","tag-health","tag-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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