Nutritionally Fit

Tips from a Glendale Dietitian – Eating In Moderation

What comes to mind for you when you hear the word diet? If you’re like most people, you probably imagine eating carrot sticks, going to bed hungry, and giving up your favorite food – that’s why so many diets fail. Most people just can’t tolerate those kinds of restrictions for very long. The more you try to eliminate your favorite foods, the…

Glendale Moms and Dads – It’s Back to School Lunches

For many families, this time of year is a transition time: the long days of summer seem to come to a screeching halt and turn into jam-packed days of schoolwork and after school activities. So if you’re like me, you are also starting to talk with your children about either taking their lunch to school or buying lunch. But, which option is…

Pasadena Prenatal Exercise and Nutrition Classes This September

Are you an expectant mother in the Pasadena, CA area looking to connect with other mommies-t0-be and find ways to stay fit and healthy? Then, this is the perfect class for you! Jennifer Tucker, prenatal exercise specialist and Wendy Crump, registered dietitian are joining forces to bring fitness and nutrition to expectant mothers. The program is a combination of group and private…

Happy Healthy Easter! Tips on making healthy choices over a holiday weekend

You know what you always hear around the holidays, no matter what holiday it is…. “It’s only once a year, it’s okay to splurge!” We splurge on most holidays which typically include: New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah. Besides those holidays that are typically large meals, loads of treats…

Nutrition Apps to Help Your Daily Health!

Nutrition Apps, too Many to Choose From! Are you ready to get a hold of the perfect nutrition app? Try finding a nutrition app and inevitably you will be bombarded with a whole lot of choices. Lifestyle apps are rapidly becoming the “go-to” for nutrition advice. But with hundreds to choose from and not all created equal, consumers find themselves completely confused…

Alcohol and Weight Loss: The Perfect Mix?

 Alcohol and Weight Loss a Good Mix?  Alcohol plays a big party of our culture; we drink as a way to have fun, let loose, be social or just to unwind after a tough day at work. So what’s wrong with having a few drinks at happy hour with your buddies after work or just planning a fun night out with the…

How To Stay Healthy on Summer Family Road Trips

Taking a road trip this summer? The school year’s come to an end, and you’re ready to begin the next family journey into summer school, camp and vacations. Anyone who’s ever traveled with kids knows how challenging it can be to avoid the unhealthy trap of on-the-road fast food. “I’m starving! When can we eat?!” your kids yell relentlessly from the back…

Avoid the Super Bowl Spread on Your Waistline!

Avoid the Super Bowl Spread on Your Waistline This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday one of the biggest indulgences of the year. Don’t undo your New Years resolution for Super Bowl Sunday, put a healthy game plan in place. A Few Super Tips for Surviving Super Bowl Sunday Pre-game workout  Get yourself to the gym, go running, walking or biking-just get moving! Grab a…

Happy Healthy Valentine’s Day!

The day of love is quickly approaching. Valentine’s Day can be a challenging day for those watching their weight, as it is filled with tempting treats. If the person you love has been working so hard to eat healthy why seduce them with mouth-watering delicacies. Instead show your love and support by choosing a gift that is not overloaded with sugar and fat. Treat your sweetheart to…

Savory Sugar So Irresistible: 6 Ways to Satisfy Sugar Cravings

Fine white granules are so difficult to resist. The more you have it the more you want it! How do you get away from it? Is sugar really all that bad? What can you do? Experts agree Americans eat too much sugar and eating it in excess has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, elevated triglyceride level, low HDL(good)…