Trim Down This Thanksgiving: Tasty Tips Without Sacrificing Flavor
Alas, Thanksgiving is finally here, one of my favorite holidays of the year. While this holiday is traditionally filled with too many calories, fat and sugar, this year let’s try something new. Here are some tasty tips without sacrificing flavor. { Turkey } Choose white meat over dark and avoid eating the skin. {TIP} Make your own low-fat gravy by placing turkey…
Ask Wendy: The Vegan Diet
Q: Do you recommend a vegan diet? A: A vegetarian diet can be a very healthy diet, they have lower incidence of heart disease and cancer and lower risks of obesity and diabetes. But the vegan diet does require you to think about nutrients you might be missing if you have not incorporating adequate amounts of these specific nutrients: • Protein –…
Healthy Summers: 5 Tips To Help Kids Keep The Weight Off
Help Kids Keep the Weight Off This Summer When we think about summer, most of us think outdoor fun. So it seems we should naturally see the weight drop off over the summer – not gain it. In reality, though summer isn’t all about fun water sports such as swimming and boogie boarding at the beach. Unfortunately, lots of summer activities can…
Flaws with Recent Omega-3 Research Analysis
As one of the most popular health supplements and one of the most extensively studied, omega-3 has benefited millions of people. However, a new meta-analysis study from Greece, which recently appeared in The Journal of the American Medical Association has noted no significant reduction in mortality from omega-3 consumption. So, the question is: Is there any long-term health benefit from omega-3 consumption?…
11 Tips to Treat Your PMS with Food and Exercise
PMS. Three letters that spell dread and discomfort. There is no cure for PMS, but healthy lifestyle habits may help reduce symptoms. The following dietary tips may help you beat monthly PMS. Eat protein at each meal (eggs, fish, lean meat, dairy foods and soy products). Protein will keep you full longer and help keep blood sugar levels steady, warding off those…
Boost Nutrition to Fight Cravings, Fatigue and Fogginess
Wouldn’t it be nice if getting a dietary checkup were as easy as getting a physical exam? Unfortunately, with the exception of blood tests for anemia, there are no assessments that accurately estimate your nutritional status. So how do you know if your diet is lacking in essential nutrients? Some signs are right in front of you-fatigue, cravings and mental fogginess. Low…
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…
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…
Tips for Staying Healthy During Summer Road Trips
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 seat. As a concerned parent, you’re…
Should We Be Feeding Our Children Seafood?
Are you like most parents and completely confused when it comes to feeding your kids fish? Well, the good news is that you’re not alone. The media is constantly bombarding us with the importance of eating omega-3 fatty acids, but at the same time with the recent caveats surrounding seafood, you might air on the side of caution and avoid serving your…