Whether you celebrated Passover or Easter, now that the holiday is behind you, it’s time to do a self-assessment on your cooking and eating habits and see where you can improve for next year.  For me, eating on Passover is different than the way I eat all year round.  For one, I eat matzoh instead…

As we move into the winter months, it becomes harder to utilize the great outdoors to our benefit when it comes to exercise.  Recommending a treadmill to some people is even more terrifying to them than the notion of a snowstorm!  However, I have some great suggestions for you on how to make a treadmill…

Now that it is officially a new season, what better time to set some new goals and reorganize from the laid back days of summer?  The staff here at the BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C. are juggling being back in school, working, and volunteering which makes it more challenging to plan and prepare healthy meals…

Eight weeks of success have flown by and here we are with our last success story of the summer!  Our final story comes from Serena*.  Serena has been a teacher for various grades 1-8 for forty years.  She is currently teaching second grade. Like many of our other success stories, Serena had tried many diet…

The “Freshmen 15” is a phenomenon that deals with college student’s weight gain during their first semester of school. Naturally a change in environment can alter one’s eating habits as they break out of their usual routine.  Understanding why this might happen could help you or a friend in targeting this health concern before you…

Summers are hot and humid and people don’t always feel the urge to exercise when it’s so hot.  But you don’t have to let heat stop you from enjoying a fun day in the sun, especially when there are so many great ways to exercise outside during the summer!  Swimming is one of the best…

In this issue: Par-tay the Healthy Way! Healthy Snacks/Beverages to Cool You Down this Summer! Make Exercise a Splash! Blueberries for Better Health News and Events Recipe of the Month:  Feta Cheese Watermelon Salad Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie I know you have been working hard through the winter months making positive…

According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, you need to do two types of physical activity each week to improve your health: aerobic and muscle-strengthening. Adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity  such as brisk walking or jogging every week as well as muscle-strengthening activities on 2…

The week leading up to Father’s Day is known as National Men’s Health Week which is geared directly towards the awareness of avoidable health issues along with prevention and early detection of disease among males. While you may put off testing because you claim to be “too busy” or “feel healthy”, try and think of…

After enjoying the recent beautiful holiday weekend, everyone seems to be getting into the summer spirit.  Calendars are filling up fast with barbeques, pool parties, beach trips and vacations.  While these are all fun filled activities, they can also pose a challenge to the healthy lifestyle you are creating for yourself.  Here are some helpful…

It’s a known fact that American’s lead very busy lives.  We are always on the go, and if it’s not on the schedule, then it’s likely we will not be able to make time for it.  That’s why it’s so important to make exercise part of your daily routine; that way you won’t put it…

In this issue: 6 Step Slim Down Plan • 3 Steps to SHAPE UP • Maximize Your Results • Celebrating Sassy Salads! • Foodie Fact: Strawberries • Recipe of the Month: Mixed Greens Citrus Berry Salad • Quote of the Month

It’s already a full month into the New Year!  Around this time a lot of people begin to forget about their resolutions, which is why I tell my clients to think in terms of small changes instead of making resolutions.  It may be hard to follow through, day in and day out, so here are…

Happy New Year!  Its time to ring in the New Year! For years, people have been using this special occasion as a motivator to drop the weight they have been struggling to lose all year round.  As a registered dietitian, I encourage my clients to steer clear of New Year’s resolutions in order to avoid…

Along with winter comes holiday season, cold weather and usually LOTs of snow!  Okay even I’ll admit it…getting out of bed in the winter is a bit harder.  So take your extra 5 minutes snooze and then let’s get moving!  Even with the chilly climate, fitting in an exercise routine IS POSSIBLE.  There are PLENTY…

In this Issue: Strategies for Staying Slim This Summer • Turn Your Tired Indoor Fitness Routine Into Creative Outdoor Workouts! • Fitting in Fruits and Veggies on a Budget • Get the Facts on Vitamin D • The Beneficial Role of DHA in Breastfeeding Mothers • Feature Food of the Month: Walnuts • Recipe of the Month: Raspberry Walnut String Bean Salad

In this Issue: Family Meals Matter: The Importance of Eating Together • Get the Most From Your Exercise with the Right Post-Workout Meal • Get the Facts on Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Eat to Beat the Inflammation Associated with Arthritis • Feature Food of the Month: Strawberries • Feature Food of the Month Recipe: Mexican Stuffed Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Tropical Salsa

Now that you have all the tools for creating an energy boosting meal plan, consider the following things you can do to add more pep in your step on even the dreariest of winter days. Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! While it seems pretty obvious that lack of sleep results in feeling tired, most people still aren’t…

It is not uncommon to feel like you have no time left in your day to work out, let alone attend a yoga class. With hectic work or school schedules, busy weekends, and family obligations it may be difficult to squeeze in 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week. Try these tips for bumping…

Plan ahead. Make sure you have appropriate clothing available before you make plans to go for an outdoor adventure. Tell family and friends where you will be going. Start slow. Don’t forget to stretch and warm up. It’s cold out, so you will probably feel cold when you first start out. As you keep on…