Wellness

ABCs of Nutrition for Kids: Back to School (Part 2)

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-16T14:16:42+05:30 Recess is over… and now it’s time to get back to class! In last month’s column, we went over basic guidelines for healthy meals, emphasizing the importance of optimal nutrition for academic performance. For Part 2, I have more strategies to help your kids eat healthier....

ABCs of Nutrition for Kids: Back to School (Part 1)

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-16T14:32:14+05:30 It’s time for your kids to go back to school! OK… so they’re probably still in your house, just Zooming math or English on the computer instead of playing games or checking out Tik Tok videos. How can you feed your kids the right foods...

The Classic Summer Barbeque Made Healthier

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-16T15:17:53+05:30 Summer barbeques are something COVID can’t take away from us! We can still get together with a small group of family or friends, sit outside at a social distance, and eat delicious food. The smell of burgers on the grill (veggie burgers can smell good,...

Restaurant Eating without the Danger

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-16T15:34:13+05:30 Restaurants are open! How wonderful to once again sit at a table, enjoy a delicious meal, and take in the wonderful ambiance. But even before COVID, many of us already saw restaurant eating as d-a-n-g-e-r-o-u-s. Dining in a restaurant can be a license to overeat,...

Super Hero…. Superfood!

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-16T18:36:45+05:30 Do you sometimes look in the mirror when you wear a mask and think, “Wow, I kind of look like some kind of superhero.” Well, it’s time to eat like one! Just imagine how much your immune system will thank you. Not a day goes by...

Covid Comfort Eating Tips

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-16T19:39:52+05:30 Like many people during Safer at Home, I find myself eating for comfort. Life is uncertain, I feel anxious and bored, and sometimes just plain cooped up. But the sweet, smooth taste of ice cream? That I can depend on! Have you seen the cartoon...

19 Wellness Tips for Thriving During COVID 19

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-16T22:11:17+05:30 Want to stay lean through COVID 19? Trying to build up your immune system? Are you reaching for comfort foods like mac and cheese, pizza and chocolate? This stressful time of quarantine can drive us to binge-eat while binge-watching the news. Here are 19 tips for...