There are two big differences: how they are processed and how healthful they are. The flour for both is made from wheat berries, which have three nutrient-rich parts: the bran (the outer layers), the germ (the innermost area) and the endosperm (the starchy part in between).
Avocado season is quickly approaching, and there are more ways to enjoy this superfood than just making guacamole. Flavorful, creamy, and full of healthy fats, avocados are perfect for desserts, dips, salsas, salads, sandwiches, and more!
If you’ve been avoiding avocados in your heart-healthy diet because of their high fat content, know that those fats are primarily mono- and polyunsaturated — good fats needed to process the fat soluble vitamins A, E, D, and K. Avocados also have plenty of antioxidants, primarily carotenoids found in the deep green part of the flesh, closest to the peel.
Summer is filled with fun events. Everything from graduation parties, to Fourth of July picnics, to good old-fashioned backyard barbeques – it’s likely that you already have several events you’ll be celebrating the summer season. With a little preplanning, these social gatherings can offer not only great company and fun, but a menu that is nutritious and delicious.
To help you stay on track with healthy eating while still enjoying the celebration, take a look at some of the best foods choices, and those you should be wary of.
Keep Portions in Perspective
Portion size counts, even if you are selecting healthy choices. While the goal is to fill your plate with the best food choices available at any barbeque, you don’t want to sabotage your health efforts by eating too much.
Live Light Live Right is honored to be invited to be a part of the 2nd NBC and New York Giants Health and Fitness Expo at The Met Life Stadium in Rutherford, NJ.
Live Light Live Right will have a booth at the expo and will be doing screenings, demos and exercise contests. If you are in the area, please stop by.
Please see below for more information about the event provided in a press release by Dawn Rowan, NBC New York.
OVER 100 SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS AND NON-PROFITS AT ANNUAL NBC 4 NEW YORK AND NEW YORK GIANTS HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
FREE and Open to the Public on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 at MetLife Stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (July 9, 2014) – Fun, free and family-friendly, NBC 4 New York and the New York Giants are teaming up to host the second annual Health & Fitness Expo presented by Quest Diagnostics, a Proud Partner in Health of the New York Giants. Families in the tri-state area are invited to MetLife Stadium on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a full weekend of fitness activities, health screenings and much more.
Live Light Live Right is partnering with bodysculpt of New York for a 6-Week Fitness Challenge. “Body Sculpt of New York, Inc. is a not-for-profit, health and fitness organization, whose mission is to educate parents and children about obesity and offer healthy lifestyle alternatives, physical fitness, and nutrition.” To learn more about bodysculpt of New York visit their website http://bodysculpt.org.
This Fitness Challenge began on July 7th at CAMBA (www.camba.org) community center in Brooklyn, NY and is three consecutive days, for a total of six weeks. It is aimed at improving the overall fitness levels of eligible children, age 12 years and above, conducted by Certified Fitness Instructors, Includes; soccer, cardio kickboxing, track & field, hip hop, yoga, volleyball and healthy eating nutrition workshops.
In order to measure the children’s success, we will conduct a fitness test and body fat assessment at the beginning and end of the program, which is done by the staff at Live Light Live Right.
Please come and join the Live Light Live Right Program in supporting the 11th Annual Children’s Sports and Fitness Expo sponsored by bodysculpt of New York in association with BMS Family Health Center on June 28, 2014 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Live Light Live Right participants will be joining with body sculpt of New York to do a 6-week fitness challenge this summer.
Please see flyer below for all the information.
Bike New York holds free bike education classes at the Community Bike Education Center at PS/IS 202, the Ernest S. Jenkyns School located at 982 Hegeman Avenue, in East New York. Whether you have a child who is ready to ditch their training wheels and ride a two-wheeler for the first time, or you’re an adult who is ready to ride, there is a class for you!
We’ll teach the whole family how to ride independently on two wheels! Learn more and register at www.bikenewyork.org. Bikes and helmets are provided for free at the adult classes, and we’ll take the training wheels off your child’s bike.
Once a shy and quiet young man Niche Bryant quickly became the leading fitness participant at the Camba Beacon Live Light Live Right Program. Niche started the program January 2014 and struggled heavily with the exercise. As time passed, I watched Niche quickly progress. He went from being a participator to a motivator in the blink of an eye. He was so motivating that even the adults found it hard to keep up with him, but they try their best. You can see in his exercise sessions he loves and excels in them. His favorite workout is the obstacle course which consists of moving quickly through a variety of exercises, i.e. sprinting, jumping jacks, push ups, squats, burpees, etc. When he is not at our program Niche is an avid reader and writer. He strives at keeping his mind, as well as his body fit. He takes all that he has learned from our LLLR workouts and implements them into his school gym classes. In addition to doing that he has brought those workouts home to his family. His family is one of the strongest support systems I’ve seen. Just as Niche is dedicated to his health and wellness, the Bryant family shows the same dedication to helping him reach his goals by participating as a family. They keep close contact with his trainers and makes sure he attends his appointments for regular check ups. With his mindset, determination and commitment to his health and wellness, Niche Bryant is quickly becoming an unstoppable force in the Live Light Live Right program. He continues to show us that with a little faith, courage and support, there is nothing he can’t do!!!
–Ebony Harris Youth/Adult Fitness Coach
With the warmer weather just around the corner, salads can be quite appealing. Eating salad is a great way to curb your appetite and add nutrients to your diet. Yet, when it comes to your health, not all salads are created equally. Salads can contain more calories and fat than you think!
Take, for example, a Cobb salad. A classic Cobb salad contains chopped bacon, eggs, blue cheese, avocado, and loads of creamy dressing. Or if one of your favorites is a chef’s salad, typically it comes loaded with Swiss cheese, roast beef, eggs, and dressing. These salads can cost you more than 1,000 calories and 80 grams of fat! That said, don’t give up on salads. If you choose wisely they are not only healthy but delicious!
Follow these 5 tips to help you build a healthier, low-calorie salad: Continue reading →
Live Light Live Right has been lucky enough to be the recipient of a generous donation of fitness equipment and fitness apparel from Good Sports. Good Sport is a foundation that supports healthy, active lifestyles by providing the equipment that disadvantaged young people are in need of. They believe that no child should be excluded from joining any teams or receiving equipment regardless of their economic status. We are very grateful to Good Sport for supporting our children by providing them with the tools they need for a successful healthy life.
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center’s Volunteer Services Department and the Live Light Live Right Program has developed a new program titled, Let’s Share Volunteer Program. Funded by the United Hospital Fund and the Robin Hood Foundation, The Let’s Share Volunteer program engages trained volunteers to provide education, advocacy, and support to pediatric patients and their families facing childhood obesity. The first nine volunteers of the program have completed their training and graduated on February 10, 2014.
The Let’s Share Volunteer Program will engage volunteers in a variety of activities, including providing information and assistance to new participants and their families; nutrition education on how to read food labels; show visuals on portion size; and explain handouts on better food options. The volunteers will also be able to assist with outreach, health fairs, weight bias and bullying workshops, and the creation of a local directory of available resources in the community and links related to obesity clinics, available subsidized or free exercise facilities, local grocery stores, farmer markets providing fresh fruits and vegetables, and green cart sites.
The volunteers attended 16 hours of training provided by the Live Light Live Right team including the medical, nutritional, and behavioral therapy sciences behind childhood obesity.
The next training session for the Let’s Share Volunteer Program will be held in late Spring 2014. For further information about volunteering for the Let’s Share Volunteer Program, please call Arlene Martin, Director of Volunteer Services at (718)240-5277.
Come and see our new Facebook page, we are looking for new friends. Here is a little glimpse of how it looks. We will be posting the great things that we do.
We are looking for you to come and join us!