health

8 Tips for Children to Stay Fit at Home

Written by: Stephanie Chan; BS in Neural Science,
MPH candidate Suny Downstate school of public Health

With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, many children are still experiencing school from home. Instead of meeting friends and teachers in classrooms, they interact with others virtually and may be cooped up at home. In times like now, it is even harder for children to stay fit and reach the physical activity guidelines recommended for their age group.

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Not All Fat is Bad!

 

Written by: Stephanie Chan; BS in Neural Science,
MPH candidate Suny Downstate school of public Health

 

When we hear the word “fat” in regards to food, we may automatically think that it is bad or harmful to our health. After all, why do so many people talk about low-fat diets or reduced fat options? However, not all fat is bad! In fact, your body needs fat to keep going and carry out your daily activities. This article will briefly discuss the different types of fat found in food and help you pick out the kinds of fat to consume.

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Cooking With Chef Nico

Welcome to Live Light Live Right cooking demo classes with yours truly Chef Nico. This class is designed where we can all share and learn with each other the benefits of healthy eating. It is an instructor lead class meaning it gives you and your family the opportunity to prepare a pre-planned meal every week resulting with you eventually mastering some of the basic tools used when creating healthier eating choices. So get your aprons out and your knives sharpened, because Lunch is about to be served.
If you would like to visit our archives and enjoy the recorded demos please feel free to visit our You Tube Home Page.

New Physical Activity Guidelines for Children

Written by: Stephanie Chan; BS in Neural Science

The benefits of regular physical activity are indisputable in all age groups, as it keeps us healthy and fit. In particular, active children have higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, stronger muscles and bones, and lower body fat than inactive children. Being involved in physical activity from a young age is associated with decreased long-term morbidity and all-cause mortality as an adult.
Read the full blog here.

Chef Nico’s Cooking Class

Join Us Every Saturday 11:55 am- 1 pm. Tune in Saturday, August 22nd, for some tasty Snack recipes! 

Welcome to Live Light Live Right cooking demo classes with yours truly Chef Nico. This class is designed where we can all share and learn with each other the benefits of healthy eating. It is an instructor-led class meaning it gives you and your family the opportunity to prepare a pre-planned meal with me every week resulting in you eventually mastering some of the basic tools that I use when creating healthier eating choices. So get your aprons out and your knives sharpened because Lunch is about to be served!
*Attached is a preview of this week’s recipes. Please take a look and gather the ingredients for these simple, easy-to-make snack options!*
When: Sat Aug 22nd, 2020, 11:55 am – 1 pm Eastern Time – New York
Where: Kitchen
          Joining info: meet.google.com/uqo-ukdg-grx

 

Healthy Cooking Demos

Live Light Live Right is delighted to partner with and promote, Healthy Cooking with Chef Karen Cherfils & Sous Chef Fiona Adams

Begins July 22nd through August 22nd

Every Wednesday at 5:30 pm

Every Saturday at 12 pm

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88996534634?pwd=bVBzRWNKN1pubTM4T0RFeS9wRW1jZz09

Meeting ID: 889 9653 4634; Password: 537709

To Dial-In:+16468769923; Meeting ID: 889 9653 4634; Password: 537709

No registration required

Live Light Live Right Live Workout Session

Live Light Live Right Home Edition!
By special demand Live Light Live Right is starting their own live workout session with trainer Ebony.
Please join her Friday afternoons at 4 pm.
Get on your sneakers, keep water and a towel and be ready to swear
Please find the zoom meeting Login addition below: 

Topic: Live Light Live Right Home Edition!

Time: Jun 26, 2020, 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93079954186?pwd=VEcybWU0cjdDRk5TUkpmd0t3N2RSdz09

Meeting ID: 930 7995 4186
Password: 2Lfn8b

Live Light Promotes Healthy Dinner With Dr. Meseret Tena

Dr. Tena is a Pediatrician at Suny Downstate who works closely with the Live Light Live Right program.
She focuses on how to prepare easy, quick, and healthy meals at home. Whether you cook for one or a big family, here are easy recipes and cooking techniques.

For further information or to set up an appointment with Dr. Tena please call her at (718) 270-7694.

Meseret Meshesha Tena, M.D., FAAP
Director of Pediatric OPD at UHB (Suite D)
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
450 Clarkson Ave Box 49

Exercise: Mind Body Soul Pilates Workout

“Everyone is the architect of their own happiness”

Joseph Pilates 

If you are willing to commit and be dedicated to your practice, you will find an endless supply of benefits.

You, and only you, can decide to make time for your health.

Please Join Trainer Ebony from LiveLight Live Right and Rebecca from BRC to do this dedicated mind body soul Pilates Workout.. Enjoy!

 

 

Important: COVID-19 Update

Live Light Live Right exercise programs are still closed due to COVID and updates will be posted once we are ready to open
However, we are open for medical and nutritional counseling visits. Please contact Rena at 718-221-1598 to schedule a follow-up visit
We practice social distancing and spaced appointments for your safety