childhood obesity

Breakfast is Your Body’s Best Friend

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

 

It may be tempting to skip breakfast, especially if you are running late on time in the mornings or are interested in losing weight. However, eating breakfast instead of skipping it can actually help you weigh less! Let’s quickly go through the reasons why.

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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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Live Light Live Right Blog article response to Aubry Gordon’s opinion article “Leave Fat Kids Alone”

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

Aubry Gordon’s opinion article “Leave Fat Kids Alone” (New York Times, 2020) presents the impact of words on a child’s body image and mental health when it comes to weight. The overarching theme of the article is that while it is important to help children maintain a healthy weight that does not mean saying whatever comes to mind without thought of how it will impact the child. This blog article will respond to and expand on the points raised by Gordon, with the ideas reflecting those of Dr. Sarita Dhuper here at Live Light Live Right.
To read the full article click here.

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

NYC Will Pay Youth to Take Classes This Summer

Live Light Live Right is excited to share @nycmayor new initiative where NYC will pay youth $1,200 to take online courses this summer The NeONSummer program will support youth in neighborhoods hit hard by the virus, Please sign up now. See below for details.

 

Please share it with anyone you know!!!!
Deadline in 2 days! Share! Age 14-24
NYC will pay youth $1,200 to take online courses this summer. Click here to learn more.

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

We Stand Together

As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.

Live Light Live Right supports the American Academy of Pediatrics statement and acknowledges the inequities that exist within the communities we serve.

https://www.aappublications.org/news/2020/06/01/racism060120

 

“The killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests across the country have laid bare the nation’s legacy of racism and discrimination and the ways it harms all members of our communities. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) condemns racism of all forms, and notes that even vicarious racism – witnessed through social media, conversations with friends or family, or media images – harms children’s health.”

Please join us in this appeal to to address racism, injustice and oppression in our society and country