Make it Through Thanksgiving (and the Leftovers) Without Feeling Stuffed
19/11/2014 12:00pm | 7947 viewsWaking up post-Thanksgiving Day can mean feeling bloated, heavy and just plain sluggish. After all, on average we consume 4,500 calories from this one meal alone! Between the appetizers, alcohol, main dish and desserts galore, my guess is you’re wondering how you will prevent holiday weight gain.
Ditch the Diet and Get Bikini Ready: 5 Tips for Success!
22/05/2014 03:03pm | 9259 viewsThe first sign of the winter thaw is your cue to spring into action to battle a bulging waistline. Forty percent of American adults don’t participate in any leisure-time physical activity; and for Hispanic adults, the number is even less. If you’ve been hibernating this winter and are noticing the extra pounds adding up, it’s time to spring into action!
About the Author
Jacqueline Gomes is a Registered Dietitian whose experience includes counseling, community and media relations, marketing, public speaking, sports nutrition and nutrition research. Ms. Gomes is owner & Operator of CKO Kickboxing in Lyndhurst, NJ. In addition, she is Registered Dietitian for Foodtown supermarkets and a consultant to food and beverage companies including Coca-Cola.
Ms. Gomes provides timely nutrition information that can help consumers make informed choices about what to select to feed their families. Ms. Gomes also develops and implements programs that promote health and wellness to consumers and communities alike. Ms. Gomes subscribes to the philosophy of “all foods fit”; and gives consumers valid, timely and science-based information on leading a healthy life, preventing and managing disease while enjoying their favorite foods. She holds a B.S. Degree in Biology from Monmouth University. She has completed an MBA in Corporate Communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and completed her post-graduate dietetic internship program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.