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Eight Glasses: Fact or Fiction?

by Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

August 25, 2009 - 8:59AM

Are you constantly walking around with your water bottle, struggling to drink eight glasses of water a day? Most of us know that staying hydrated is good for our bodies. However, does it really improve our health, make us lose weight or improve performance?

Water, including flavored varieties, flushes out waste materials to detoxify the body - definitely an important function.

Healthy Eating is in Session at Oak Park Unified School District

September 08, 2009 - 3:00PM

Children and teens returned to school in the Oak Park Unified School District last week to find healthier options for school lunches, thanks to California Health & Longevity Institute Director of Nutrition Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE who developed more than 50 recipes for three elementary school cafeterias and a high school café.

Simple Strategies for Weight Loss

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

September 21, 2009 - 1:00PM

Now that summer is over, we're getting into the swing of fall routines. The kids are back in school. Work might require an increase in business travel or other demands before the end of the year. Cooler weather and shorter days offer fewer hours to enjoy the outdoors. These changes in routine from summer to fall, combined with swimsuit season being a distant memory, can often affect eating habits which could contribute to weight gain.

Breast Cancer: Take Prevention Into Your Own Hands

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

October 02, 2009 - 1:30PM

In the last 10 years, scientific evidence has given women real hope that breast cancer may be preventable. We are no longer powerless to do anything to prevent the disease. Studies now indicate a healthy lifestyle plan that gives women of all ages strategies to defend themselves against breast cancer. Nutrition is emerging as one of the powerful tools to prevent this disease or to minimize its intensity. Although these changes provide no guarantee, they certainly give us a major start toward breast cancer prevention.

Pumpkin Smoothie

November 06, 2009 - 4:00PM

Fall produce inspires us to use some of our favorite fall flavors which can even be transformed into healthy treats! Our Pumpkin Smoothie is so easy to create at home that you might want to enjoy it year-round. This flavorful treat packs a nutritional punch with doses of beta-carotene, antioxidants, calcium and fiber for breakfast or a healthy snack.

Mindful Eating and the Joy of the Holidays

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

November 27, 2009 - 6:00AM

Here come the holidays! They are a time for family, celebrations and, of course, eating. In an environment that has holiday treats in abundance, does it mean that we have to succumb to the dreaded weight gain? Is there a way to enjoy delicious foods and not gain those five pounds? You do have a choice. You can enjoy the holidays and avoid gaining weight if you practice mindful eating. This is more than just watching what you eat. Mindful eating is being more aware of how, when, and why you eat, not just what you eat. Yes, the holiday celebrations are laden with special foods that lead many of us to use the excuse "it's only once a year." The reality, however, is that most of us can have whatever we want any time of the year. Remind yourself there will be another holiday soon (Valentine's Day, for one). If you really crave something special, you can buy or bake it another time without waiting for the next holiday to come up on the calendar.

Boosting Your Immunity Through Salads

As Seen on E! "That Morning Show" by California Health & Longevity Institute and Dole Nutrition Institute

December 03, 2009 - 7:00AM

The following healthy salad tips by the Director of Nutrition at California Health & Longevity Institute, Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, are designed to improve your nutrition and help you get to your goal of 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

Kick That Holiday Sugar Habit

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

January 14, 2010 - 6:00AM

Many of us have experienced it: the not so quiet voice in our heads that drives us to finish the leftover holiday cookies that we know we have had way too many of or to buy a candy bar on January 2. Sugar cravings are intense and can make us feel "addicted" or out of control when it comes to limiting the intake of this non-nutrient sweetener. Are we really addicted?

Fish and Its Safety

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

February 16, 2010 - 3:10PM

Health experts agree that a diet high in fish is beneficial to overall health, in particular, the prevention of cardiovascular disease. There is some concern, however, about fish consumption and safety risks. At this time, the consensus is that the benefits outweigh the risks.

At California Health & Longevity Institute, we have devised the following guidelines to improve your health and ensure your safety (based on the latest studies and recommendations).

The Eating Habits of Men and Women

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

March 19, 2010 - 1:30PM

Finding it hard to find common ground with your partner or spouse regarding what to eat? Scientific research now backs what many of us have known; there are clear gender differences in food preferences. With today's focus in eating healthier for weight and health concerns, many men and women try to support each other in making better choices, only to find a difference in opinion on what they want to eat.

Eating for Healthy Skin

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

July 23, 2010 - 8:30AM

Healthy skin is glowing, vibrant and younger looking than age dictates. How do we get that fabulous, young-looking skin? The answer is quite simple: Eat a healthy diet

Weight Loss Management

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

September 24, 2010 - 1:15PM

Eating right is a skill that takes practice and planning. You can change the way you eat and modify poor habits that have built up over time by focusing on a few key strategies to lose weight.

Small Steps, Big Change

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

October 07, 2010 - 2:23PM

There are many factors involved in the development of diseases: environment, genetics and even luck. The reality is that you have more control over your health than you might think. Scientific studies support that a healthy lifestyle, one that is smoke-free and includes exercise and healthy eating to maintain ideal weight, improves longevity. Change can be made to create a healthier lifestyle through the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, or taking small steps toward big changes. Whether it’s disease prevention or disease treatment, changing what you eat has a powerful effect on your health, including your cancer risk. With the tremendous amount of information available about what to eat and what not to eat, it can be confusing. Here are the top healthy eating priority changes for cancer prevention and overall good health:

Sugar Uncovered

By Erika Wong, M.S., R.D., Registered Dietitian

December 24, 2010 - 1:00PM

Got a sweet tooth? You’re not alone. The average American consumes more than 152 pounds of sugar per year! Even if you don’t seek out cakes, cookies and pies, sugar has still found its way into our food supply in the form of beverages, condiments, granola bars and other processed foods.

Foods as Medicine

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

January 27, 2011 - 5:00PM

For centuries we have used the foods we eat to create poultices, creams and lotions, to make homeopathic remedies, and even to form the foundation of many common supplements. But Hippocrates probably had something even simpler in mind when he said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."

Unfortunately, the American diet has digressed in the last 50 years to one largely filled with convenience and pre-packaged foods, contributing to the American epidemic of obesity and to many of the chronic diseases that currently plague all segments of society. As increasing data emerges proving the degenerative effects that processed foods have on our bodies, however, a more deliberate shift to healthier eating is occurring.

To Detox or Not

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

March 15, 2011 - 5:00PM

It’s the first of the year and many of us feel like we overindulged during the holidays. You might be thinking about a “detox” to make up for the damage caused by the seasonal cheer. Popular detox regimens include total water fasts, juice diets, pharmaceutical drinks, colonics or the master concoction of salt water, lemon and maple syrup. Some cleanses consist of restrictions on sugar, dairy, gluten, meat, alcohol, and coffee.

Snack Attack

By Erika Wong, M.S., R.D., Registered Dietitian

March 31, 2011 - 5:00PM

Struggling to get through the afternoon?

An afternoon snack may be just what you need!

It’s essential for many of us – and such a simple thing can have an enormous impact on our energy and health. Eating at regular intervals can aid with weight loss, blood sugar control and cravings after dinner. It can also help prevent that afternoon energy slump which often leads to a trip to the vending machine or candy bowl.

Healthy Eating Tips for Family Travel

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

May 05, 2011 - 9:00AM

If you want to minimize the number of frustrated moments on your next trip it’s important to cover the true basics of family travel. The most important being that kids need to eat three times per day and will no doubt also benefit from a snack or two. Kids will often misidentify thirst, boredom, and exhaustion as hunger, so requests for food may come at a breakneck pace and when least expected.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Behavior Tips: Battling Sugar

June 07, 2011 - 5:00PM

In the premiere episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we got a peak into some of the struggles that Rachel, the formerly 369 pound Physical Education teacher, faced with her diet. Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, also helped Rachel with her true dietary demon: sugar. Paulette shares some of the top tips to battle the dietary behavior of sugar dependence:

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Behavior Tips: Sugar Drinks

June 17, 2011 - 2:00PM

In the second and third episodes of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we were able to see a consistent nutrition obstacle for both Alex, a 23-year-old with aspirations to be a sports agent (in a Hugo Boss suit!), and Dana, a middle-aged singer from Tennessee. Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, helped Alex and Dana recognize that this major crutch was the addiction to soda and sugar drinks. While Alex in particular did not consume large quantities of food, he would drink up to 2,000 calories a day of orange juice and soda. Dana was particularly fond of high-fat foods and quarts of Hawaiian Punch. Both have learned there are other things to drink besides sugar...

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