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Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday Trisha Yearwoods Southern Kitchen!

2012-04-20T12:42:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday – Trisha Yearwood’s ‘Southern Kitchen’!

April 20, 2012

“That’s how I grew up, everything revolved around the kitchen if my mom was, who was the primary person cooking, we were all hanging in there with her and then in our family, sat as a family and had dinner,” reveals Trisha Yearwood to Healthy Hollywood.

The country singer is bringing her love of cooking and Southern hospitality to the Food Network. Already the author of two cookbooks, Trisha now has her own cooking show, “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.” “I thought a cooking show might be cool, but I don’t want to stand behind a counter and just say, ‘then you add a stick of butter,’ but we integrated my friends and family. It became a chance to hang out with the people I love and then we accidentally got some food made.”

Trisha invites viewers into her Nashville kitchen and shares recipes passed down from her family. She’s cooking up some of her favorite comfort foods, like barbequed chicken and mac & cheese, but hopes to add a healthier, lighter twist. “My challenge is to find ways to not lose the flavor and still have that comfort feeling and still have that connection with your mother or your grandmother. You know, back then, my mom would serve broccoli, but it would be smothered in cheese sauce.”

Trisha started to give her recipes a healthy makeover after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mother passed away from cancer in 2011, but Trisha hopes to pass on her mom’s new found love of healthy comfort food via her cookbooks and Food Network show. “She taught my sister and me how to make some of these things lighter. In seeing her want to be healthier as healthy as she could be, with what she was going through, [I am now adding] more fruits, more vegetables, and more grains.”

Trisha, who is married to country superstar Garth Brooks, does get a little help in the kitchen from her famous husband. “He’s the guy that will come through the kitchen and say, ‘I love this pasta salad, but can you add this or try that.’ He’s more of an experimenter in the kitchen than I am. But, he’s also the guy that I can say, ‘look, I’ve just made dinner for the last two nights. I don’t want to cook today,’ and he’ll do it.”

“Trisha’s Southern Kitchen” airs on the Food Network on Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Or for more information, check out www.foodnetwork.com/trishas-southern-kitchen.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Ask Keri Glassman How Many Calories Does One Need When Breastfeeding?

2012-04-19T12:53:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Ask Keri Glassman — How Many Calories Does One Need When Breastfeeding?

April 19, 2012

Nutritionist Keri Glassman, who regularly shares her expertise on Access Hollywood and Access Hollywood Live, is answering your nutrition, diet, and health questions.

Want to know which foods to curb sugar cravings? Or, what should you eat before a workout? Ask Keri anything!

Keri will choose one great question a week to be answered Thursday in our Healthy Hollywood column.

To submit questions for Keri, click HERE!

This week’s question is from reader Jody — How many total daily calories does someone need if breastfeeding?

Keri says…

Congrats on your new baby, Jody! It’s so important to take care of your nutrition now more than ever as you’re caring for you and your new baby!

Most mothers require roughly 500 extra calories per day during lactation to keep up with the demands of breastfeeding. However, you may already be consuming adequate calories. I like to focus more on meeting nutrient needs and listening to your body (your hunger quotient will guide you!) versus counting calories. Although, “dieting” during lactation is not appropriate because you need to recover and your baby needs proper nutrition, you can still lose weight while eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet.

Whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding, proper nutrition is important for your recovery from a long nine months! An extra benefit of eating a healthy diet is that proper nutrition will help you cope better with the inevitable fatigue (and even those mood swings!) that new demands of motherhood bring on.

Specific nutrients to focus on:

- Calcium: Your calcium stores were diminished during pregnancy to help your baby grow and develop. Make sure to eat plenty of calcium rich foods to replenish your stores. Try bok choy, spinach, kale, canned salmon, and of course your usual suspects, milk, yogurt and cheese.

- Omega 3s: Omega 3s are critical for your baby’s brain and eye development. If you are breastfeeding, try to incorporate foods high in omega 3s, such as fish and fish oils, walnuts, and flaxseed. Studies have shown that omega 3s also play a role in weight loss. Other foods to try include hemp milk, tofu and fortified eggs.

- Antioxidants: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to get the necessary antioxidants to help keep your body as healthy as possible. Antioxidants scavenge free radicals, preventing cellular damage involved in aging, cancer, and a variety of other diseases. Try getting your antioxidant punch from sweet potato, kale, cantaloupe, and artichokes.

- B Vitamins: Eat plenty of whole grains and dark greens to ensure your body gets the B vitamins it needs to maintain proper metabolic pathways. B vitamins play an important role in carbohydrate metabolism, red blood cell formation, and work to promote healthy nerves. A few of my favorite grains are quinoa, amaranth, barley and brown rice.

- Fluids: Make sure to drink a lot of fluid (water especially). If you are breastfeeding, you may be depleting your fluids through the milk you are producing. Try a splash of fresh lemon or sliced fruits like strawberries or oranges for added flavor.

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, smoking, and medications (speak to your MD): Most everything you eat or drink goes directly to your baby through breast milk. Don’t eat or drink anything you wouldn’t want your baby to have!

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday Sip To Your Health!

2012-04-18T11:28:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday – Sip To Your Health!

April 18, 2012

Feeling stressed? Fatigued? Bloated? Whatever your ailment, a cup of tea might be your remedy! Celebrities like Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, and Gwyneth Paltrow are often spotted out on the town with their tea in tow.

While brewing a cup of tea is nothing new, people are discovering all kinds of medicinal benefit. “Many teas contain antioxidants that are believed to help against free radicals that can contribute to cancer, heart disease, diabetes and clogged arteries. Studies have also shown that tea can help encourage weight loss and lower cholesterol,” reveals Linda Appel Lipsius, co-founder and CEO of Teatulia.

Teatulia is an organic line of 10 different teas. Teatulia offers up such brews as peppermint herbal to ginger herbal to green and more traditional black tea. “Although tea is often heralded for bringing about mental alertness, they are often drank as part of a relaxation ritual. Even the caffeinated ones have less caffeine than coffee,” points out Linda.

So, why not pour yourself a cup of wellness. Teatulia reveals to Healthy Hollywood a few of their tea’s benefits.

Peppermint Tea:
-Promotes digestion
-Soothes stomach lining to relieve cramps
-Helps improve concentration and brain performance

Ginger Tea:
-Lessens stress
-Prevents chills, fever and excessive sweating
-Eradicates headaches

Neem Tea:
-Reduces nausea
-Brightens skin
-Treats upper respiratory infections

Tulsi Tea:
-Boosts stamina
-Calms nerves
-Acts as a natural sleep aid

For more information on Teatulia, check out www.teatulia.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday Get A High-Tech Workout!

2012-04-17T11:02:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday – Get A High-Tech Workout!

April 17, 2012

Welcome to the era of high-tech fitness!

There seems to be a zillion and one gadgets and apps to meet all of our fitness needs. Whether it’s tracking calories, logging food intake, designing a personalized workout – there’s a gizmo for just about anything – except actually getting it to burn calories for you. Stay tuned coach potatoes, Healthy Hollywood is sure that gadget is in the works!

Healthy Hollywood’s curiosity is peaked by all these inspiration/informative devices. Do they actually work or will they inevitably end up collecting dust in my apparatus graveyard?

Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels recently teamed up with the high-tech tracker, the BodyMedia FIT Armband. She promises it is “an essential tool to losing weight, getting in shape, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” Really? Let’s test her claims!

Healthy Hollywood recruited its favorite New York trainer at Equinox Fitness, Ben Hart. Ben, a competitive boxer, is a go-to fitness guy and is up on all the latest and greatest apparatuses on the market. So, Ben spent a good week putting Jillian’s monitor to the test. “As a trainer, I believe this device is a great device. I think this could be very helpful to some of my clients to help them manage aspects of wellness they find hard to do themselves on a day-to-day basis.”

The BodyMedia FIT Armband is worn throughout the day and monitors all of your daily activity and sleep time (which is important for weight loss). It also offers a personalized workout/diet plan, plus feedback from Ms. Michaels herself when you sync it up to a computer and input data that will then track calories in and out, offers suggested meal plans and workout routine – it basically keeps on top of all things wellness-related. “It makes it very easy to get to know some of your current habits and adjust to make a better you. I would recommend it to my clients whether they’re trying to lose or maintain weight. There’s no more guessing on how much you have burned, just track! Some of my clients find it hard to wear the heart rate monitor around chest,” adds Ben.

The BodyMedia FIT Armband is an investment. The device costs $179.99 plus it requires an activation subscription to Jillian’s online feedback, which is $4 per week. Also, Ben cautions it can be a negative for those who are already compulsive calorie counters. “This counter will feed the problem to an obsessed level. For everyone, I would recommend using it in moderation. I firmly believe that using it too much will drive you nuts about how much you burn relative to how much you are taking in. I think overuse of this product could lead to an obsessive lifestyle. Start off by using it just during workouts to get an overview of current fitness routine. Then, gradually start to use it a couple days a week to keep you conscious and on top of your habits.”

Overall though, Ben thinks this is an awesome device for anyone serious at taking their health and fitness to the next level.

For more information on Jillian Michaels’ BodyMedia Fit Armband, check out www.jillianmichaels.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin Monday Elisabeth Hasselbecks Amazing Race!

2012-04-16T12:22:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin’ Monday – Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s Amazing Race!

April 16, 2012

Elisabeth might be known for her verbal sparring on the chat-fest “The View,” but off the couch she’s anything but combative.

Healthy Hollywood caught up with the spunky co-host over the weekend in New York City at a book signing for her cookbook, “Deliciously G-Free.” She’s a huge advocate for all things gluten-free, as she was diagnosed with celiac disease nearly a decade ago.

The petite morning TV star is an absolute delight to be around. She’s laid-back, chatty and interviewing her is like getting together with an old girlfriend. She also gets high marks for her love of working out. “I think I was born a runner,” exclaims Elisabeth!

The busy mother of three reveals to Healthy Hollywood running is the secret to her sanity. “I am better mom and better me when I’ve had a better run. For whatever reason, I am not big on shopping. I like to bargain shop, but I don’t feel a release from that. I will hit the grocery store and I do like going through the aisles with a cart. I am not a yoga person. I don’t go out and dance, so my release will come during a run. It’s really the only time I feel unattached and free to organize my thoughts.”

For the second year in a row, Elisabeth put her love of running to a good cause. She hosted the MORE Magazine/Fitness women’s only half-marathon this Sunday and ran in support of Team NoGii (the name of her gluten-free product line) to raise money for celiac disease research. “First of all, I like to think of it as a full race, not a half. Preparation for the race has been long in the oven. Prep begins 2 or 3 months out. So, it is speed work twice a week and a couple comfortable, easier runs mid-week. I think for any woman at any stage of her life, having a goal like a half marathon is important because it guides your steps – literally,” shares Elisabeth.

Over 10 thousand women joined Elisabeth for the half-marathon. Always competitive, Elisabeth finished the race in an hour and forty minutes, beating last year’s time by 4 minutes.

But, don’t expect her not to be running later this week. “I will run to or from work or run to pick up the kids from school. Whenever I can I run. My husband (she’s married to former NFL player Tim Hasselbeck) is my best running partner because he knows the importance of a good run.

For more on Elisabeth and gluten-free lifestyle, head to www.elisabethhasselbeck.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Its Official: Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Engaged!

2012-04-13T13:11:00.000-07:00

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BREAKING NEWS: It’s Official: Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Engaged!

It’s official – Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are engaged!

“Yes, it’s confirmed,” Brad’s manager, Cynthia Pett-Dante said in a statement to People magazine and the Associated Press on Friday afternoon. “It is a promise for the future and their kids are very happy.

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Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday Elles Body Of Health!

2012-04-13T10:27:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday – Elle’s Body Of Health!

April 13, 2012

At 48, Elle Macpherson is in unbelievable shape. The supermodel has the enviable body that easily rivals any 20-something.

“My motivation is feeling joyful, inspired, passionate, patient, strong and healthy,” Elle reveals in the May issue of Fitness magazine. “That’s more important to me than hitting X number of pounds on the scale, and it drives what I eat and how I work out,” she adds.

The single mother of two radiates on the cover of Fitness magazine’s 20th anniversary issue. Besides the busy job of raising two boys, she’s also the creative director of two companies, a signature lingerie line and bath products – not to mention she’s the executive producer of NBC’s designer reality show “Fashion Star.”

But, Elle confides staying busy, and loving what she does, is one of the secrets to her ageless appeal, “I’m passionate about lingerie and ‘Fashion Star,’ and I’m passionate about my sports – skiing, surfing, biking.”

Unlike some youth-obsessed stars, Elle doesn’t romanticize time gone by, adding, “I’m almost 50, so I obviously don’t have the same body I had when I was 20. But I also don’t have the same mind-set: Then I was wracked with self-consciousness and insecurity. Now I appreciate my maturity, my depth of spirit and soul and my understanding of who I am and what’s important to me.”

For more on Elle, head over to www.fitnessmagazine.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Ask Keri Glassman Is Chewing Gum Bad For You?

2012-04-12T16:35:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Ask Keri Glassman — Is Chewing Gum Bad For You?

April 12, 2012

Nutritionist Keri Glassman, who regularly shares her expertise on Access Hollywood and Access Hollywood Live, is answering your nutrition, diet, and health questions.

Want to know which foods to curb sugar cravings? Or, what should you eat before a workout? Ask Keri anything!

Keri will choose one great question a week to be answered Thursday in our Healthy Hollywood column.

To submit questions for Keri, click HERE!

This week’s question is from reader Bridget — I always keep a pack of gum in my bag, but I have a feeling it might not be good for me to chew on. What’s the deal?

Keri says…

“Gum is one of those deceptive “foods.” While it can be a replacement to mindless noshing, all the sugar and/or artificial sweeteners are no good for your body (and teeth!). Sugar-free gum is filled with a variety of artificial sweeteners to keep it chewy and flavorful.

These sweeteners include aspartame, one of the most commercially used artificial sweeteners that has been linked to having carcinogenic (cancer-causing) effects. Researchers theorize that artificial sweeteners, which can be 200-700 times sweeter than sugar, cause our bodies to react differently to food.

When calories don’t follow the sweet flavor, our bodies search for calories, resulting in more cravings and often increased overall calorie consumption! Yes, artificial sweeteners have the ability to make us crave more sweets! Sugar-filled gum is no better. The sugar in gum provides us with empty (and unhealthy!) calories and coats our teeth with the tooth-decaying sugars. Yuck!

Although gum and other hard candies seem like great oral fixes, they can also increase bloating. Turning foods over in our mouths causes us to swallow lots of air, generating an excess buildup of gas in our abdomen. This bloat makes us feel puffy – the last thing we want right before beach season!

The next time you feel like reaching for a stick of gum, try brewing some tea instead. Sipping slowly on hot or cold tea is a great way to calm both your cravings and stress levels. If you’re missing that minty flavor, try peppermint tea to help your body’s digestive system and actually reduce bloating!”

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday Sexy At 66!

2012-04-11T12:22:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday – Sexy At 66!

April 11, 2012

Who says women don’t get sexier with age? They’ve probably never met or seen designer Norma Kamali.

At 66, the style icon is a powerhouse of living well. “Fitness, healthy lifestyle choices and empowered self-esteem are my advice to women. If you are healthy, your hair, eyes, skin and body look and feel good. You stand with confidence and embrace life positively. That should be your daily plan,” reveals Norma Kamali to Healthy Hollywood.

The style icon has certainly mastered a life plan that works beautifully. After 40 years, she’s still a player in the fashion world. Jennifer Lopez wore Norma Kamali in the super hot “Dance Again” video with boyfriend Casper Smart. She recently launched a collection of under $100 lower-priced clothing called KamaliKulture. Her secret to living and looking well is simple, adding, “So many women cover up lines and wrinkles and parts of their body they don’t love, rather than embracing themselves. What I found is that all those dirty little secrets we have break our self-esteem and are reflected in the way we look and in the way that people perceive us.”

For the past decade, Norma has put her designs on the feel-good world and wants to pass along a message of empowerment to women. “Take charge of how your look and feel. Workout, dance, sing, and avoid processed food,” adds Kamali, who also launched a signature line of wellness products. “I believe olive oil is the ultimate elixir for inside and outside beauty. There are so many uses for olive oil from consumption as a nutritious source of good fats, to heart health, to cleanse the liver and kidneys of toxins, to enhance skin and hair. It can also be used as a massage oil or a lubricant, in addition to a digestive aid for regularity.”

As for learning how to grow older with grace and confidence, Kamali tells Healthy Hollywood, “I just don’t think about age. I have an enormous amount of curiosity, so I think when you feel you have a lot to learn you might seem less rigid, which I guess is the opposite of fluid and youthful.”

For more on Norma and her wellness tips, head over to www.normakamali.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday Reduce Eye Wrinkles In 30 Days!

2012-04-10T09:49:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday – Reduce Eye Wrinkles In 30 Days!

April 10, 2012

OK, so we’ve all heard time and time again about the latest and greatest wrinkle-reducing treatment! In fact, Healthy Hollywood has been known to drop a few dollars (or more) on potions promising to give me the lineless, youthful glow of someone like Kerry Washington or Katy Perry.

Alas, my quest for flawless skin typically ends in disappointment. But, always eager to give it another go, Healthy Hollywood stumbled upon PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser. It’s the first FDA-approved at-home laser clinically proven to reduce fine lines around the eyes. “Unlike lotions and creams, which are most effective on the skin’s outer layer, the PaloVia laser for eye wrinkles also works below the surface where wrinkles form,” reveals Rich Bankowski, Clinical Director at Palomar Medical Technologies.

The device works similar to in-office treatments. “Short pulses of micro-fine laser light reach deeply into the skin’s sub-layers, treating the aging support structure. Then the body’s natural healing process sweeps away older, damaged tissue and rebuilds it with fresh, new collagen and elastin – the crucial building blocks of smooth, youthful skin,” adds Bankowski. Clinical studies have shown that, with just 3 – 4 minutes a day for one month, you can reduce eye wrinkles and reverse the signs of aging.

Healthy Hollywood did test out the device. PaloVia came with instructions, but I still had a hard time getting the laser to activate and wasn’t sure if I was zapping my wrinkles. Thankfully, I don’t have the deepest of lines – but I could use a little refining. ï

Truth be told, I am a bit gadget-challenged, but I did finally figure it out. As for any pain, I felt a pulsating sting during each 3-second application. Typically, it takes 2 – 4 applications for each eye and on average 6 – 8 applications around each eye. After my treatment, I was left with some redness and a bit of soreness, but it was gone by morning.

To be fair, I have only used the PaloVia twice, but plan on continuing for the full 30 days. Why not? The beauty gurus over at Allure magazine honored the device with their “Best of Beauty” award, which is a big deal in the beauty biz.

To check it out for yourself, head over to www.palovia.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin Monday Yoga Turns Up The Heat!

2012-04-09T12:29:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin’ Monday – Yoga Turns Up The Heat!

April 9, 2012

Cue Nelly’s hit “Hot in Herre” — as yogis everywhere turn up the heat!

It’s not enough to just do headstands, a fierce warrior two, or even an intense nonstop yoga flow. Right now many yogis want to practice in heated rooms, so they get a workout that delivers not just a toned, limber body, but also a detoxifying sweat.

“Hot yoga is HOTTER than ever right now because our students are generally strong students who want to increase the buzz and benefit of this very physically demanding flow yoga practice,” reveals Halle Becker, senior hot power yoga teacher at New York City’s Pure Yoga. “They [students] love the result of a truly drenched inward and outward experience they feel they have received a complete workout,” adds Halle.

Unlike the insane 105-degree sweltering heat of Bikram yoga, which is a static 26-pose practice, Pure’s hot power rooms are 95 degrees, and the practice is non-stop movement, as the teacher connects one pose to the next. Healthy Hollywood can attest you will be dripping sweat onto your mat – but you will feel awesome and totally invigorated.

Some just like hot and the heat can do a mind and body good. “The benefits of the hot room are many. The practice is helped by the heat as it makes the muscles warm and supple allowing the practitioner to ‘feel the heat’ on many levels,” reveals Halle, who adds, “You do burn calories as with any workout but you FEEL the body working at its maximum when you add heat to any type of physical activity.”

Gyms and studios are also raising the temperature in other group classes, like cycling and more traditional cardio/conditioning workouts. Kate Albarelli, who created a ballet-inspired toning, called Figure 4 at Pure Yoga, just recently added heat to her classroom. “With heat, we will penetrate the muscles even deeper during the strengthening sections, allowing for more intensity, a deeper ‘burn,’ and reaching more intrinsic muscle fibers. With the heat and the elevated heart rate, the detoxification benefit is paramount,” states Kate.

So, you don’t get burned, but hot yoga is not for everyone – especially for yoga newbies. “My suggestion would be to take some basic classes to learn the science and then grow your practice in the hot room,” advises Halle.

Also, it’s wise for everyone to stay hydrated and bring plenty of water to class and tune into your body. “I always tell people ‘LEGGO MY EGO’ there is no prize for overexerting yourself just to keep up if you are not feeling it that day – WHEN YOU STOP THINKING THE YOGA AND KEEPING THE MIND FREE BECAUSE ALL YOU ARE THINIKING ABOUT IS ‘I AM HOT’ – you have lost the yoga,” reveals Halle.

For more on hot power yoga, check out www.pureyoga.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday De-Stress/Weigh Less!

2012-04-06T13:21:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday – De-Stress/Weigh Less!

April 6, 2012

Feeling frazzled? Crazed? Tense? You’re certainly not alone – I would say most of us suffer from stress – some of us a big, bad way. As we know, too much stress can wreak havoc on our mind and body.

But, did you know it expands our waistline? Some folks mistakenly believe too much stress leads to weight loss – so not the truth! Nutritionist and a contributor to Healthy Hollywood, Keri Glassman’s new book, “Slim Calm Sexy Diet,” has the skinny (or not-skinny) on being overwhelmed.

“Our bodies are programmed to treat stress, no matter what the source, as an assault and we go into survival mode,” says Keri. “This means that cortisol, a stress hormone, will increase and disrupt our natural tempo and affects our insulin sensitivity. This causes an increased risk in cardiovascular ailments, cancer, diabetes, and you got it, an increase in appetite and weight!”

Stress-induced weight gain tends to go right to our middle. Maybe that’s why so many of us struggle with bulging bellies. “If you are chronically stressed, this physical response, unfortunately, doesn’t go away. Stress makes it easy to gain weight and harder to lose it,” adds Keri.

So, how can we frantic multi-tasking folks reduce stress? Exercise is an awesome option to combat it, but Keri also has some other suggestions, “Try to have planned out response to that stress trigger. For example, some people like to meditate, call a specific friend, listen to a particular song, or read a passage from a favorite book. The only wrong answer to what helps reduce stress is a triple bacon burger!”

“Slim Calm Sexy Diet” is packed with 365 food strategies for mind/body bliss. Keri shares with Healthy Hollywood five of her favorite stress-reducing nutrients.

1. Avocados – These creamy fruits contain many wonderful vitamins and minerals, and are loaded with belly-burning monounsaturated fats. But, they are calming because they contain serotonin, that happy feel good hormone you may have heard about.

2. Cashews – You may know, I’m nuts about nuts, and these guys contain zinc, which has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression. It’s especially important to get zinc daily, because our body doesn’t store it.

3. Chocolate – Dark chocolate, in particular, is known to lower blood pressure and we all know that chocolate has an undeniable link to enhancing our mood.

4. Green Tea – I am a huge fan of green tea for its amazing antioxidant gifts, and in the case of calming, it contains an amino acid, theanine, which has been shown to protect against cancer. And ever so simply, the act of drinking a warm mug of tea is calming all on its own.

5. Oranges – These vitamin C powerhouses are not only calming, but amazingly portable thanks to their thick peel. Just the aroma of peeling an orange is enough to calm me down. Vitamin C also increases libido.

To check out Keri’s book “Slim Calm Sexy Diet,” head over to www.amazon.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Ask Keri Glassman How To Tip The Scale!

2012-04-05T12:30:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Ask Keri Glassman — How To Tip The Scale!

April 5, 2012

Nutritionist Keri Glassman, who regularly shares her expertise on Access Hollywood and Access Hollywood Live, is answering your nutrition, diet, and health questions.

Want to know which foods to curb sugar cravings? Or, what should you eat before a workout? Ask Keri anything!

Keri will choose one great question a week to be answered Thursday in our Healthy Hollywood column.

To submit questions for Keri, click HERE!

This week’s question is from reader Alison is — What should you do if the scale isn’t budging?

Keri says…

Try giving these three tips a try:

First, keep a food journal.

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, when people record what they eat, they often find they’ve been drastically underestimating their intake. Writing down what you’ve been eating (honestly!) for a few days can help you assess where you’ve been over or even under-eating, what your portion sizes are like, and where you may need to add certain core nutrients into your diet.

For example, many people skimp on fat when they are dieting, but you need fat to burn fat!

Next, try preparing your own meals for the next couple of days so you know exactly when you are taking in.

Sometimes if you are eating out at restaurants a lot, you may not know exactly how much salt or sugar you are putting into your body.

Excess salt can cause you to hold extra water weight, so if you control every bite you take, you may see some quick water weight loss. Also, you’ll probably feel better all-around from a few days of “clean” food.

Finally, revamp your exercise routine with some high-energy bursts in the impressive calorie-burning interval training.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday Reggie Bush Is Fit For A New Lady!

2012-04-04T12:40:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday – Reggie Bush Is Fit For A New Lady!

April 4, 2012

Let’s just say, “Kim Kardashian who?”

NFL’s Reggie Bush has a smokin’ hot new lady and their relationship is getting physical – literally. “I’ve never had a workout date before, this is my first workout date,” reveals Reggie. Ah, there’s a first time for everything!

Equinox fitness club hooked up Reggie with one of their hottest trainers, Lia Smith, and the two of them took over Miami’s Sun Life Stadium. Their workout date was set-up to be as hot ‘n provocative as an exercise regimen could possibly be.

To check it out, click here, but be warned, you may never look at exercising the same way again.

The super sexy Lia had the very sculpted (and often shirtless) Reggie working up a sweat by pulling a linebacker sled, doing chin-ups on the goal post, squats, lunges – and that’s just the beginning.

Reggie’s sweat-fest was based on Equinox’s soon-to-be launched training camp class (aka ETC), which is a hard-core athletic-inspired group fitness workout. And, Equinox wanted the running back’s seal of approval. “I play football, so more of our training is tailored towards on the field, cone drills, catching balls, obviously the necessary things that we need to keep our skills up to par,” reveals the Miami Dolphins running back. Reggie adds, “As far as the Equinox ETC training, I think it’s more relatable to when I’m in my off-season training regimens.”

Reggie, who is in his off-season mode now, reveals he doesn’t let himself get out of shape. “I like, you know, looking good and staying in shape and staying healthy. I think it’s an important key to just staying young and having a lot of energy and being healthy. I love working out, it’s part of my job, so it’s kind of who I am and it’s kind of what I love to do.”

For more on Reggie or fitness/wellness tips from Equinox, head over to www.equinox.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday Gwyneths Hangover Helper!

2012-04-03T16:07:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday – Gwyneth’s Hangover Helper!

April 3, 2012

First off, Healthy Hollywood is not advocating drinking to excess – but we all know it happens! Gwyneth Paltrow has a remedy to help you prepare for the morning after. Yup! A go-to-hangover cure tried and tested by Ms. Paltrow – herself!

Gwyneth, who has her own wellness site GOOP, has the inside scoop on the best treatments for just about any ailment or concern. As far as preventing hangovers, the actress is a big fan of MERCY, which is an all-natural prevention drink. “You can drink it alone or mix it with alcohol to create a hangover-preventing cocktail. I also drink one if I’m feeling tired to give my system a boost,” writes Gwyneth on GOOP. For full disclosure’s sake, the actress even invested in the company after discovering MERCY.

Other celebrity fans include, Jay-Z, basketball sensation Jeremy Lin, and Emma Roberts. Touted as a ‘miracle in a can’ by those who imbibe too much - every once in a while. MERCY reportedly works by eliminating toxins, like acetaldehyde (alcohol’s unhealthy by-product), and restoring key nutrients. “Science and medicine has proven that intervention is the key – you simply cannot wait until the next day for any effective form of detoxification after a night of drinking. While everyone has their supposed hangover cure, most members of the medical community understand that it is urban legend. The reality is that once a hangover sets in, the after effects are there to stay for several hours, if not days,” reveals Dr. Steven Lamm, an internist in New York City.

To counter the effects of a night out, it is suggested to drink one full can of MERCY for every three to five cocktails. It can be mixed with alcohol or had on its own.

MERCY mixologist, Alex Ott, shared with Healthy Hollywood, one of his own special cocktail recipes:

Angel of MERCY

Ingredients:

1 oz of SVEDKA Cherry

2 oz of cranberry juice

3 pinches of ground ginger

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

2 oz MERCY

Combine all ingredients, except MERCY, in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture over an ice-filled highball glass until its 2/3 full. Float with MERCY. Garnish with a fresh cherry or lemon wheel.

For more tips, head to www.drinkmercy.com or check out Gwyneth’s wellness site, at www.goop.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin Monday Sloane Stephens Steps Up Her Game!

2012-04-02T11:28:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin’ Monday – Sloane Stephens Steps Up Her Game!

April 2, 2012

Sloane Stephens is set to take the tennis world by storm. At 18, Sloane kicked off the year as the youngest female player in the Women’s Tennis Association Top 100. And, she’s expected to be a serious contender on the tournament circuit.

“In my first pro matches, I was just so honored to be called to this level and once I started winning, I knew I was following the right path and in the right place,” Sloane reveals to Healthy Hollywood.

Healthy Hollywood caught up with the tennis sensation in New York City where she helped BENGAY celebrate the launch of their latest product, Zero Degrees. “It’s not a typical product you would think of when it comes to a younger athlete, but I’m here to change that,” declares Sloane. “Post-games I usually take a 10-minute ice bath (not my favorite), but since I understand the benefit of cold when it comes to pain relief, I grin and bear it.”

With tennis season heating up, Sloane doesn’t have much downtime and admits it’s hard to squeeze in workouts outside of tennis. “The days I am off, I make sure to stay hydrated and healthy in preparation for the next location, including running, getting in practice sets on the court and even getting ab work in while at the hotel. In the off-season (November and December), I do two hours of tennis in the morning (mostly hitting), then an additional two hours in the afternoon, and then fitness for an hour and half on a daily basis.”

Sloane, who is in amazing shape, credits running with helping to build her endurance on the tennis court. Plus, she says it’s important to always workout her core, adding, “Working your core is also great to maintain stability and strength. My routine includes 30 sit-ups, 30 obliques (each side), followed by a one-minute plank – repeat twice.”

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday Cooking With Giada!

2012-03-30T12:38:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday – Cooking With Giada!

March 30, 2012

“I always say four o’ clock rolls around and everybody starts to panic. What’s for dinner? What am I going to put on the table?” Giada De Laurentiis exclaims to Healthy Hollywood. We caught up with the Food Network star at the book party for her new cookbook, “Weeknights with Giada.” Inspired by her almost 4-year-old daughter, Jade, Giada put together recipes for quick and simple family dinners. “It’s become a little more challenging so I found some fun, creative ways to do that [home cook meals] and I thought, you know, I’d share it with all the other moms out there.”

It’s the perfect go-to-guide for busy parents scrambling to get dinner on the table. Giada says most of the recipes can be made in less than 30 minutes and use accessible ingredients. “I think people are really afraid right now, of using frozen vegetables or canned food. It makes them think that somehow they are not delivering on the promise of a great meal. But, it’s not true. There are some wonderful things out there and you just have to doctor them up and you’re ready to go. You can take shortcuts. It’s okay to take shortcuts. We all do it,” reveals Giada.

The recipes are all taste-tested and approved by Giada’s daughter and husband, Todd. One of their family favorites is pasta made with frozen veggies. Yup, this Emmy-award winning cook uses frozen vegetables – don’t tell! “I make this wagon wheel pasta with snap peas and peas. The snap peas are frozen, the edamame are frozen, the regular peas are frozen and the pasta is in the pantry. It’s olive oil and some pancetta (Italian bacon), which I always have in the fridge. You whip it all together, you don’t have to chop anything, just dump and stir. As long as you know the time it takes to cook pasta, you’ve got a great meal.”

Giada shares her Wagon Wheel pasta recipe with Healthy Hollywood.

Wagon Wheel Pasta with Pancetta & Peas:
(4 to 6 servings)

Ingredients:

1 pound wagon wheel–shaped pasta (rotelle)

.25 cup, plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

8 ounces pancetta, finely diced (about 2.25 cups)

2 large or 4 small shallots, chopped

.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1.5 cups sugar snap peas, cut into 1-inch pieces

1.5 cups shelled edamame beans

1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon kosher salt

.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

.25 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and drain on a paper towel–lined plate. Add the shallots to the pan and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth and scrape up the browned bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the snap peas and simmer for 2 minutes, until tender. Add the pasta, cooked pancetta, edamame, petite peas, Parmesan cheese, the remaining .25 cup olive oil, the salt, pepper, and mint. Toss until coated, adding the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to loosen the sauce. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

For more of Giada’s recipes, check out www.giadadelaurentiis.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday Spring Clean Your Skin!

2012-03-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday – Spring Clean Your Skin!

March 28, 2012

Spring is the season of renewal. It’s time to break out of winter’s doldrums and seize the warmer weather and revitalize your mind and body. And, just as seasons change, so should skincare.

Texas-based celebrity esthetician, Renee Rouleau, who is a favorite of stars like Jessica Simpson, Taraji P. Henson, and Demi Lovato, shares with Healthy Hollywood her top 5 spring skincare tips.

Skin Tip #1: Assess your skincare products

We all have more skincare products in our cabinets than we are actually using on a regular basis. Many of us have things that we don’t even know how or when to use, let alone when or why we bought it! Pull everything out of the cabinet and assess every product.

Toss:

-if the product is no longer working for you. No sense in hanging on to something that isn’t a fit for your skin

-if the product is older than two years. The preservative system in most skincare products has a shelf life of two years.

-if it contains Mineral Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petroleum or Petrolatum. These ingredients can be pore-clogging and can suffocate the skin. Especially now that the weather is starting to warm up, these ingredients are best to avoid.

-if it contains SD Alcohol, synthetic fragrance (listed on the ingredients as “fragrance”). These are common skin irritants and can cause skin sensitivity.

Skin Tip #2: Wash your makeup brushes

Most people rarely wash their makeup brushes, so give your brushes a spring cleaning to remove oil and bacteria that get caught in the bristles resulting in clogged pores and breakouts. How to wash your makeup brushes: Fill a glass with warm water and add 1 tablespoon of gentle shampoo or gel cleanser. Swish brushes in the glass and create a lather. Rinse well and use a comb to de-tangle the bristles and get them back in their original shape. Let dry in an upright glass in the sunlight.

Skin Tip #3: Make daily use of sunscreen a top priority – and apply it generously

It’s a fact that wearing sunscreen year round will reduce premature skin aging, but many people don’t think of wearing it until the temperatures warm up. So, if you haven’t been wearing a sunscreen moisturizer, now is the time to do so! The goal is to find a sunscreen that doesn’t use heavy emollients or sunscreen ingredients so as not to leave a greasy residue. Look for formulas containing Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide as they tend to leave a matte feeling on the skin. Try Renée Rouleau Daily Protection SPF 30.

Skin Tip #4: Spring clean your pores with a professional facial

Without a doubt, the most effective way to clear out blackheads and clogged pores from the skin is to have them manually removed with a professional facial. Plus, with the change of season, it’s a great time to consult with your esthetician about how to transition your skin into spring.

Skin Tip #5: Exfoliate to prevent blemishes

The change of season from winter to spring can bring on increased breakouts for some. Why? Since the air is dry in the winter, the skin may have some residual dead skin cell buildup. Then when the temperatures start to warm up, it can bring increased oil flow, which can get trapped underneath cellular buildup resulting in clogged pores and possible breakouts. The solution? Increase your exfoliation. A mild facial scrub with round particles (avoid apricot-based scrubs especially for sensitive skin since the rough edges can scratch the skin) should be used twice a week in circular motions for 60 seconds. Try Renée Rouleau Mint Buffing Beads. In addition, an alcohol-free acid exfoliator like Renée Rouleau Glycolic Serum can be used underneath night moisturizer to chemically dissolve and remove dead skin cells while you sleep!

For more information on Renee Rouleau and her skincare line, head to www.reneerouleau.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday Madonnas Mane Style!

2012-03-27T15:19:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Try It On Tuesday – Madonna’s Mane Style!

March 27, 2012

The mother of reinvention – Madonna – is at it again. With the release of her new album this week, “MDNA,” the world’s fashion icon has a new look. It’s been described as sexy erotica with a sporty touch. While the outfit is something only Madonna could pull off, her bouncy hairstyle is for ALL girls who want to let loose and have fun – no matter their age.

Madonna’s longtime hairstylist, Andy Lecompte, created the looks for her “Girl Gone Wild” video and says Madonna wanted her hairstyle to be carefree and reflect her “MDNA’s” getup and dance attitude. “It’s very ‘60s with a rockabilly edge factor,” Andy reveals to Healthy Hollywood. He kept her hair color platinum blonde since that’s the iconic look she’s known for. But, Andy says the soft curls are perfect for women of all ages and hair textures.

Andy created 3 different styles for the “Girl Gone Wild” video, but he shares with Healthy Hollywood how you can try her “Vixen” look.

Andy’s step-by-step styling:

1. Add a dab of Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier to wet hair to prime it for styling.

2. Blow-dry hair completely smooth with a ceramic brush.

3. Spritz hair with a heat protection spray to protect hair from heat fatigue.

4. Separate hair into small sections and use a medium to large barrel curling iron to set loose waves.

5. Finally, use fingers to apply Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray, tucking the hair behind one ear and giving it an all-over polished look.

Sounds pretty simple! Even me, a hair-challenged stylist, could give it a go.

For more information on products, check out Wella’s Facebook page, HERE!

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin Monday Hunger Games Workout!

2012-03-26T14:46:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin’ Monday – ‘Hunger Games’ Workout!

March 26, 2012

“The Hunger Games” is a worldwide phenomenon! The action-packed film raked in more than $150 million at the box office over the weekend.

Based on the wildly popular book series from Suzanne Collins, at the heart of the film is a kick-butt story of survival, with four skills necessary to master – archery, tree climbing, speed work, and strength.

So, to take on the role of Katniss, actress Jennifer Lawrence had to get in serious athletic shape.

“There was a lot of running – like track and free running. Then hand to hand combat, archery, and yoga,” reveals the 21-year-old about her training regimen to Access Hollywood.

The actress, who admits to being, “clumsy and pigeon-toed,” says she picked up archery pretty easily but, “I run like an idiot. I don’t know what’s wrong. My feet curve in – I’m pigeon-footed, so I run like…I had to restrain my feet to run straight. That was tricky.”

“The Hunger Games” is heavy on athletic prowess, so it’s no surprise exercise gurus are picking up on how to get their client to train like a tribute.

“As a fitness expert I love all the functional and real life moves inspired by this movie – running, jumping, crawling, tumbling plus all the skills like archery,” states fitness expert Lisa Wheeler of the online exercise site, Daily Burn. “I understand we are not ‘running for our life’ in a post-apocalyptic death match reality game, but to be able to move our bodies with ease, efficiency and grace and to look and feel great as we do it …now that is a goal,” adds Lisa.

Daily Burn’s “Hunger Games” workout is a circuit-based training regimen. Lisa suggests repeating each circuit 3 times and says you will start to see results in 3 to 4 weeks if you do her workout 4 times a week.

Learn To Train Like A Tribute:

After a 5-minute warm up, perform each exercise with little to no rest between, for one complete circuit. Finish up with a 5-10 minute cool down stretch to release tension from the muscles worked.

ARMS

Exercise - Single Arm Row with Rotation

Equipment – Resistance Band

Muscles Worked - back, shoulders and biceps, as well as core

Description – A single arm row simulates the upper body action in archery by drawing one elbow back (engaging the deep muscles of the back) and slightly rotating the torso. Hook tubing around a stable pole or doorjamb and place both handles in your right hand. Step back until the tubing has some tension. Pick up your right foot and balance on your left, and then begin to pull the tubing back, right hand moving towards right hip. Add a slight rotation to the right, opening up the shoulder.

Do 12-15 reps and switch sides.

ABS AND CORE

Exercise – Bear Squat

Equipment – none, just your body weight

Muscles Worked - Core dominant but also working legs, glutes, chest, shoulders and triceps

Description – The bear squat combines a full plank, which is fantastic for the core, and an explosive leg press. Begin in plank then bend your knees and send your hips back over your heels, keeping the knees off the floor (spine is flexed and arms are extended). With a powerful push from your legs, extend back out to plank and hold. Do 15-20 reps.

LEG STRENGTH

Exercise – Curtsy Squat Side Lunge

Equipment - Dumbbells

Muscles Worked - legs, glutes and core

Description – To truly develop strong legs that are functional for running, jumping, leaping and carrying heavy loads, you must train them in all directions. Holding heavy dumbbells in each hand, begin with feet together. Step out to the side with your right leg, keeping your left leg straight. Hinge forward slightly but keep chest lifted with the dumbbells on either side of your right leg. Push off your right foot and immediately step back and cross behind the left leg, bending both knees into a curtsy squat. Do 12-15 reps and switch sides.

AGILITY

Exercise – Quick Feet Drill

Equipment – none, just your body weight

Muscles Worked - Cardio driven but focus on legs and core

Description – To be quick on your feet and have the agility to change direction quickly, you must train the muscles to fire rapidly and with power. This drill is about quickness and endurance and really elevates your heart rate. Begin in the athletic ready stance (feet a little wider than shoulder width with knees slightly bent and a slight hinge forward from the hips) with arms out to the side, palms forward. Start moving your feet as fast as you can as if running, keeping the feet close to the ground. Keeping your shoulders and torso stable, randomly twist your hips (knees and feet as well!) to the right and quickly back to the center. Continue for 1 minute. Repeat to the left, continuing to keep your feet moving as quickly as possible.

Check out Daily Burn for the ‘Hunger Games’ workout or other fitness tips, at www.dailyburn.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday Cook Like A Healthy Celebrity Chef!

2012-03-23T12:10:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday – Cook Like A Healthy Celebrity Chef!

March 23, 2012

This week spas, fitness centers, and restaurants nationwide have celebrated wellness week. Hotspots opened up their doors to folks like us who can’t always afford the most luxe treatments to let us in on their secrets to living a healthier life. Besides offering deep discounts on services, wellness week also dishes out simple tips and advice on cooking and nutrition.

Celebrity chef David Burke is one of wellness week’s go-to guys. “A simple suggestion is to eat main course soups that are plentiful in hearty vegetables; be sure to shop for vegetables in season. Large salads as a main course is also a great option – using interesting ingredients in the salad with chopped chicken, grilled shrimp and low fat cheeses. A grilled low fat cheese sandwich with sesame seeds and garlic is a fun and exciting option to enhance your diet!”

David, who owns a number of New York City restaurants, created special menus for wellness week, adding, “We believe in the best ingredients, sustainable products and wonderful plating. We recognize that we need to customize our offerings to different clientele. Wellness week has been a way to show we care about our diners and want them to enjoy and ‘be well.’”

But, you don’t have to live in New York to experience David’s healthy eating, there are simple things all of us can do everyday. “When putting together a daily menu, be sure to eat smaller amounts of beef products and large portions of vegetables. Get creative with different food groups and develop fun sandwiches, soups and salads before you put them down on paper. Be sure to go to the market prior to creating your menu – the fish market, especially,” suggests David.

David shares with Healthy Hollywood one of his favorite healthy salads.

Endive Salad
(4 servings)

Ingredients:

4 white endives

4 red endives

2 baby candy cane beets

20 pitted Kalamata olives

8 grape tomatoes

1 Granny Smith apple

4 oz Manchego

Dressing:

1 cup Kalamata olives, dried and chopped

3 cups extra virgin olive oil

1 orange, zested

.5 cup sherry vinegar

1 tsp Za’atar spice

1 tsp salt

Method:
Cut both red & white endives in quarters and cut out the core. Thinly shave candy cane beets (ideally on a mandolin). Cut grape tomatoes in half. Julienne the Granny Smith apple. Arrange 1 red & 1 white endive on each plate. Drizzle 1tablespoon of dressing over endive leaves. Garnish each plate with sliced beets, 4 grape tomato halves, & 5 olives each. Drizzle another tablespoon of dressing over the top & finish with julienne apples and shaved Manchego.

For more information on wellness week, check out www.wellnessweek2012.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Ask Keri Banish Belly Fat!

2012-03-22T14:30:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Ask Keri – Banish Belly Fat!

March 22, 2012

Nutritionist Keri Glassman, who regularly shares her expertise on Access Hollywood and Access Hollywood Live, is answering your nutrition, diet, and health questions.

Want to know which foods to curb sugar cravings? Or, what should you eat before a workout? Ask Keri anything!

Keri will choose one great question a week to be answered Thursday in our Healthy Hollywood column.

To submit questions for Keri, click HERE!

This week, a number of Healthy Hollywood readers asked, “How can I get rid of belly fat?”

Belly Fat:

Oh, belly fat … something almost everyone focuses on. Studies show a link between mid-section abdominal fat (yes, the belly bulge) to a greater risk for heart disease and diabetes, not just feeling not-so-great in a bikini.

So, what’s actually causing us to gain weight in our bellies? Often, it’s the big, bad “S” word – Stress! When we’re stressed, the cortisol levels in our bodies rise, causing food cravings and simultaneously triggering an enzyme in our fat cells to convert cortisone to cortisol, therefore triggering more food cravings. The reason why stress often leads to weight gain in the form of belly fat is due to a higher number of enzymes in our visceral fat cells (the ones packed around our vital organs in our midsection). Researchers have found that these belly fat cells have four times as many cortisol receptors as regular fat cells!

What do we do about it? We need to combat the conversion of cortisone to cortisol by helping our bodies calm down! Paying attention to stress levels and managing that stress is critical to overall health including a flat belly. MUFAs, or Monounsaturated Fatty Acids are the healthy fats that help protect our bodies from chronic diseases including high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Researchers have also found that these healthy fats help cut down on belly fat. Also, make sure you’re drinking enough water throughout the day, performing core strength training exercises, and getting in some probiotics (either through supplement form, or in foods, like yogurt). As for getting in your MUFAs, here are some of my favorite foods rich in them:

- Avocado: Avocados are rich in glutathione, a substance that actually helps block intestinal absorption of certain fats. This creamy fruit is also packed with vitamins E and B, beta-carotene, lutein, and folate. Try substituting avocado for your regular mayo spread on a sandwich or when making tuna or chicken salad, or even add one quarter of an avocado to your morning smoothie.

- Nuts: Nuts are a great snack because they are easy to pack when you’re on the go and provide a quick and easy way to curb your hunger – especially during that mid-afternoon slump. I love almonds, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. Try munching on 7 walnut halves for your mid-afternoon snack instead of that seemingly irresistible bag of potato chips – the nuts are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, which won’t just help you slim down, they’ll also help reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and even make your brain sharper, helping you get through the rest of the day.

- Olive Oil: All cooking oils are not the same! When grilling vegetables or mixing your own salad dressing, reach for cold-expeller pressed olive oil. “Cold pressed” olive oil means that it is made simply by pressing the source of the oil, rather than oil that is extracted chemically. What’s even better is that 75% of the fats in olive oil are made up of MUFAs! That’s more than any other form of cooking oil. Researchers found that olive oil not only reduces the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, but it also increases the odds of a trimmer waist.

- Chocolate: Dark chocolate (aim for 70% cocoa) promotes heart health by reducing stress on blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. If you practice portion control, eating chocolate will help you manage cravings, helping you to shed pounds. I like combining cocoa powder with yogurt for an evening treat…

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday Spa Like A Celeb!

2012-03-21T11:35:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday — Spa Like A Celeb!

March 21, 2012

Ok, here’s your chance to be pampered like a movie star! Who doesn’t deserve that? Experience Jessica Alba’s exfoliating facial, or Josh Duhamel’s favorite massage or just get a luxe manicure like Paris Hilton.

This week, feel-good folks nationwide are celebrating wellness week and spas, gyms, and fitness centers will be offering their services and classes for either $50 or 50% off to allow folks like us to feel good inside and out! Book an appointment now at www.wellnessweek2012.com.

Healthy Hollywood couldn’t wait to the end of the article to gives readers the details on how to book their appointment now!

Former New York City ‘Housewife’ and owner of Completely Bare, Cindy Barshop, is also sharing her wellness expertise. Her NYC spa is offering a bikini laser for just $50 (regularly $220). Not bad! But, if you’re like most of us and can’t jet to New York City for the day, Cindy is also revealing a few of her favorite shape-up for spring tips with Healthy Hollywood.

Cindy’s Get Ready for Spring Tips

1) Get ready for shorts season by getting on a regular waxing appointment schedule, or keeping up to date with your laser hair removal appointments. If you shave or wax, I’d recommend a hair inhibiting moisturizer to slow the hair growth and hair density, like Completely Bare’s Completely Smooth sold at www.completelybare.com.

2) Go light. Now is the perfect time to get highlights, as your hair naturally lightens in the summer. Not only will this brighten your complexion, but will also perk up your look and mood!

3) Exfoliate with a sugar or salt-based body scrub before applying sunless tanner, to help skin look radiant, even out texture, get rid of dry skin and prevent breakouts. Be gentle as you exfoliate all over the body.

4) Book your spray tan appointment for a glowing tan, without the harsh effects associated with the sun. Invest in a sunless tanner, like salon bronze airbrush tanning system, for in between appointments. Tan arms and legs will help you embrace your warmer weather wardrobe.

5) Pedicures are a must. Visit a professional nail salon or purchase a kit, such as the Essence of Beauty Personal Salon Safety Kit, which retails for $7.99 at CVS. Bold and bright neon colors are in for spring and are a fun way to dive into the warmer weather!

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Try It Out Tuesday Banish Cellulite Now!

2012-03-20T11:35:00.000-07:00

Healthy Hollywood: Try It Out Tuesday – Banish Cellulite Now!

March 20, 2012

Healthy Hollywood always perks up when it hears or reads about the latest weapon in the fight against cellulite. There are tons of creams, exercises, and diets – but to date, there is no proven method to smooth out spongy skin.

Like 90 percent of women, I hate to admit, but I have cellulite – sad but true. And, it doesn’t matter if you’re thin, overweight, rich, or famous – cellulite is unfortunately a woman’s thing.

Powerhouse trainer Jillian Michaels and supermodel icon Cindy Crawford have both admitted they’ve got it too. Feel better? Well, maybe, just a bit!

Healthy Hollywood recently got invited to try out a new anti-cellulite treatment at New York’s Caudalie’s Vinotherapie Spa. I ran (not walked) to accept this offer and give it a go!

Caudalie’s anti-cellulite treatment isn’t a miracle potion, but a special type of massage that breaks up fatty deposits and helps drain excess water. “Water retention acts like a blockage, slowing down the overall circulation, thus forcing water and deposits to sit and create an uneven texture,” explains Mathilde Thomas, founder of the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa. She also adds, “The purpose of the treatment is to release these areas and create healthy flow and movement through the body, which over regular sessions, will smooth the silhouette and effectively reduce cellulite.”

The treatment lasts one-hour and the biggest difference I noticed from other massages is that the therapist deeply kneads your skin, as opposed to rubbing.

My session began with me lying on my back and the therapist started off by applying an essential oil and kneading my stomach area, and then proceeded to my arms and legs. At times, it felt as if she was pulling hard and tugging at my skin, but not in a hurtful way. I was just very aware I was getting an intense rubdown. Apparently, the French call this technique ‘le palpe roule’ and it is known as the ultimate slimming massage because it increases waste elimination and enhances blood flow.

Next, the therapist had me roll on to each side to be massaged, and then did my back and finished off by returning to the stomach area. Call me hopeful or just maybe I am kidding myself, but a few days after the treatment, I noticed my backside and there was visibly less cellulite. Kid you not!

“After the first [massage] you will feel better and perhaps lighter, but this treatment should be considered more of a workout for the body. Similar to fitness regimens, it is recommended for up to 3 times per week,” adds Mathilde.

At $185 per session, my budget won’t allow for much (or any) upkeep. Yet, there are similar anti-cellulite therapies we can all do at home. “The Caudalie Crushed Cabernet and Caudalie Slimming Concentrate are a key part of at-home upkeep as they both feature anti-cellulite essential oils of juniper, rosemary, and geranium, as well as draining organic essential oils of lemon, lemongrass and cypress. At home, you can wrap key areas after application of these products with Saran wrap and while skin warms, pores will open, allowing the essential oil to deeply penetrate,” shares Mathilde.

Also, you can try a self-massage in the shower, adds Mathilde, “While standing up with one foot on a stool and working from knee to hip, grab the outer side of the thigh and walk hands up thigh – kneading as you go…Go over that same section multiple times – up to 5 minutes.”

For more on Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa and products, check it out at www.caudalie-usa.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin Monday A Toning Must For 50-Plus Women!

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Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin’ Monday – A Toning Must For 50-Plus Women!

March 19, 2012

Who says everything goes south after 50? Just look at the rock-solid bodies of Madonna, Christie Brinkley, and Sharon Stone and you know mature women can be and are hotter than ever.

The celebrity magnet, Physique 57, (a favorite toning regimen of Kelly Ripa & Sofia Vergara) has put together a new class/workout for women over 50. “Our ‘Fit for Life’ classes are small group training sessions (limited to 10 participants) that we developed to meet the specific needs of women fifty and over. These one-hour classes are done twice a week over a four-week period, combine low impact strength training exercises, light cardio, and stretches that are designed to create strong, lean, supple, muscles leaving participants feeling more energized, confident, and youthful,” Physique 57 co-founder, Tanya Becker.

Once the ladies finish the four-week session, they’ll be up to speed and ready to join the other classes. It’s important that older women are extra careful and do the exercises with the proper form since they are more prone to injuries, says Tanya, “Exercises should be modified appropriately, however, you still want to challenge your muscles otherwise you won’t achieve your desired results. Physique 57’s exercises are non-jarring on the joints (no jumping or pounding), which is also very important to avoid any injuries while still getting a great workout.”

Tanya helped create the groundbreaking workout that combines interval training with toning exercises. For now, Physique 57 studios are only in New York and LA, but the training center just released a book, “The Physique 57 Solution: Lose Up To 10 Inches Fast” and there are workout DVDs, so women everyone can learn this celebrity-endorsed secret to a long and lean body.

Physique 57 shares with Healthy Hollywood 4 good reasons to exercise – especially as you age!

1. As we age, our metabolic rate slows down which can lead to extra body fat.

The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you’ll burn all day long. Also, the less weight you have to carry on your body, the less stress there will be on your joints- not to mention how fabulous you’ll look and feel!

2. Decrease your risk of osteoporosis and loss of bone density.

Keeping your muscles toned and strong will keep your bones strong. You’ll be able to stand taller and exude confidence and grace.

3. Reduce your risk of injuries.

Whether you enjoy playing golf, tennis, or just want to stay active for many years, you want a youthful supple body to enjoy life.

4. Keep a good attitude.

When you’re healthy and fit, you feel good about yourself. Plus, chances are you’ll be less prone to depression and have a more positive perspective on life!

“The Physique 57 Solution: Lose Up To 10 Inches Fast” is in bookstores now and available at www.amazon.com.

Terri MacLeod is a Senior Field Producer for “Access Hollywood” and the author of the Healthy Hollywood column.

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