Resources

• Hoping to improve your blood sugar control this year? CCHP Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Amanda Schantz says perfection is not the goal. What does she suggest you focus on? Time-in-range
• Amanda Schantz, R.D., C.D.E., shares information on the connection between diabetes and heart health and ways to help keep your heart healthy while living with type 2 diabetes.
• Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Amanda Schantz shares some considerations for people living with diabetes through the holidays, as well as ways to navigate high and low blood sugar readings.
• This Got Health talk is all about diabetes prevention. Learn about the impact of diabetes on our nation, ways to lower your diabetes risk and improve your health, as well as how the Rochester Diabetes Prevention Program can help you achieve these goals by making lasting lifestyle changes.
• When managing diabetes, planning for summer social events can sometimes feel tricky. Registered Dietitian Bethany Moran shares how in this Summer BBQ infographic.
• Halloween can be fun for many who celebrate, but for those who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it can be a challenge to navigate how to fit candy into the day without causing issues. Here’s a helpful resource from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on the carb content of certain candies for those who may be managing carbs this holiday.

• Registered Dietitian Nina Rosien shares simple heart-healthy swaps for your meals.
• Get to the heart of the matter with this Got Health? talk by URMC Preventive Medicine Resident Jeanne Lee, M.D.. In this video presentation, Jeanne talks about the different types of heart disease, risk factors and how to lower your risk of developing the condition.
• Lifestyle Counselor & Exercise Specialist Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., of the Center for Community Health & Prevention demonstrates some great, heart-healthy exercises. To prevent injury, please remember to always start with the lowest amount of weight that is comfortable to you.
• Geof Williams, M.D., Ph.D., cardiovascular risk reduction specialist, and Chris Wille, ANP-BC, share the importance of knowing your health numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) when it comes to determining your risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke.
• Heart-Healthy Mocktail: Jill Chodak, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., demonstrates how to make a fiber- and flavor-full mocktail the whole family can enjoy!
• Heart-Healthy Exercises: Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., T.T.S., demonstrates heart-healthy exercises you can do at the gym.
• Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe: Clinical Dietitian April Ho, C.P.T., prepares a nutritious chocolate mousse perfect for Valentine's Day.

• Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Eisnor presents "Diet and Digestion: Promoting a Healthy Gut Microbiome." Learn about gut health, the important role it plays in our overall health and what you can do to promote a healthy gut microbiome.
• A healthy gastrointestinal tract and microbiome can support our general wellness in a variety of ways, including supporting our immune system, sleep, mental health, and may help to protect against diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. To get things back to running smoothly in the new year, and to promote gastrointestinal health year-round, consider these strategies shared by CCHP Registered Dietitian Bethany Moran.
• Celiac Awareness: Gluten-free Oat Bar Recipe. Watch this engaging and informative video of Clinical Dietitian Jill Chodak baking gluten-free oat bars with some fun guests.

Celiac Awareness: Gluten-free Oat Bar Recipe. Watch this engaging and informative video of Clinical Dietitian Jill Chodak baking gluten-free oat bars with some fun guests.

• Is your family always moving from one activity to the next? Registered Dietitian Allison Steinberger has you covered with tips and snack ideas for eating "on the go."
• Adjusting to the back-to-school schedules and routines can be hard, for both parents and kids. Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., T.T.S., CCHP lead lifestyle counselor, shares helpful ways to navigate change and find connection while promoting health and well-being. She uses concepts from Self-Determination Theory, a theory of motivation that our clinical team uses as the foundation of their practice.
• As parents frantically collect school supplies, new sneakers and clothes, another concern is what to pack for lunch. It is a delicate balance of what your child is willing to accept and what has some sort of nutritional value. CCHP Registered Dietitian Amanda Schantz shares tips to help you make lunch a success.
• Read Registered Dietitian April Ho’s thoughts on family meals in "Family Meals: Why They're So Important," featured in In Good Health.
• Back to School - Get ready for back-to-school with Jill Chodak, R.D., C.D.N.. In this video, she demonstrates how she's organizing her pantry by food group so her family can grab and go while still having nutritious and diverse options. 
• Organizing Your Fridge: Set the stage for healthy eating habits, starting with your fridge! Learn how to create a clean, organized fridge that can make healthy weeknight meals that much easier and faster without too much extra effort. CCHP Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak takes us through her process.
• April Ho, RD, CPT, presents "Healthful Eating During the Pandemic: Speedy Meals for Busy Households" as part of the Center's Got Health? series. Get tips for keeping dinner prep quick and affordable.
• Clinical Program Medical Director and Family Medicine Physician Holly Russell, M.D., shares some fun ways her family enjoys being active together.
• Family Fitness – Lava game
• Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee shares more fun and active games for the whole family on our Facebook page.
• Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer Melissa Privitera shares some ways to be active together as a family.
• Jill Chodak, RD, teamed up with Golisano Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Elizabeth Murray and Norma Holland, former anchor of 13WHAM, to talk nutritious lunches for back to school. They also discuss on the importance of choice for kids.

• April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., and her mother-in-law share the simple ingredients and steps to follow for Cantonese steamed fish recipe, which is from Wok & Kim.
• Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Eisnor shares a simple recipe for a festive and refreshing pomegranate Brussels sprouts salad.
• Grazing boards continue to be a popular party pick. Registered Dietitian Bethany Moran shares how she put together a nutrient-rich and colorful board for her family on Thanksgiving. This article from Today's Dietitian Magazine shares more tips for creating grazing boards.
• Soup season! Stay warm with this vitamin A-rich, simple crockpot recipe for butternut squash, fennel and lentil soup, shared by CCHP Registered Dietitian April Ho.
• Registered Dietitian Bethany Moran shares a fall-inspired sheet pan meal that is nutrient-packed and a great balanced option for a busy night. Watch the video for her favorite ingredients that add fiber and protein, as well as a variety of other ideas to make it your own.
• These simple sheet pan nachos pack a punch with fiber! Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak shares her go-to recipe and thoughts on making the most of a meal while not getting trapped in the language used about nutrition this time of year.
• Try this handmade pasta recipe, shared by April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., that requires only two ingredients and is fun for the whole family. 
• Check out this culinary secret – any time you use ground meat, you can mix one can of drained, rinsed lentils with one pound meat and no one will ever know! This trick cuts saturated fat and calories and increases fiber, without sacrificing protein or iron. Try Dietitian Manager April Ho's recipe for cheeseburger stuffed peppers that uses this trick.
• A twist on BBQ: Try pulled jackfruit for a nutrient-packed spin on a pulled pork sandwich! In this video, Leah Webster, registered dietitian, shares how she makes the sandwich, as well as coleslaw for extra crunch.
• Adding Spices: Spices are an easy and fun way to add flavor, color and fragrance to food. In this Got Health talk "Add Spice to Your Life with Healthy and Flavorful Cooking.", Nina Rosien, R.D., C.D.N., shares how spices can improve our nutrition, ways to use them creatively and how they can inspire us to savor a variety of flavors in our everyday cuisine.
• Help make breakfast easier by making it the night before! Our newest dietitian, Leah Webster, takes us through making pumpkin and cinnamon-flavored overnight oats.
• In this Health in a Handbasket segment on Fox Rochester, Kayla Womeldorff, R.D., C.D.N., shares some go-to no-cook meals for hot summer days. Avoid adding heat to your kitchen with these tips!
• Looking for an inexpensive and nutritious 30-minute meal? Greens and beans is quick and full of fiber and other nutrients. Registered Dietitian Nina Rosien, C.D.N., demonstrates how to make the dish. It can be served as a meal, an appetizer or a side.
• Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., T.T.S., lead CCHP lifestyle counselor, demonstrates how to make beet bruschetta with goat cheese - a great twist on a classic appetizer that's perfect for the holidays!
• Warm up this fall with this recipe for Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. Our Lead Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee shares how to make the simple, nutritious and customizable dish.
• Jill Chodak, R.D., C.D.N., is a camping and campfire master. Looking for a meal idea for your next camping trip? She demonstrates how to make cod, couscous and asparagus in a foil packet, while sharing its health benefits. Enjoy!
• Try this easy three-ingredient dessert. Kayla Womeldorff, R.D., C.D.N., shares how to make almond-stuffed figs dipped in dark chocolate with a pinch of sea salt. 
• Cook along with Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak as she demonstrates how to make one-pot lentil soup. Jill shares what ingredients you'll need, how to prep everything and the overall health benefits of the nutrient-dense meal! 
• Balancing Your Plate: Jill Chodak, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., teamed up with Ward Stare, Grammy-nominated music director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, to demonstrate different heart-healthy ways to enjoy chicken parmesan while also balancing your plate.
• Homemade Kentucky Monkey Soft-Serve Ice Cream: April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., teaches Jill Chodak, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., how to make her original "Kentucky Monkey Soft-Serve Ice Cream." This recipe can be altered for all ages to enjoy.
• Homemade Falafel: Registered Dietitian Nina Rosien shows Jill Chodak, fellow CCHP Dietitian, how to make falafel using an air fryer. A great plant-based option, falafel is full of fiber, flavor and texture!
• Interested in making your own bread at home? Registered Dietitian April Ho shares how to make a sourdough bread starter at home. All you need is whole wheat flour, white flour and water! 
• April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., shares one of her favorite recipes for a week-night meal: Garbage plate stuffed bell peppers.
• April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., shared how to make a falafel chickpea dip that's full of fiber and protein. It can be made for an appetizer or a side dish and paired with pita chips or cucumbers.
• Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe: Clinical Dietitian April Ho prepares a nutritious chocolate mousse.
• Heart-healthy mocktail: Jill Chodak, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., demonstrates how to make a fiber- and flavor-full mocktail the whole family can enjoy!
• Registered Dietitian April Ho demonstrates how to make Peach salsa, Cilantro shrimp burgers with spicy chipotle guacamole and tempeh on WROC News Channel 8.
• Cooking at Home: April Ho, R.D., shared how to make a special dish for Independence Day - Firecracker Shrimp Bowls, complete with Flaming Hot Cheetos. She also demonstrated how to make Curried Chickpea Salad and Peach Upside Down Mug Cake.
• Is cereal one of your breakfast favorites? CCHP Registered Dietitian April Ho shares a simple recipe for making a nutrient-dense cereal that's high in fiber and protein.
• April Ho, registered dietitian, shares her own recipe for smoked salmon cucumber rolls - a refreshing bite that can be served as an appetizer, for lunch or a snack! She also demonstrated how to make matcha chia bowls, a yummy breakfast dish packed with protein and fiber, and rosemary thyme zucchini tots with a dipping sauce!
• Looking for a challah bread recipe? Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak shares a favorite of hers as her family gets ready to celebrate Hanukkah. "It has been special to my family during COVID because it is a way of stopping the crazy, scary world for a second and has given us the ability to love each other and be grateful for our food and warmth," shares Jill.
• Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak shares how to make a fiber-full breakfast in a time crunch. Check out her video demonstrating how to pull together breakfast tacos using what you have in your fridge!
• Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., T.T.S., shares a favorite New Year's Day recipe for traditional Korean Rice Cake Soup made with sliced rice cake and usually with beef broth. "This dish means so much to my family and I," shared Jen. "There truly isn’t a New Year’s that we’ve gone without this dish!"
• Vegan Stuffed Shells Recipe: What are the health benefits of vegan stuffed shells? Watch this video of Clinical Dietitian Jill Chodak and WXXI Connections host Evan Dawson to find out!
• Check out this carrot dog recipe with vegan chili sauce!
• Jill Chodak, R.D., C.D.N., teamed up with entrepreneur Leah Stacy to share recipes for tacos at every meal - breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert! Watch them make the different types of tacos.
• These fiber-rich and flavorful appetizer recipes are great for the holidays! Jill Chodak, R.D., C.D.N., teamed up with Stacey Pensgen, Channel 10 meteorologist, to make mocktails, vegan taco dip and more. Watch the video for more tips and nutrition information. 
• Peanut Butter Energy Balls: Melissa Privitera, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., C.P.T., demonstrates how to make peanut butter energy balls that are full of fiber and a great post-workout snack!

• Get some strength training in while watching your favorite show! April Ho, certified personal trainer at CCHP, shares a seated, 5-minute full-body strength workout she has done when she wants to relax, but also fit in time for physical activity.
• Lifestyle Counselor & Exercise Specialist Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., of the Center for Community Health & Prevention demonstrates some great, heart-healthy exercises. To prevent injury, please remember to always start with the lowest amount of weight that is comfortable to you.
• Make your own home gym with just resistance bands! CCHP Certified Personal Trainer April Ho, RD, CPT, shares multiple ways you can use resistance bands to target a range of muscles – from your arms to your legs to your core! The exercise tool is simple yet effective and is great for building your strength.
• Planning a springtime hike? Lead Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., T.T.S., shares tips for selecting snacks to fuel your next outdoor adventure.
• Join Justin Kelsey, MHA, CPT-CIFT, employee wellness coordinator and Rochester Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle coach at our Center, to find out how to use exercise motivation strategies to build movement into your daily routines and overcome exercise barriers so you “stick with it.”
• Switch up your at-home workout by using a deck of cards! Registered Dietitian Nina Rosien, R.D., C.D.N., shows how to get active by playing "52 Pickup." It can be done at various levels of intensity, solo or with others and is great for a full-body workout!
• Lifestyle Counselor Anne Sammler, M.A., N.C.T.T.P., demonstrates examples of activities you can do with a partner in this "Family Health & Fitness: Partner Activities" video.
• There are so many opportunities for hiking around Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. In this outdoor video, Jennifer Lee, CCHP lead lifestyle counselor, and Kaitie Sprangers, customer experience supervisor at L.L. Bean Victor, share the many health benefits of hiking and important safety tips for the best experience.
• April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., gives a tour of her at-home gym.
• The great outdoors offers endless opportunities to get active while not having to invest a lot of time or money. In this Democrat & Chronicle essay, Employee Wellness Manager Justin Kelsey, MHA, CPT-CIFT, shares four outdoor activities that pack a powerful punch when it comes to improving your overall health.
• Lifestyle Counselor Lisa Nichols, MS, CRPA, RCP-F, shares ways to show your heart some love with physical activity, as well as opportunities to get active throughout the Rochester-area. 
• Setting boundaries at home for physical activity: April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., and Jennifer Lee, CPT, share how they set boundaries for themselves, and with their families, when it comes time to getting physically active at home.
• Creating an inviting workout space at home: Clinicians from our team share how they've created spaces in their home where they like to be physically active and offer advice for staying motivated.
• Lifestyle counselor Lisa Nichols, M.S., CRPA, RCP-F, shares some outdoor exercise for spring clean-up that will keep you moving.
• How much of your day do you spend sitting? In this Got Health? Talk, titled "Keep Warm this Winter by Staying Active," Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., shares creative ways to incorporate physical activity throughout your day, tips for staying safe when exercising outside in the winter and more.
• Heart-Healthy Exercises: Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee demonstrates heart-healthy exercises you can do at the gym.
• Staying Active at Home: Not having regular access to your favorite gym may mean you're sitting more. April Ho, certified personal trainer (CPT) and RD, shares how to look at this time as a new opportunity to practice being active at home so you are able to adjust when plans change.
• Snowshoeing: Personal Trainer and Registered Dietitian Melissa Roth joined Outdoor Program and Outreach Coordinator Kaitie Sprangers from Eastview Mall L.L. Bean to share the how-tos and great health benefits of this winter activity that's fun to do with family and friends!
• Shoulder & Upper Back Strengthening: Certified Personal Trainer and Registered Dietitian April Ho demonstrates muscle strengthening exercises using resistance bands. 
• Bike to Work: Certified Personal Trainer and Clinical Dietitian April Ho shares the health benefits of riding to work, as well as tips for success, in this essay.

• Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., T.T.S., our Center's lead lifestyle counselor, and Michael (Mick) Krasner, MD, professor emeritus of Medicine at UR Medicine and mindfulness instructor, share ways to think about stress differently, as well as helpful techniques.
• In this video, Lead Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., T.T.S., demonstrates a simple stress relief exercise known as box breathing. Take a break and practice the guided exercise with Jen.
• Routines provide structure and can help reduce stress. Lifestyle Counselor Anne Sammler shares ways to help you ease into a new routine, as well as the importance of practice and not giving up!

• Shivani Sockanathan, M.D., family medicine physician on our Clinical team, presents “Helping Teens Understand the Risks of Vaping.” Learn how nicotine affects health and the diverse strategies we use to support teens – and patients of all ages – for cutting back or quitting e-cigarette use
• Holly Russell, M.D., and Susan Gasparino, M.D., both physicians on our clinical team, spoke about our smoking and vaping cessation programs on an episode of 103.9 WDKX's Check Your Health podcast.
• Ramón Cruz, lifestyle counselor and Commit to Quit! instructor, shares several health benefits associated with quitting, even after a coronary artery disease diagnosis.
• How does smoking impact your experience with food? What about our sense of taste and smell? Lifestyle Counselor and Commit to Quit! instructor Ramón Cruz shares some important takeaways.
• Any reduction in smoking or vaping is beneficial to your health and can be an important step in the quit journey. In this short video, Jennifer Lee, tobacco cessation specialist at CCHP, shares more about motivation and how it relates to quitting smoking/vaping.
• Jennifer Lee, C.P.T., T.T.S., lead lifestyle counselor and tobacco treatment specialist, presents "Tobacco Effects on Lung Health." Learn risk factors for smoking and vaping, how lung health can improve after quitting and where you can find support to quit.
• Tobacco cessation expert Anne Sammler, M.A., shares helpful tips for individuals ready to stop smoking in an essay featured in the Democrat & Chronicle.
• Geof Williams, M.D., expert on tobacco cessation, shares tips on how to stop smoking.
• Smoking cessation and lifestyle counselor Anne Sammler, B.S.Ed., M.A., NCTTP, shares the benefits of quitting and how the Center for Community Health & Prevention's Nicotine Dependence Treatment Program can help you be successful.

• Holly Russell, M.D., clinical director of the Center's clinical and community programs, shares her take on New Year's resolutions and the advice she gives her patients for making S.M.A.R.T. goals they can be successful in both attaining and maintaining.
• April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., shares her expertise on building a healthy body for the new year. Learn how to view the health language used by the media, friends and family with a critical eye and what you can do to stay motivated for healthy living throughout the year. 
• Goal Setting: Lead Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer April Ho spoke with Spectrum News Rochester about setting SMART goals. 
• Registered Dietitian Bethany Moran shares strategies for goal setting to help set yourself up for a year that feels fulfilling and successful to you.
• Values are defined as the things that you believe are important in the way you live and work. Spending time identifying personal values and creating meaningful intentions helps guide the goal-setting process. This resource from MindTools provides helpful steps for determining your top values and how to put everything into practice as we think about the year ahead.
• Eat right this summer: Try a new approach of mindfulness and intention at summer cookouts, ice cream outings and your local county fairs. In this In Good Health article, Clinical Dietitian Jill Chodak offers advice on how to be mindful of your health while still making the most of your summer.
• In this Democrat & Chronicle essay, Anne Sammler, lifestyle counselor and nicotine cessation expert, shares the importance of investing in your health.
• Geof Williams, M.D., shares helpful tips on how to be successful in keeping on track with New Year's resolutions.

• Sleep has a large impact on an individual's overall health. CCHP Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee talks about the importance of getting enough sleep and strategies that can help improve one's sleep habits.
• What is the most important nutrition message April Ho, CCHP registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, thinks people should know in the new year? Listen to the latest episode of 103.9 WDKX's Check Your Health podcast to hear her answer.
• As grocery costs continue to rise, CCHP Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Eisnor revisits some ways to save money and prevent waste.
• Registered Dietitian Bethany Moran shares how the City of Rochester Public Market is a special resource that culminates the values of locally-grown produce and supporting interaction with, and accessibility of, healthful and nutritious foods for all community members.
• Amanda Schantz, R.D., C.D.E., M.P.H., shares 6 key ways to incorporate fruits, vegetables, whole grains and protein into a more balanced plate for small steps that can make a big difference in your health.
• CCHP Clinical Dietitian Jill Chodak shares what to consider when thinking about dietary supplements, and how to weed through all the nutrition noise in a way that supports your individual health.
• Due to the many layers to sustainability and the wide variety of claims and labels found on our foods, it has become increasingly overwhelming to know how to make good choices. April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., lead dietitian at our Center, offers some tips for navigating this complex food sustainability landscape with greater ease.
• In this video “Safe Alcohol Use,” Holly Russell, M.D., a family medicine physician and medical director of the Center's clinical and community programs, shares important reminders about drink size, alcohol content and the effect of alcohol use on our overall health. Enjoy your beverages safely with these tips in mind.
• Can certain nutrient deficiencies impact our mental health? April Ho, registered dietitian and certified personal trainer at our Center, recently spoke with Evan Dawson on WXXI Connections about this complex question and the importance of the whole health care team’s role in communicating with one another to help connect the pieces for the individual patient.
• Did you know that eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains can also help to protect our skin from environmental damage, dryness and signs of aging? Registered Dietitian Bethany Moran shares some of the benefits of antioxidants and fatty acids for our skin.
• Veggie Burger Breakdown: Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak breaks down some popular veggie burgers to see how they stack up when compared to beef and turkey burgers. No matter your health journey or allergy list, this chart can hopefully make your next grill adventure a fun and healthy success!
• Did you know: Fats often get a bad rap, but dietary fats give our bodies energy and serve many other important purposes. Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak shares a few functions of fats and debunks some common myths.
• Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak busts food myths about "cheat days" and keeping food out of the house.
• Navigating a Farmer’s Market: Do you like going to your local farmers' market? Nina Rosien, R.D., C.D.N., offers tips for making the most out of your trip and how she plans to use a recent produce haul of her own.
• Hydration: Are you drinking enough water throughout the day? Registered Dietitian Nina Rosien offers creative ideas to ensure you're staying hydrated.
• Meal Planning: April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., breaks down her meal planning strategy and shares tips for success. 
• What is the role of a registered dietitian? Why would you go to see one? April Ho, R.D., C.P.T., and Nina Rosien, R.D., C.D.N., joined Fox Rochester's Matt Molloy to answer these questions and more.
• Fad diets and food labels: RDs Jill Chodak and Kacie Cook were part of a panel of experts answering questions about recent fad diets and how to properly read food labels as part of WROC Channel 8's "Putting You First" segment. 
• Adding More Beans: In this Democrat & Chronicle essay, Nina Rosien, R.D., C.D.N., shares ways to add more fiber to your plate with beans.
• Mediterranean Diet: Registered Dietitian Kayla Womeldorff shares simple ways to add plant-based foods to your eating plan that are low in saturated-fat and high in fiber.
• How can communication be more effective, especially in medical settings, in regard to weight and personal health? Clinicians Jill Chodak, R.D., C.D.N., and Holly Russell, M.D., joined Donna Burnette who shared her personal story on WXXI Connections with Evan Dawson. Listen here.
• In the latest issue of BUZZ magazine, a ‘special edition’ publication for the University of Rochester alumni and friends, our own Jennifer Lee, lifestyle counselor and certified personal trainer, and Jill Chodak, registered dietitian, offer advice for springing forward in health.
• Is BMI an effective measure for one's health? What are better ways to assess how we're doing? CCHP clinicians Jill Chodak, R.D., C.D.N., and Clinical Director Holly Russell, M.D., addressed these questions and more on an episode of WXXI News' Connections with Evan Dawson.
• In this Channel 8 news interview, Jill Chodak, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., shares the importance of balance and establishing a healthy eating pattern when working from home.
• Got Health? Talk: Fad Diets, Food Myths & How Fiber Saves the Day!
• Fall Produce: Melissa Roth, R.D., C.P.T., wrote a guest essay on the health benefits of some favorite fall vegetables for the Democrat & Chronicle.
• Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer April Ho recently published her own cookbook, titled Meals in a SNAP! The cookbook provides a variety of quick and easy recipes designed to fit in the meal plan of a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food stamp recipient. Check it out! April also has her own website, Caritas Wellness, where you can find simple recipes and free workout videos for all levels!
• Balanced Plate in a Pinch: What makes a balanced plate? Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak shares how to make a balanced plate in a limited amount of time. 

Holidays

• Fall is a time when candy, treats and other indulgent items are often enjoyed. Limiting these foods can sometimes negatively impact physical and mental health goals, so, instead, Clinical Dietitian Jill Chodak suggests using the balanced plate method to get what you need and what you want this season. 
• Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak shares an example of a balanced plate for the Thanksgiving holiday
• Kayla Womeldorff, R.D., C.D.N., debunks myths about saving up for a large meal and detoxing after the holidays.
• Don't be spooked, CCHP Registered Dietitian Kayla Womeldorff shares fright-free tips for a healthier Halloween. 
• Healthful Holidays: Add fiber. Honor your hunger cues. Enjoy indulgences! Registered Dietitian Leah Webster shares strategies to help you celebrate the holidays in a mindful and healthful way. 
• Clinical dietitian Jill Chodak shows how her family balances their plate and strives toward mindfulness and balance during Hanukkah with her homemade latke recipe

Grilling

• Fire up the grill and switch up the menu with this grilled shrimp taco recipe from Jill Chodak, R.D.. Cook along with Jill as she dives into the health benefits of this fiber-rich and colorful meal. 
• In this Democrat & Chronicle essay, Justin Kelsey, MHA, CPT-CIFT, Employee Wellness Manger, shares helpful strategies for achieving great BBQ flavors while using healthier alternatives and grilling techniques.
• Kayla Womdeldorff, R.D., C.D.N., shares healthy grilling options.
• It's BBQ season: Try this approach to healthy eating: Jill Chodak, R.D., C.D.N., offers advice on mindfulness, intention and more when it comes to eating right and making the most of your summer.