These nutrition facts will give you โpumpkinโ to talk about
Pumpkin season is in full swing! Jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin spice lattes are great, but have you thought about the nutritional benefits of pumpkins? Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler joined Jason Carr on โLive in the Dโ to explain the benefits of including this fruit in meals.
You canโt stand to miss this fitness routine
Keeping your legs strong and healthy can help your overall wellbeing. So where do you begin? Nutrition and fitness expert, Jody Trierweiler, joined Jason Carr on โLive in the Dโ to discuss the importance of whatโs often referred to as โLeg Dayโ.
A quick fix for your diet may not be best
Many people want to shed a few or many extra pounds they have โhanging aroundโ. But. nutrition and Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler says she wants people to resist the urge to grab something off the shelf that is a supplement because the bottles will claim it will increase your metabolism, stops the absorption of fat while eating, and it is going to increase weight loss. She warns, with those extreme stimulants, there are definitely side effects.
3 ways to make your exercise more effective
Ever feel like youโre not getting results from your workout? Well donโt be discouraged, there are some tricks to make that exercise routine more effective. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler chatted with Host Jason Carr about the importance of breaking a sweat.
Lunches like this will fuel you up for going back to school and back to work
With many kids going back to school in person, and many grown-ups returning to work, itโs time to start thinking about packing lunches. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler says you should pay attention to the ingredients.
3 things you women should start doing to lead a healthier life
Motherโs Day is this Sunday and it is also the kick-off to National Womenโs Health Week, which is a reminder to women to take care of themselves and make their health a priority. Nutrition and Fitness Expert, Jody Trierweiler, has suggestions on how you and the women in your life can do just that.
The top 3 most nutritious greens and how to eat them
Weโve heard this all before from parents everywhere, โYou have to eat your greens,โ but which greens should you be eating? According to Jody, the CDC ranked the top 47 most nutritious fruits and vegetables, and the top 7 were all greens. Jody recommends using it in a smoothie, pesto, or in a salad. 2) Chinese/Napa Cabbage - Now this one can be cooked and still deliver all those good nutrients you want. Jody recommends adding it to your burritos, soups, or making kimchi out of it.
This local invention can upgrade your home workout routine
One engineer in Rochester has developed a new tool to help improve your exercise game without ever having to go to a gym. MAXPRO is a piece of equipment that can provide just about anything youโll need for a home gym. The MAXPRO is only 9 lbs, but she said it can easily replace most of the equipment in your gym. Trierweiler demonstrated how you can easily do any exercise you can do with a dumbbell or a cable pulley. Then use some of the many attachments to create a leg workout, bench press, or even use a belt to practice resistance running.
These mood-boosting foods can help save your winter
Every winter millions of people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a condition that can increase anxiety and depression. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler has five foods with nutrients that can help fight off SAD. Low iron levels can also impact depression and anxiety, which Trierweiler says can be helped by eating clams. Iron is absorbed with the help of Vitamin C, and clams contain both Vitamin C and Iron, giving you double the benefits from one food. Keeping up on Omega 3 nutrients can also help combat inflammation that can take place in your brain when you experience depression and anxiety.
Following the challenges gym owners face as the new year begins
The new year is usually when new customers come to gyms to keep their New Yearโs resolutions. Local 4โฒs Kim DeGiulio has been tracking the challenges gym owners face and has an update on the new year. Fitness and nutrition expert Jody Trierweiler had a few tips for what to keep in mind when bringing a mask to the gym. Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics.
Ways to incorporate exercise throughout your busy day at home
Sitting all day is not healthy, and you may likely be doing a lot more of it nowadays, so Jody Trierweiler showed us how to weave exercise into our day. First, Jody suggests investing in a fit ball. Also, Jody says 5 minutes of moderate exercise totaling 30 minutes by the end of the day will keep you feeling good and stay focused. Jody showed various ways you can use a chair to get all the exercise you need during your busy day. Watch the video to see more exercises that you can incorporate into new day at home.
3 Easy things you can do for your health this holiday season
Nutrition and fitness expert, Jody Trierweiler, shares her advice for the three easiest things you can do for your health this holiday season. 1) Get enough sleepWe all hear it, โYou should sleep 8 hours a night,โ but how important is it really? As you sleep your body produces several things it needs, including antibodies to keep you from getting sick. Your metabolism isnโt the only thing that needs water; your body needs lots of water to help it do all of its functions. It is really important to take care of your mental health, so reach out to a professional for help if you need it.
Futuristic โFitness Courtโ opens along Beck Road in Canton
CANTON, Mich. โ If you are driving along Beck Road in Canton, you might notice an unusual new structure in the middle of an empty lot. The outdoor structure is called a โFitness Courtโ and is there for anyone to give it a try. These identical courts are popping up around the U.S. in an effort to provide communities with free access to fitness equipment. Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics.
These three words will boost your workout routine this winter
Staying in shape over the winter months can be a challenge but fitness and nutrition expert Jody Trierweiler has three words to help you achieve the best workout in the shortest amount of time. As anyone with a workout routine might know, the motivation to exercise can start to fade in the winter, especially this year with the stresses of the pandemic. She said a good workout has a frequency of 6-7 times per week, but each session should only take a maximum of around 30 minutes. Trierweiler says that by increasing intensity, you actually create a more effective and calorie burning exercise than working at a lower intensity for longer. To see what happened and learn more workout tips from Jody, watch the video above.
Tricks to make your oatmeal a treat
On cold fall and winter days, thereโs nothing like a hearty bowl of oatmeal to get you and the family fueled up for the day. Oatmeal by itself may seem boring but there are all kinds of ways to stir up a better, more nutritious batch. Fitness expert, Jody Trierweiler explained that oatmeal has a very high, significant amount of vitamins and proteins,. If you donโt like mushy oatmeal Jody suggested baking oatmeal cinnamon rolls. Watch the video for more tricks on how to make your oatmeal taste even better!
Does stress have your stomach in knots? Hereโs something that may help
For many people, all this extra stress is giving them some digestive distress. Fitness and nutrition expert, Jody Trierweiler,, joined host Jason Carr to tell us how enzymes work. Without enzymes, the food would just sit in your stomach, unable to be used. When an apple is hit, the cells get broken, releasing the natural enzymes, which start digesting the fruit, hence the brown color. For more information on health, nutrition, and fitness, check out Jodyโs FitLife on Facebook and Instagram.
The fall foods that will keep your family healthy
Some are associated with desserts like pumpkins while others get a bad reputation for being too healthy or bitter tasting. Some people may be turned off by eggplant because it can have a bitter taste, but Jody has a trick. Brussels sprouts are also in season and pack a healthy punch because of their cancer fighting properties. After that, the squash can be easily sliced and the insides forked out, for a healthy pasta-like dish. To get the most nutrition out of a pumpkin, Jody recommends adding a different sweetener like stevia instead of sugar.
How to choose a mask for your new-normal workout routine
If you want to get back to the gym this fall, youโre going to have to add a few masks to your usual workout gear. Fitness and nutrition expert Jody Trierweiler had a few tips for what to keep in mind when bringing a mask to the gym. Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics. She also recommends that you stay away from neck gaiter style masks, which are worn around the neck and pull up over the nose.
Make your food colorful and nutritious with superfood powders
These are foods like acai, and greens that are known for packing an extra nutritional boost. Many of these foods have been turned into vibrant powders that can be easily added to a variety of recipes. Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler is a huge fan of superfood powders. She joined Jason Carr and Tati Amare to share how she uses the powders to make fun, colorful food that packing an extra nutritional punch. These powders add a fun nutritious twist to any kind of recipe.
Icy cold treats to stay cool this summer
We are heading into another heatwave and we have something nice and cold for you to cool down as the temps rise. Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler joined host Jason Carr this morning to share some summer treats you can easily make yourself. She shared a cool way to make homemade freezer pops. I have 5 very interesting freezer pops that I bet youve never tried before for the summer heat, said Jody. To see how it works and learn more about healthy ways to stay cool watch the segment above.
Gyms take fitness classes outside
Our gyms may still be closed but that doesnt mean you cant get a great workout plus some social interaction at a safe distance. Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler joined us live this morning to talk about some gyms offering outdoor workouts. A lot of the studios that were doing virtual classes have brought them outdoors, said Trierweiler. The gyms featured in the segment were Jump-A-Rampa Movement and Fitness Center, Northville Athletix, AKT, and Jabs Gym. To learn more about what kind of outdoor workouts the gyms are offering and their locations watch the segment above.
A quick check in with fitness expert Jody Trierweiler
Jody Trierweiler is a fitness expert who regularly comes on the show to share her ideas for staying healthy, and today she joined Jason and Tati over Skype. So how has she been avoiding the "quarantine 15 (packing on extra pounds while staying at home)? Well, her advice is to keep to a schedule and make exercise a part of that schedule. Listen to your body, if you dont like waking up early, then a morning workout may not be right for you. His funny personality brings a lot of joy to the Trierweiler household and lightens the mood during the pandemic, as Jody puts it.
Find the beauty (and same health benefits) in ugly fruits and veggies
The growing trend to promote buying imperfect or ugly produce to avoid wasting food is the new dining and cooking trend. Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler joined Tati Amare and Jason Carr to discuss this and show them exactly what is considered to be ugly produce. Some grocery stores won't accept certain fruits and vegetables if they aren't pleasing to the eye. There's an offer of 50% off your first box from Imperfect Produce by using the code: NBCDETROIT. For more information of the ugly food trend and Imperfect Produce, click above to watch the story!