Wellness Team

Are Girl Scout cookies healthy? No. But you already knew that. Do our wellness dietitians promote Girl Scout cookies as nourishing foods? No again. But you probably knew that too. So why do we have a blog post on this subject? Why not just tell you not to eat them? Because that's not realistic and it does nothing but create…

From gluten free and minimizing lectins, to intermittent fasting and keto diets, the internet is full of dietary recommendations promising to fix all of your health concerns. It can be so difficult to navigate which method to follow based on your own needs. Interestingly, almost all of the recommendations out there have some merit to them, but just because a…

Who is ready for a month of chocolate!? February is here and along with it are all the chocolates and heart-shaped goodies. Our best advice for enjoying America's favorite flavor while also taking care of your body is to make your own tasty treats. Control the ingredients, the sugar content and the portions when you whip up some chocolatey goodness…

The holidays were full of laughter and lights and … food. So much food. Take a moment to just check in with you body to notice if it feels perhaps a bit more sluggish? Bloated perhaps? Having more trouble getting out of bed than usual? Those are normal responses after we indulge, but when you’re feeling ready to feel normal…

We have an incredibly talented team of fitness professionals here at St. Jude Wellness Center that we would like to introduce you too! Anne-Margaret Tovar: Program Coordinator MS in Kinesiology w/ Emphasis in Gerokinesiology & Motor Behavior Certified Balance & Mobility Specialist FallProof! & FallProof H2O Certified Certified Instructor for Silver Sneakers & Arthritis Foundation   Tyson Reyes, Lead Exercise…