Stacey Kendrick

We’re now more than a month into the new year, and those optimistic resolutions that greeted 2016 have—heavy sigh—not exactly worked out as you hoped. A Vanderbilt expert on lifestyle changes says that those who have come up short on their resolutions should take heart. Read More

 We’re now more than a month into the new year, and those optimistic resolutions that greeted 2016 have—heavy sigh—not exactly worked out as you hoped. A Vanderbilt expert on lifestyle changes says that those who… Read More

The green of St. Patrick’s Day is a symbol of the luck of the Irish, and Vanderbilt nutrition educator Stacey Kendrick says when it comes to good food, green can bring good luck to our health, too. “The Dietary Guidelines for Americans wants you to eat your… Read More

Nine steps to a healthier heart. Read More

Grilled vegetables are healthy and satisfying. (iStock) It’s football season—and that means game day parties and tailgating. What if there was a way to enjoy game day snacks without having to join the team workout to burn them off? Vanderbilt health educator Stacey Kendrick offers hope:  “Tailgate… Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Vandy Cooks: Game day favorites with heart” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the VRWC Demonstration Kitchen. Read More

9 tips for heart health Read More

A new Wellcast, “Use Your Brain: How to Eat More Mindfully,” is now available at the Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness website. Stacy Kendrick speaks with Regine Leger and Augusta Hass about mindful eating. This Wellcast offers ideas and tips on being conscious of what… Read More

Read about faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read More

Watch video of Stacey Kendrick’s presentation, “Easy Container Herb Gardens”. Container gardens are great for small spaces, apartment dwellers or anyone that wants to dabble in gardening without too much work. Learn how to create a container herb garden that will supply you with lots of possibilities for healthy, tasty… Read More

Watch Suzanne Herron of VU Dining discussing sustainable food options offered in dining establishments on campus. The second half of the program featured Stacey Kendrick of Health Plus presenting healthy recipes  that incorporate fresh herbs, taste delicious and are easy for you to make at home. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and… Read More

Photo courtesy Health Plus (Vanderbilt) The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and the American Studies Sustainability Project will sponsor the fifth installment of the Green Bag Luncheon Series on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from noon to 1 pm in Sarratt 189. Join Suzanne Herron of… Read More

Watch video of the first Green Bag Luncheon Series, “Cooking with Sustainable and Local Food from the VU Farmers’ Market,” which took place on September 21. The presenters were Stacey Kendrick, coordinator of health promotion for faculty/staff health and wellness at Health Plus, and Jeff Themm, director of the Nashville… Read More

Completing Go for the Gold yearly will help you evaluate your current lifestyle, identify health risks, and decide where and how to make improvements. Use the personal recommendations you get to set your own goals based on what is important to you. What can you expect this year?… Read More

Stacey Kendrick is joined by Dietetic Interns Lindsay Smith and Sarah Lewis to discuss some of the common pitfalls of the beverages we consume. Get suggestions for some healthier drink options and hear about the blind taste these interns did at Health Plus. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on… Read More

Listen to Stacey Kendrick, joined by Vanderbilt Dietetic Interns Kristen Lazaroff and Lily Taylor, for a discussion on the protein needs for active individuals. Read More