As a family doctor, I constantly tell others that healthy eating is essential to good health. However, walking the talk was difficult with my busy schedule and my zero cooking skills. Cooking felt like a big task considering I grew up watching my mother spend hours ...
As a dietitian, I strongly believe that you must exercise for optimal health, but in my experience it must be fun and challenging to stick to it in the long run. For me, I found fun and passion in running. Throughout the years, running has not only kept my body ...
The so-called sunshine vitamin is necessary to regulate calcium metabolism in the body. Vitamin D deficiency will result in blood calcium levels to decline and therefore, a decrease in bone mineral density will occur resulting in osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures.
I am not the rare person who jumps out of bed early in the morning into my tennis shoes to go out for a run by myself. I tried a couple of times to take my dog with me, but he refuses to ...
Salmon is a great source of vitamin D, especially if it is wild. Just 6oz of salmon contains 800 IU of Vitamin D, which is a far greater amount than most other food sources. Additional ingredients in this recipe such as garlic fight against bacterial and viral ...
As a good Latin, I enjoy our traditional cuisine but as a dietitian, I look for health, so I found a great way to make a lower fat, healthier version of the traditional Chicken picadillo. Chicken is a great source of protein, B vitamins, iron and phosphorus. Adding ...
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I like preparing a big pan of roasted vegetables at the beginning of the week to have an easy option at hand when making meals. Roasted vegetables can quickly be added to a bowl of grains, salads, sandwiches and pasta. Or, they can be used as a traditional side. ...
A power house of nutrients, kale is one of dietitian’s favorite vegetables. This recipe is a great way to introduce kale to friends and family as the sweetness of the raisins and the crunchiness of the almonds make it very palatable. This recipe is a great way to ...
The Larkin Outpatient Multispecialty Center is proud to offer a new option for patients with skin cancer. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a state-of-the-art technique used to remove recurrent and primary skin malignancies.