Nutrition


A New Year and a New Me!

As we say goodbye to 2013, it is time to reflect on all of our accomplishments over the past year, while the excitement of starting a...

December 30, 2013 / 3 min read


Healthy Holiday Pork Medallions and Coquito

There are many wonderful Christmas traditions—mom’s flan, roast turkey, turrónes (this almond or nougat candy that always seemed to be at my grandmother’s but nobody...

December 19, 2013 / 2 min read


What Triggers Those Late Night Cravings?

Many people are known to have late-night cravings.  Now, there is an explanation as to why these cravings exist.  The reason dates back to our...

December 17, 2013 / 2 min read


Avoid the Holiday Bulge (part II)

’Tis the season for food temptation.  Nicole Treanor, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Homestead Hospital, offers these tips to help you avoid...

December 12, 2013 / 2 min read


Avoid the Holiday Bulge (Part I)

It’s holiday time and there’s a reason that “eat, drink and be merry” is the saying of the season. Sweet treats at the office and...

December 5, 2013 / 2 min read


Potato, Apple and Squash Latkes

This year, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving overlap for the first time  in over a hundred years. So on this uncommon Thanksgivukkah, I hope the following latke recipe twists...

November 29, 2013 / 2 min read


Getting the Facts About Diabetes

If you have diabetes you’re not alone. Nearly 26 million adults and children — 8 percent of the population — in the U.S. have diabetes,...

November 26, 2013 / 2 min read


Healthy Twist on Thanksgiving Favorites

It’s that dreaded belly-busting time of year again, Thanksgiving.  Most people can tell you their favorite Thanksgiving dish, and often struggle to narrow down the...

November 25, 2013 / 3 min read


Try Quinoa, Black Beans, Corn and Zucchini...

In keeping with my quest to find fresh new ideas incorporating whole grains and giving a “twist” to the classics, I created this recipe using...

November 21, 2013 / 2 min read


Exercise to Lose Stress

Forty-three percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, while the vast majority of doctor's office visits are tied to ailments or complaints...

November 20, 2013 / 2 min read