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- SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Intuitive Eating with a Medical Condition
Intuitive Eating with a Medical Condition by Alex Cisneros, Registered Dietitian Student, University of Houston Intuitive Eating is for everyone. How intuitive eating may look for everyone, differs tremendously. Being diagnosed with a chronic or lifestyle related disease usually leads to being placed on a specific diet to help treat and manage your health condition.Read more
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- AUGUST 16, 2020
6 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget
Author: Laura Winikka, Medical Student. Editor: M. Chawla, MD. The idea that healthy eating is expensive is a common misconception. The truth is that we do not actually need to buy those fancy supplements, cook grass-fed meat and wild-caught fish, and shop only at health food stores or the local farmers market. A plant-based dietRead more
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- FEBRUARY 11, 2020
February is Heart Health Month
In honor of Heart Health Month, we are going to discuss some basics for a heart-healthy lifestyle. Currently heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, responsible for 1 in 4 deaths every year (1). Two main focuses to prevent or reverse heart disease are diet and exercise. Other factors to consider
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- JANUARY 28, 2020
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
If you’re looking for a delicious meal to enjoy that is easy, hearty and yields seconds, look no further. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes, paired with the tang of the mustard vinegar dressing is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I also love the texture of quinoa adds paired with greens and potatoes. Once
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- DECEMBER 9, 2019
The Importance of Community
Importance of community can not be understated. It is one of the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, along with plant-based nutrition, exercise, stress management, avoiding tobacco/alcohol, and getting adequate sleep. We frequently discuss the benefits of eating a whole food plant based diet and also at times the importance of exercise and stress management in
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- NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Alzheimer’s Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia (AD) is typically defined as a progressive brain disorder which slowly erodes memory and thinking skills. It is the most common cause of dementia in the US. There is initially damage to neurons, causing loss of communication between neurons and ultimately destruction of the neurons. AD typically begins with memory loss,
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- OCTOBER 20, 2019
Quick Black Bean Chili
Recipe adapted from the 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Dr. Neal Barnard; Recipe by Jason Wyrick Lifestyle Docs Food for Life instructor, Karoline, loves to prepare this Quick Black Bean Chili recipe during her cooking class demos. This recipe is so tasty and takes only minutes! The flavor only gets better over time which is
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Intuitive Eating with a Medical Condition

6 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget

February is Heart Health Month

Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

The Importance of Community

Alzheimer’s Dementia

Quick Black Bean Chili

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