Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, says plant-based foods are going to be higher in fiber. She explains they help the body to eliminate cholesterol not to go into the bloodstream. She also points out processed foods take all of the fiber out, they add a bunch of salt and that increases…...

Rodney Knight, Executive Chef with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says lycopene is found in things that are red, like tomatoes, watermelon, and carrots. Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the best thing you can do with salad dressing is make your own. She also recommends not using store-bought salad dressings...

Dietary fiber is a plant-based nutrient that passes through the intestinal tract and benefits your body. Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, says fiber is known for moving things through our digestive tract and helping us to stay regular and to avoid constipation. According to her, it helps to lower cholesterol and…...

There are six essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. People can get most of them from food, explains Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida. The expert says people need carbs throughout the day, even when they’re sleeping, because the body is using carbohydrates for brain, breath and heart rate.…...

According to Lucette Talamas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, eating potatoes is a good decision but when we decide to add them butter or fry them, we turn that decision into an unhealthy one. Regarding what we can drink, she says alcohol consumption can never be recommended but you have to be aware…...

When someone eats more plant based diet, he gets all the nutrients for living healthier and more energetic. Terry Ochoa, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains why people are eating at home more organic food than processed one...

Having a conversation about STD is very important. Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease, and how it is transmitted...

HPV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, trichomoniasis and HIV/AIDS are the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis are treatable with medication, especially antibiotics. Herpes and HPV are treatable and maintained under control, explains Dr. Monica Suarez Kobilis, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. About HIV, the specialist affirms it…...