The best recommendations of physicians is trying to eat things in the most natural form, says Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, Deputy Chief of Cardiology with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The expert explains triglyceride is a three carbon sugar, with a fat attached to each one. The step determines how much triglycerides the body makes. He [...]
The generic names of the artificial sweeteners are saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia. Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, says if you are used to having regular sugar and you are going to switch to something like Splenda, it will be 600 times sweeter than sugar. She also points out some studies [...]
Stevia or natural sweeteners are better than artificial sweeteners. Unni Greene, Personal Trainer & Nutritionist with SoMi Fitness, says brown sugar, honey or agave are still sugar. Dr. Deborah Longwill, Dermatologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the effects of added sugar on the skin. Transcript Is there a way of getting that sugar sweetness [...]
What is high-fat coffee? Carla Duenas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about this coffee made with coffee, butter, and coconut oil that is used in the ketogenic diet and its health benefits. Transcript Let’s hide that coughing first of all hmm so this goes related to a trend now that’s called the [...]
Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the overnight oats are putting in a glass rolled oats, chia seeds, a little bit of peanut butter, cinnamon and a splash of vanilla with milk. The idea is to seal it up, put it in the refrigerator overnight and the next morning it is [...]
Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about healthy nutrition during Game day party. She advises to plan a menu, not skipping meals, doing exercises and having a good tailgate party. The specialist says it's good to keep in mind that people should take a healthy eating, have a good game plan [...]
Carla Duenas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, says the worst thing you can do after a workout is skipping a meal, or skipping a snack: "If you don't eat, those muscles are not gonna recover, so you might be losing weight, but that's going to slow down your metabolism." She also explains the [...]
The most important thing in snacks is balance, affirms Cathy Clark-Reyes, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health Primary Care. She advises selecting something that’s going to keep someone satisfied. She advises choosing something that’s got a little bit of fiber and healthy fat, because this helps keep patient full longer. The specialist says it’s good to [...]
Holiday parties not always have the healthiest snacks options to keep you eating healthy. Carla Duenas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, tells you what you can do or bring to the party, and gives some tips, such as cutting back the sugar on the recipe you are making. Transcript One of the things [...]
