Nutrition

Our experts in Nutrition

Carla Duenas

Taking supplements depends on the type of supplement and the person. Carla Duenas, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, says when we look at the population there are certain people who might need them, like pregnant women who have a nigher need for folic acid, for example. Children have a higher need for calcium […]

Michelle Routhenstein

Cardiology Dietitian and Preventive Heart Health Nutritionist Michelle Routhenstein is a Preventive Cardiology Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Cardiology Dietitian. Michelle’s goal is to inspire people to take an active role in their health by raising knowledge of heart disease and its risks. She has more than a decade of experience working […]

Angie Placeres

Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, says it is important if you are going to exercise in the afternoon, to make sure you are eating well throughout the day. “Make sure you eat enough complex carbs or starches so that you have that energy source to exercise,” she recommends. She also explains […]

Rudi Landera

Registered Dietitian at Oliver Pyatt Centers