Nutrition

Our experts in Nutrition

Natacha Borrajo

Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health Primary Care

Susan Nowrouzi

Susan Nowrouzi, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Hospital of Miami, says pain is the greatest motivation for patients with back pain: “These patients have a lot of pain and they want to be pain free and not relying on medication. When I tap into that motivation, I find they connect better.” Dr. Ronald Tolchin, Medical Director […]

Amy Kimberlain

Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health South Florida, explains soluble fiber versus insoluble fiber: “The soluble fiber is that gel-like substance that is helping to move things through and does not let things adhere to the artery walls,” she says. This type of fiber can be found in oatmeal and apples, for example. According […]

Carla Araya

Registered Dietitian, Miami Cancer Insititute The most common side effects of cancer treatment are: loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, mouth irritation, diarrhea, constipation, swallowing difficulty, dry mouth and change in taste. Carla Araya, Registered Dietitian with Miami Cancer Institute, says depending on the type of cancer, the diet can be liquid, soft or calorie. Lemon […]