From the Doctor's Desk

You likely have many of these “medicines” in your kitchen cabinet. Season your food liberally with these herbs and spices to not only deepen the flavor of your cuisine, but to also prevent chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, alzheimer’s and cancer. Here are my top 5: 1. Turmeric- Active ingredient- Curcumin Favorite recipes…

Eating foods high in refined carbohydrates and sugar can lead to a major spike in blood sugar. Your body then secretes insulin to address elevated blood sugar, which can then lead to a drop in blood sugar (this is termed “reactive hypoglycemia”). When levels drop, we feel hungry and tired and thus crave carbs to…

Chana masala can be enjoyed as a stew on its own, or it can be delicious with brown or basmati rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb option.   Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil1 medium white or yellow onion, finely…

I am a firm believer in “food is medicine.” Now is the time to prioritize a healthy diet to give your body the nourishment it needs to stay healthy. The goal of this blog post is to provide you with sound information to support your immune system and maintain resiliency in a time of a…