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Nutrition Tips for Latino Families During the Holidays and Celebrations

Holidays and big family celebrations are a time of joy, togetherness, and, of course, delicious food. For many Latino families, cherished cultural traditions revolve around the table, making it essential to balance these get-togethers with health-conscious choices. These gatherings often feature rich, calorie-dense dishes that, while delicious, can pose challenges when maintaining a healthy diet. …

Managing High Blood Pressure with Nutrition

Diabetes Diet Houston, TX

Managing your high blood pressure can be such a pain. Fortunately, with a better understanding of nutrition’s role, it doesn’t have to be. By Rita Zapien, Registered Dietitian   According to the American Heart Association, about half of Americans have high blood pressure, known as hypertension. Many people don’t know they have it because most …

Understanding Nutritional Wellness and HIV

Diabetes Diet Houston, TX

It’s possible – even easy – to support your immune system with proper nutrition. By Carol Wolin, MA RD LD   “But, I have HIV” is an expression I often hear when discussing nutrition with my clients. My response is that malnutrition never benefitted anyone’s health, but good nutritional foundations lay the framework for energy, …

Registered Dietitian Weighs in on When to Seek a Nutrition Consult

Diabetes Diet Houston, TX

There are many reasons you might want to consult a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), including achieving a healthy weight, supporting a healthy pregnancy, boosting athletic performance, and more. By Barrett White   Your body is like a machine, and food is fuel. Your body uses what you put into it – carbs for fuel, proteins …

Celebrating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

By Rita Zapien, Registered Dietitian Looking for guidance when it comes to your diet?  Help may be as close as your nearest registered dietitian. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created this day to celebrate the work that registered dietitian nutritionists do to improve the …

Blueberry Spinach Breakfast Smoothie – National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month. We have some healthy recipes for you to try at home.

If you would like to talk about better nutrition for you or your family, ask your Legacy provider about seeing one of our dietitians or patient educators.

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National Nutrition Month Recipes – Rice Cake Snacks

Ingredients: 1 Brown rice cakes (you can find it the the bread and tortilla aisle) ¼ avocado ½ small tomato, sliced Salt and pepper to taste or 1 Brown rice cake 1 tablespoon of peanut butter ¼ of banana, sliced Instructions: Spread avocado onto brown rice cake Top it with tomato slices and add a …

Cold Weather Safety for Children and Expectant Mothers

Even in Texas, where warm weather usually dominates, winter can surprise residents with frigid temperatures and snow. Colder months require extra preparation for expectant mothers and families who already have children. From dressing appropriately to making sure their home is adequately warm, families need to know how to adapt to the cold in safe and …

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