My Twist On Our Family Recipe For Caldo Galego
My last blog post was on how to make your own nourishing broth. The following recipe is a delicious way to put it to use.
All About Bone Broth: Plus A Sneak Peek Into The Coming Weeks
Soup or broth may not be the first thing you think about making in the hot summer, but it can be a healthy addition to your recipe rotation. If you are here in Austin, it is supposed to rain on and off this week, so it would be a cozy time to make a batch of broth.
My Favorite Breathing Exercise & A Simple Mindfulness Technique
Stress can negatively alter the balance of our hormones and neurotransmitters. One of my favorite ways to calm stress, especially acute stress, is by using breathing exercises. Along with doing a breathing exercise, it is useful to incorporate mindfulness.
Pan Cooked Okra & How I Converted From An Okra Hater To An Okra Lover
I have been a fan of food and cooking for as long as I can remember. There are very few foods that I would admit to disliking. One of those foods used to be okra.
Mini-Peppers With Herbed Goat Cheese: The Perfect Baked Or Grilled Addition To Your Summer Cookout
Do you ever see those packages of mini sweet peppers at the grocery store and wonder what you could do with them? Look no further, I have the perfect recipe!
How To Keep Your Heart Healthy In These Stressful Times
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is the number one killer in females as well, which is often overlooked. Men present with the more classic, grip-your-chest type of symptoms. Females notoriously present with more subtle symptoms, which may even feel like indigestion. This is not meant to scare you, just to keep you aware, and to help you start a conversation with your doctor. Below are a few of my favorite heart health recommendations: Take CoQ10 100 mg twice p
Dr. Keller’s Mint & Chocolate Chip Health Smoothie
This is my favorite healthy smoothie that tastes just like mint chocolate chip ice cream!
This smoothie has several nutrition superstars, but did you know that mint has the additional benefit of helping with indigestion and nausea?
A Peek Inside A Physician’s Mind: How I Use Humility, Empathy & Intuition For Doctoring
My college neurobiology professor spent the entire first lecture speaking to us about humility. It was one of those perspective shifting moments that has stayed with me ever since.
Coffee: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. What’s In Your Cup?
I know I’m not alone in my love for this warming morning ritual. It starts days, brings people together, and crosses cultures. I have cherished memories of sipping café con leche at the corner coffee shop in my mom’s hometown in Spain.
The Three Supplements Everyone Needs
I am a believer in supplements as part of a complete wellness routine and I recommend them to most of my patients. While eating a wide variety of nutrient dense foods and a “rainbow” of fruits and veggies is a great way to get vitamins and minerals, the truth is, it’s hard to get everything you need consistently.