I love to combine savory dishes with tropical fruits. The sweetness of the mango and the spiciness of the sautéed spicy chicken is a match made in heaven. Plus, it’s a good way to get your family to eat fruit.
By: Denisse Oller Me encanta combinar platos salados con frutas tropicales. La dulzura del mango que contrasta con la intensidad del pollo con pimienta cayena es una combinación para los dioses. También es una buena manera de que la familia consuma frutas. 4 raciones 4 pechugas de pollo, sin hueso ni piel, sin grasa 1
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After all, we are creatures of habit, and old habits are hard to break. Our brain is so complicated! How else to explain our impulse – that urge to eat crispy French fries and a juicy double cheeseburger when we visit a McDonald’s, or to gobble down the freshly baked goods my colleagues often bring to work – despite knowing it goes against our own self-interest? Our brain is activated by these temptations because they signal reward. And we crave reward and comfort. But, I had to get back on track. Luckily, I had the tools to make it happen. No guilt trips this time around. I know the brain can be retrained. I had to change my environment, my routine, and repeat, repeat, repeat, to let the new cues do the work.
somos criaturas de hábito, y los viejos hábitos, aunque malos, son muy difíciles de superar. ¡Nuestro cerebro es tan complicado! Si no, ¿cómo explicar el impulso que nos lleva a comer una ración grande de papitas fritas y un cheeseburger doble cuando vamos a McDonald’s, o a devorar los postres recién horneados que trae una colega incluso sabiendo que atentan contra nuestros propios intereses? Nuestro cerebro se activa con estas tentaciones porque las mismas dan señal de recompensa. Y a los humanos nos encanta la recompensa y la comodidad. Pero tenía que volver a entrar en camino. Por suerte, tenía las herramientas para intentarlo. Esta vez no me sentía culpable. Sé muy bien que el cerebro puede ser reentrenado. Necesitaba cambiar mi ambiente, mi rutina y repetir, repetir y repetir hasta que entrara en el sistema.
As every Primary Care Physician knows, men don’t like to go to the doctor. In Latin culture – and I’ve found this to be true with men of many cultures – a false sense of “machismo” gets in the way of having an annual wellness exam and a forthright discussion of symptoms and concerns, especially when it comes talking about sexual health. September is national Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which serves as an important reminder for men to start a conversation with their doctor about a topic they may be too embarrassed to talk about.
By: Denisse Oller What I love about this recipe is that I get to include many vegetables in the dish. You can eat it warm, at room temperature, or straight out of the fridge. It is perfect any time of the year, but especially during the days of summer and Indian summer. As a bonus,
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By: Denisse Oller Lo que más me gusta de esta receta es que puedo incluir muchos vegetales. Además, se puede comer caliente, al tiempo o fría. Es perfecta para cualquier época del año, pero especialmente durante estos días cálidos porque es deliciosa fría. Como bono, tiene los beneficios alimenticios del arroz integral. A tu familia
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Did you know the flu vaccine takes a week or two to start working? That’s why I tell my patients to get a flu shot as soon it is available – even before flu season starts to pick up in October. Everyone older than six months should get the flu vaccine. Here’s what you should know.