September is National Yoga Month, making it a great time to start incorporating yoga into your every day routine. Practicing yoga has many health benefits including improved respiration and athletic performance, weight loss, increased cardiovascular health, and reduction of stress and anxiety. An important aspect of medicine that is often overlooked is preventative medicine and […]
Healthy Eats: Part Three
Now for some easy snack ideas packed with protein to keep you going, especially when you’ve got long hours ahead of you in the hospital or gross lab. DIY Trail Mix (my favorite): First, choose nuts. My favorites are almonds and cashews, but you can also choose pistachios, peanuts, walnuts, etc. Second, choose seeds. My […]
Healthy Eats: Part Two
I hope you enjoyed part one of this series—now for part two. Recipe #3: Grilled Margherita Sandwiches (makes two sandwiches) You’ll need: 4 (1/2-inch) slices of whole wheat Italian bread, 1 large garlic clove quartered, 4 to 6 thin slices of mozzarella cheese, 1 large tomato thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced fresh basil, […]