Not surprisingly, foods that contribute to good health and the prevention of diabetes, cancer and heart disease can also help keep your mind sharp and memories intact. Join me in […]
At this time of year, the daylight is short, there’s a chill in the air, and your backyard garden might be sleeping—but there’s no shortage of produce at the Prescott […]
It can be challenging to find time to eat well, sleep well, exercise, and even relax when you are caring for a loved one, but poor self-care can negatively affect […]
It’s holiday baking time, and lots of folks are looking for recipes that are decadent, delicious, and gluten free. Here at YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, I’ve been testing gluten free […]
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that affects millions. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that nearly half of American adults over age 50 are at risk of osteoporotic fractures […]
Earlier this year, I joined a group of physicians, dieticians, public health professionals, chefs, and research scientists who gathered virtually at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Napa Valley, […]
Spring is in the air and we are digging in the dirt here at YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen! Growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in a backyard garden can be a […]
Jim Vorves is one of many multi-talented employees who walk the halls at YRMC. As a talented cook, musician and Desktop Support Manager for YRMC’s Information Systems Department, Jim qualifies […]
What’s the easiest way to ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need from a plant-based diet? “Enjoy the rainbow,” said Danyelle Schott, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer at Yavapai […]
Busy kids require a lot of nutrient-dense fuel to learn, grow, and enjoy healthy, active lives. Because snacks are a big source of energy in most kids’ diets, it’s important […]
After a long day, there’s nothing better than coming home to a dinner that is hot, delicious and ready to eat. If you’re like me and don’t have someone […]
Are you ready to shake up your diet, savor simple, flavorful meals, meet some neighbors, and learn a whole lot about healthy eating along the way? You can start right […]
Should you follow your heart or your head? When it comes to what you put on your plate, the answer is to follow the Mediterranean diet and both your heart […]
Risotto is a hearty, belly-warming dish that’s traditionally made with just a few simple ingredients: short grain Arborio rice, flavorful stock, pungent onions, wine, creamy butter and Parmesan cheese. While […]
Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, recently caught up with Chloe Woodruff, professional competitive cyclist and founder / manager of the Stan’s-Pivot Pro Team, presented by Maxxis. […]
One of the best health strategies is to prevent illness before it happens, especially when it comes to type 2 diabetes. While our genetics are hard wired, there are steps […]
It takes time to become an excellent chef, and Hiroshi Horikawa has been honing his skills for a lifetime. Hiroshi started training as a sushi chef in Japan at age […]
Rita Carey Rubin, MS, RD, CDE, host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen recently joined Sandy Moss on the set of AZTV’s Sandy and Friends to share some creative ways to […]
Along Granite Creek Trail, just a few blocks from Prescott’s Courthouse Square, gardeners are harvesting, watering, weeding, chatting and laughing among the plots of zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes and other fresh-for-picking […]
Shake up your morning with a powerhouse breakfast. Try ingredients like quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth for a new way to start your day. Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, Diabetes Educator […]
Here’s a statistic that’s hard to swallow: an estimated 40% of food produced in the United States – that’s about $165 billion dollars worth – winds up in a landfill, […]
Here’s a great health trivia question: What vegetable most effectively lowers blood pressure, improves cardiovascular health, and gives athletes a competitive edge? You might already know the answer – it’s […]
What does Registered Dietician and diabetes Educator Rita Carey Rubin reach for when she needs a quick, healthy snack? “Nuts and seeds are the perfect snack!” says Rita, host of […]
Colorful fruits and vegetables, like vibrant fresh herbs, juicy red tomatoes, and bright orange carrots are packed with a variety of compounds, called phytochemicals, that help to keep us healthy […]
Your Healthy Kitchen, YRMC’s cooking and nutrition program, headed down the road in November to the Prescott Valley Event Center, to cook and visit with the Northern Arizona Suns! Six […]
Perry Erwin, owner and lead chef at Shoe Chef Unlimited, stops by the Your Healthy Kitchen studio to share his authentic Tofu Tikka Masala recipe with Rita Carey Rubin, Registered […]
There are as many salsa recipes as there are cooks, especially in the Southwest. After all, salsa means ‘sauce’ and can be made with an endless variety of fresh and […]
Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, diabetes Educator and host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen brought a pile of pumpkins and lots of great tips to AZTV’s Sandy and Friends. When we […]
It happens every year – we anxiously wait to enjoy the tomatoes we planted in June, and then suddenly, they all seem to ripen at once! Fresh, just-off-the-vine tomatoes are […]
It’s summertime! That means that the gardens at Mortimer Farms in Dewey are brimming with fresh produce like strawberries, zucchini, summer squash, potatoes and onions. Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, […]
Here come greens and vinaigrette’s for your simple summer salads! Your Healthy Kitchen from Yavapai Regional Medical Center covers all you need to know. Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s […]
Peeling and separating garlic cloves is easier than you might think! Rita Carey Rubin, Diabetes Educator, Registered Dietitian and host of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Your Healthy Kitchen shows you […]
Believe it or not, a healthy lifestyle can definitely include rich, delicious sweets. The secret is to use the right ingredients and enjoy them in moderation. Rita Carey-Rubin, Registered Dietician, […]
Fifth graders from Coyote Springs Elementary School in Prescott Valley, Arizona recently visited Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Your Healthy Kitchen at the AZTV studios. They, along with their teacher, Brittany […]
Back by popular demand: More whole grains recipes! It’s important to have variety in our diets for many reasons. First, when we enjoy lots of different vegetables, fruits, grains, and even […]
Whole grains contain fiber, healthy oils, and nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins, which help our bodies maintain good blood sugar levels and a healthy metabolism. Rita Carey Rubin, […]
Students at Lincoln, Taylor Hicks and Granite Mountain School in Prescott are happy to have a new area of study. Thanks to FoodCorps, part of their day includes growing, harvesting, […]
It’s hard to deny the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Dozens of research studies show that the more produce we eat, the lower our risk of developing a number […]
Today we are going to make a delicious recipe using brussels sprouts – one of the most unpopular vegetables thanks to our dear grandmother’s method of cooking them or better […]
I was so pleased to welcome and cook with a very special guest; Elena Greenberg, a creative and passionate FoodCorps service member who works with our local schools and community […]
I was so pleased to cook in this beautiful kitchen today, designed and built by Dorn Homes. In addition to being beautiful this is also an organic home that was […]
When we think of pumpkins we immediately picture a jack-o-lantern on Halloween or a pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving dinner. There are various types of pumpkins and countless pumpkin recipes. If […]
I cook with salt because it brings out the natural flavor in food. When you cook using a little bit in the beginning, a little bit in the middle and […]
Today we are going to make a few really easy, delicious recipes using tofu – one of my favorite high-protein, plant-based foods. While tofu is enjoyed daily in many Asian […]
Recently, I bought a crate of gorgeous spring greens, grown locally at Whipstone Farm in Paulden and brought them to the set of The Morning Scramble with for my monthly […]
A Healthy Composed Salad is one which each component or ingredient is elaborately put together or arranged neatly on a plate rather than tossed like we typically get when we […]
Today we are celebrating summer family gatherings, picnics at the lake, backyard barbeques and also a special YRMC anniversary! Ten years ago, the YRMC East campus in Prescott Valley opened […]
Today we are going to cook with a very healthy, very old grain that most of us probably associate only with beer – or soup. Any guesses what it might […]
There’s no doubt about it. Preparing and eating meals together as a family are two of the most important steps you can take toward ensuring good health for your kids. […]
What we choose to drink each day really has a big impact on our health. Sugar-laden drinks like sodas, energy drinks, and even fruit juices and smoothies promote weight gain […]
Spring is the time to really enjoy greens! They are new, tender, they have a real mild flavor and they are really versatile. You can take spring baby greens and […]
One of my goals as a dietician and educator is to get people cooking at home more often. After all, there is no doubt that good health starts with the […]
To snack or not to snack…that is the question. Whether or not to snack during the day is actually a question I am often asked and my usual reply is […]
We concentrate so much on carbohydrates, protein and fat in our daily diets which is important; but I think what is more important is the food we put on our […]
Celebrity chefs and butter-drenched recipes are common fare in today’s food-frenzied world. But visit Rita Carey Rubin’s kitchen on the studio set of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Your Healthy […]
Today we are going to cook up some roots – which I think are some of the most under-appreciated plant foods out there. Other veggies, like cauliflower, kale, broccoli, and […]
I was at the farmers market a few weekends ago, filling my basket with some beautiful winter roots and greens, when a fellow shopper commented on his bad childhood memory […]
I decided that today we’ll be making some delicious and unusual types of pesto from unexpected ingredients with our very special guest, Aimee Novak, owner of Soldi Back Alley Bistro […]
We want to eat healthy in the winter, but just thinking about cold, crisp salads with this kind of weather. It’s just not happening. How do you get a salad […]
I’m so excited to share my first of many visits to AZTV’s Morning Scramble with Sandy Moss, where I will be cooking all sorts of healthy and delicious meals to […]
As you can see on this video, we are out on another field trip today – but we haven’t really gone too far – just to my backyard – where […]
You know, I have never met a vegetable I didn’t like, and I especially like vegetables that are simply prepared – allowing their own special flavors to shine through. That […]
When the holiday season comes around each year, I start thinking about food (even more than I usually do!), and what I can prepare to make the holidays special. I […]
There’s not a lot of cooking going on in our kitchen today – we’ll just be boiling some water and gathering some fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices together to make […]
Today I’d like to talk about preventing cancer with healthy lifestyle habits, including exercise and, of course diet. Lots of good research over many years has helped us narrow down […]
I am pleased to welcome a very special guest today, Dr. Pierre Tibi, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the YRMC James Family Heart Center. I meet with many heart patients […]
Today, as you will see, is all about cooking with kale – one of the most nutritious greens you can find in the market or grow in your own garden. […]
I’m here today with some very special guests, Stephen and Cindy Scott, owners of Terroir Seeds and Underwood Gardens, located in Chino Valley and online at UnderwoodGardens.com. Stephen and Cindy […]
We’ve been using a lot of different herbs in our kitchen to boost the flavor, color and nutrients in meals. Although you may not be used to cooking much with […]
In an earlier post, we explored ways to use more fresh herbs in your kitchen, starting with parsley, one of the most nutritious, inexpensive, and versatile herbs. Remember, cooking with […]
I’m here today with my friends and co-workers, Andrea Klein and Kim Friend. Andrea, Kim and I form the diabetes education team at the YRMC Pendleton Wellness Centers in Prescott […]
In our last post, we prepared a bunch of food for making delicious home-cooked meals during the week. We cooked a chicken, black beans, brown rice, and sweet potatoes and […]
Today I want to talk a little about time – not the herb, but the clock variety – and how it often feels like we don’t have enough to do […]
Today we’ll be talking about herbs, and making a few delicious dishes with one of the most nutritious, affordable, and versatile herbs that is always available – parsley! Herbs are […]
Today, we’ll talk about choosing and caring for another essential kitchen tool – the cutting board – and we’ll also try a few knife skills that will get you cooking […]
In our last post, we turned the foods we cooked in a few hours on a weekend into some delicious, quick meals. Let’s see what else we can make from […]
