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 traditional risotto is delicious, it’s not terribly nutritious; after all, it’s essentially a dish made with a lot of white […]
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. Woodruff, a World Cup competitor, also happens to be a long-time Prescott resident. Woodruff shared some great tips on how […]
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 you can take to prevent diabetes and reduce your risk. In fact, before type 2 diabetes is diagnosed there’s a […]
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 15, and has operated restaurants in the U.S. for decades. Today, he and his wife, Eriko, own Esoji Teppan Steak […]
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 enjoy the flavor, beauty and nutrition of fresh summer herbs. In this segment she makes a delicious, quick sauce from […]
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 produce at Prescott Community Gardens. The beauty is, any member of our community can participate. Spring, summer and fall garden […]
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 and host of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Your Healthy Kitchen says that many people tend to be creatures of habit, […]
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, never making it to a store, onto a table, or into a hungry belly! A large percentage of wasted food […]
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 beets! Research shows that some of the natural chemicals in beets lower cholesterol; improve oxygen delivery to muscles; and help […]
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 YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, “They’re filled with protein, fiber, healthy fat and a little carbohydrate and they tend to be […]
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 everyday. However, for preventing and reversing disease, plants that are deep red, purple, blue, or even black (which is often […]
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 talented NAZ Suns players and their trainer, Jervae Odom, graciously took time out of their busy schedules to talk about […]
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 Dietician, diabetes Educator and host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen. Shoe Chef Unlimited is a mobile catering business that serves […]
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 seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs. Salsa pairs well with grilled, roasted or stuffed vegetables, eggs, a bowl of beans or […]
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 think of pumpkins, we often think of fall decorations, and aside from pumpkin pie, we don’t think much about eating them. Rita […]
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 delicious (and perhaps best) with just a pinch of salt, or in a simple salad layered with fresh basil and […]
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, Diabetes Educator and host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen stopped by Mortimer’s for a tour and an al fresco cooking […]
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 Your Healthy Kitchen, Registered Dietician and Diabetes Educator, uses mild leaf and butter lettuce and Romaine, as well as bolder […]
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 how the “pros” do it. Rita recently hosted a cooking demonstration at a Dorn Organic Home in Prescott. The group had […]
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, Diabetes Educator and host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen shares the reason why. “If you want to eat something sweet, […]
