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 your physical and mental health over time — possibly contributing to cardiovascular disease, weight gain, diabetes, depression, memory loss and […]
Not many (if any) foods can lower cholesterol, drop blood pressure, control blood sugar, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer, like beans can! Humble, but nutritionally powerful, beans are budget-friendly super-foods that can be dressed up or dressed down in countless, delicious […]
Do you dream of having your own backyard vegetable garden but need expert help? If so, check out the Grow Food in Your Backyard Project! Developed in collaboration with Slow Food Prescott, Yavapai County Cooperative Extension, and the Roaring Fork Food Alliance, this project matches new gardeners with local, experienced […]
Chances are, you know or care for someone with Alzheimer’s dementia. One in nine Americans over age 65 have the disease, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, that number is growing fast. Along with memories, Alzheimer’s dementia takes away vibrancy of life and places a large burden on caregivers — […]
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 in the hip, spine or wrist. This includes 50% of women and one in four men. That’s why it’s so […]
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, California for the 17th Annual Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Conference. For three full days we were treated to intriguing presentations […]
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 never-ending source of joy, learning, and of course, delicious food. However, gardening in a high desert environment can also be […]
Healthcare organizations around the world are celebrating the important role nurses play in helping people with diabetes to live longer, healthier lives. After all, multiple studies show that when nurses and diabetes educators work alongside physicians as part of a healthcare team, people with diabetes are more likely to reach […]
Holiday meals can be delicious, satisfying, memorable and healthy too! After all, the holiday season is also a time when late fall and winter produce is at its peak. Sweet winter squashes, bright greens, savory herbs, crunchy apples, and earthy root vegetables can all be transformed into countless nourishing, celebratory […]
Did you know that early detection of lung cancer saves lives and that lung cancer screening services are available at YRMC? To raise awareness of the vital role regular imaging plays in lung cancer survival, we invited Jennifer Harvey, Nurse Navigator, Lung Cancer Screening and Care at YRMC, onto the […]
Molly Beverly’s passion for gardening began with the simple desire to grow some food in an urban backyard. She explains, “My husband Gary and I grew up in suburbia, and had never grown anything before. We really wanted to get back in touch with the land, and the best way […]
What could be better than berries, picked fresh and still warm from the sun; vine-ripened, sweet summer tomatoes; crisp green beans that snap with flavor; and acres of bountiful fresh produce packed with powerful nutrition? A farmer who is passionate about what she does and who’s on a mission to […]
Canned tomatoes and garbanzo beans are two staples I always stock in my pantry. With these simple ingredients, plus a handful of fresh herbs and vegetables, I can create a delicious variety of meals that follow the seasons and fit into my budget. Check out this recent YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen video, […]
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 as a true Renaissance man! He kindly joined me on the set of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen to share one […]
Most of us are spending a lot more time at home these days, so why not use this opportunity to create great memories, strengthen family ties, and build life long healthy habits in the kitchen with your kids? After all, kids love learning new skills, and teaching them how to […]
Supporting your immune system with nutrition doesn’t have to involve loading up on expensive foods and supplements. In fact, research shows that making simple changes in your food choices, the amount of sugar you eat, and even the timing and pace of meals can boost and strengthen your front line […]
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 to provide a variety of little meals that contain slow burning, un-processed carbohydrates for energy, beneficial fats for developing brains, […]
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 at home making dinner for you, put your vintage Crock Pot (or sleek new slow cooker) to work! Crock Pots […]
What would you say if you could enjoy all of the delicious flavors and yummy aromas of apple pie, with no added sweeteners, less fat, and fewer calories? As an apple pie lover myself, I’ve worked up a recipe that is all that, and more. With no dough to roll […]
February is all about things related to the heart… and football! In fact, February was named National Heart Month in 1963, and it’s been Super Bowl Sunday month since 2004. This creates a puzzling question: For those of us who are trying to eat heart-healthier, what should we serve on […]
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 here at YRMC HealthConnect, where we’ve been stocking the library at YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen with dozens of stories packed […]
People have been enjoying garlic as food and medicine for a very long time. Remarkably, many of the purported health benefits of this tasty herb, first recorded thousands of years ago in Chinese, Greek, Indian, and Egyptian medical texts, are backed by modern science today! The benefits of garlic are […]
Here’s an important question: what is brain food? Or, in other words, what can you eat to keep your brain healthy? Not surprisingly, foods that contribute to better overall health and the prevention of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other chronic conditions also keep our minds sharp, our memories intact […]
Chances are, unless you’ve broken one, you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the health of your bones! However, since half of all women and one in five men will suffer at least one fracture from osteoporosis in their lifetimes, now is a great time to find out […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Arizona, and Yavapai County has the third highest rate of breast cancer among all counties in the state. While we have no control over some of the risks for breast cancer, including family history and genetics, maintaining a healthy […]
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 […]
