Posts by Dr. Samantha
Seasonal Allergies? Already?
Every year around this time I get an influx of patients who are sick. Runny nose, cough, irritated eyes, full ears. And often enough it’s the same patients year after year. I get out my thermometer, stethoscope, peek in their ears and ask “are you sure it’s not your allergies acting up?” “Oh, right! But isn’t it too early?”
Read MoreCook This: Gluten-free Dairy-free Rosemary Chard Frittata
A recent research article was published with the finding that the scent of rosemary improves brain performance. Since I’ve got a lovely old rosemary bush in the back yard I figured why not set my sights on developing some recipes that incorporate this lovely and aromatic herb? My first thought- frittata.
Read MoreNavigating Superbowl Sunday with Healthy Choices
Tomorrow is Superbowl Sunday. We’re just over a month into 2012 and already I’m seeing that the gym isn’t quite so full of all of the resolution folks. But if you resolved to make healthier choices this year (or you have a healthy eating theme) and you are having trouble figuring out how to navigate…
Read MoreThe Secret to Good Health: Exercise.
I just watched a twenty-minute YouTube video about the single most important thing we can do for our health. Exercise. There are 1,440 minutes in every day. Can you schedule 30 of them for physical activity?
Read MoreCook This: Farro and Roasted Butternut Squash.
Farro is a grain that is common in Italian restaurants and delis. You can find it here in the health food store and occasionally at restaurants- here in Portland, anyway.
Read MoreIs it real or is it Memorex? Dairy Substitutes.
When my son was two and a half he saw a picture of a mastodon in a book. He said “Dat’s not a elephant, but it’s similuh.” Right. Similar. Not the same. So think of that when you’re trying to replace foods. If you don’t expect an elephant to be the same as a mastodon you won’t be disappointed
Read MoreUpcoming Lectures at New Seasons Market
Upcoming Lectures at New Seasons Market. The Years Between: What Women in Their 20s and 30s Need to Know about Their Hormones. Click for details.
Read MoreProduct Review: Oregon Cracker Company’s Harvest Bounty Multigrain Crackers.
Little so likely to be disappointing as a new gluten-free cracker. But alas, Oregon Cracker has beaten the odds!
Read MoreCook This: Homemade Granola.
The granola at the market is always a bit too expensive and a bit too sweet for my taste. I started making my own just last year.
Read MoreCook This: Lemon Walnut Green Beans v2.1
I had another lemon-walnut green bean recipe up a few months back but the original poster took the recipe down. I decided to make some changes and ended up with this deliciousness.
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