What are probiotics? Are probiotics even effective? What's going on in my gut? Exploring what research has shown on probiotics and our gut flora.
Gut Feelings or Gut Research? The Ultimate Probiotic Guide
Author: Julie Hooper, MPH, RD
Hi! I'm a Registered Dietitian and future doctor (current med student) living with type 1 diabetes. Join me as I share my travels, research, recipes, and life with type 1 diabetes.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Peanut Butter... Chocolate... Banana... Now imagine these in cookie form.
Food for Thought
Thinking may feel like running a marathon, but it's a different game. Learn how to eat for exam day.
Cilantro Red Pepper Pesto
Hi Friends, This week's a short one, as I have to get back to studying for the GRE, which I will be taking on Wednesday morning. Â This week I've been craving the comfort foods courtesy of my long days of studying. Â My favorite comfort food in Berkeley is Cheeseboard. Â For those who've never heard of [...]
Spicy Green Chile Chicken Pozole to Ring in Fall
As we ring in the beginning of fall when the leaves begin to turn and we begin to dust off our sweater collection, I'll offer up a soup recipe, as fall also marks the beginning of soup season. My boyfriend and I have both been fighting off colds this past week and feeling a bit [...]
Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Seafood is often considered an expensive, bougie treat.  I've noticed that I tend to suggest  replacing a majority of the red meat in ones diet with seafood for the obvious health benefits, while ignoring the strain that this places on ones wallet. Shrimp tends to be the least-expensive option in the seafood section, and has [...]
The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy
Carbohydrate counting is the first thing taught to those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but is it really an effective way to monitor blood glucose?
Blueberry Peach Cobbler
Life's a peach! Fresh peaches are one of the many things I love about summer. Here's a quick and easy dessert recipe that's made with two of my favorite summer fruits. An added plus, it's lighter and healthier than most southern cobbler recipes out there. Â Your peaches should be sweet enough this summer without all [...]
How to Pull off Seafood Paella for Twenty People
In honor of my summer garden party last night, I'm reposting my paella recipe as requested.
Fig and Summer Berry Tart
Trying to figure out what to make for that summer party coming up? Look no farther than this epic fig and berry tart. Decadent and delicious, this dish is sure to impress.
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