Body & Soul Food

With the long, sunny days of summer come some of the most nutritious treats on earth. Those sweet, juicy fruits and vibrantly colored vegetables form the basis of every recipe for health – five servings a day. This summer issue of Healthpoint celebrates some of our local culinary experts, their favorite nutritious dishes and cooking tips for incorporating fresh summer fare. And, our medical experts explore the connection between our health and eating habits. Healthpoint Summer 2009 (pdf)

Podcasts, Videos & Links

Podcasts

Videos
Julianne Pohl's Diabetes story
Fitness Break with Dai Daiku
Portions with Donna deKay, registered dietician

Links
Diabetes Research Institute
MyLifeStages.com
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Articles

Glenn "Gator" Thompson | Aunt Gertie Bea's Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ron Cohen | The Sherman Roasted Whole Organic Chicken with Cauliflower Coulis and Gremolata

Isaac Mejia | Don Pico's Tuna Melt Quesadilla

Preston Dishman | Pan Seared Scallops with Summer Corn Relish and Basil Broth

Jose Luis Ugalde | Ensalada de Nopales

Health food insiders | Chronicle food editor, Miriam Morgan | Mills-Peninsula physician, Richard Morgan, M.D.

New hospital update | Fundraising campaign begins

Get it while it's fresh!

Lean, green heart-health routine

Looking good, feeling good

Diabetes upside down, New routines turn tired career mom, Julianne Pohl, into 5K runner | Enough is enough | Full article

Nutritional ABC's for moms-to-be

Do as I do | Parents best role models in battle against obesity

It's a berry! It's a nut! No, it's a superood! | Egg White Omelet with Broccoli and Tomato Garnish

Handle with care | Safe food handling keeps food-borne ilnesses at bay | High fiber or whole grain?

Hoof it for health | Fitness break

Fresh foods trump anti-cancer fads

What's hot at Mills-Peninsula