Florentina Lara Madrigal

I am a dietetic student at Arizona State University. I am currently working as a room service associate at Banner Estrella Medical Center.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Seafood is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids. However, pregnant women should be careful when consuming seafood. They should avoid high-mercury ones like shark and swordfish, and raw seafood.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Here are some tips to get kids to eat healthy. I think the most important tips are to serve as an example and to allow children to be part of cooking, like washing foods and peeling fruits and vegetables.

[eatright @eatright]

Encouraging kids to embrace healthy eating can be tricky! 👧👦 It takes more than setting rules and keeping a few nutritious items in the kitchen.

Instead, let the concept of "healthy" sink in naturally. These tips can help: https://t.co/vMMZZq5C1a #eatright #kidseatright

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Rainy outside to do outdoor activities and do not have a gym membership? Other alternatives to incorporate physical activity to your day are using stairs instead of taking the elevator, house cleaning, and walking while doing grocery shopping.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Which green is your favorite? Mine is spinach. I can use it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, it is a great source of iron, perfect to increase iron status.

[Cleveland Clinic @ClevelandClinic]

Kale vs. spinach: Which green is better for your body? https://t.co/Bs3KyXD15E

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Diet is different than lifestyle changes. Diet is usually eating changes for a certain amount of time. Lifestyle changes are changes that becomes part of our lifestyle.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

@ASUDrHart Yes, of course

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

I watched a video about 1st grade children, they were shown common fruits and vegetables. They did not know their names. This was surprising to me. It is important to get children involve in cooking, is a great way for them to learn and be willing to try new foods.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

@ASUDrHart Thank you, that is a great idea.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Change is hard but not impossible. When making a change in our eating habits, it's hard to change our entire diet at once. Instead, small changes work perfect. For example, start with eliminating sodas, even if the other foods are the same.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Allergies can be non-severe to severe. Always make sure to know your symptoms and avoid the allergic food.

[USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service @USDAFoodSafety]

Millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. It’s important to pay attention to symptoms if you or someone you know may have a food allergy. There are 8 major food allergens. Tips here → https://t.co/ozrWXNIXKD #FoodSafetyMonth

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

The temperature began to drop and is getting nice outside. This is a perfect time to be out doors and do some exercise. However, always stay hydrated. #getmoving

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Make sure to always check the temperature. #FoodSafety

[USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service @USDAFoodSafety]

A7: No matter how much experience you may have in the kitchen, foods can still look done even though they aren’t. Color is NOT an indication of doneness. You must always use a food thermometer for safety! #FoodSafetyChat

[USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service @USDAFoodSafety]

There’s a way to store foods safely in your fridge. Remember to hold raw meat & poultry in containers to avoid cross contamination! #FoodSafetyMonth

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

@eatrightPRO @eatrightPRO Low income families and elderly, such as Alzheimers are at higher risk for malnutrition.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Food allergies can be hard to deal with. The most common food allergies are eggs, peanuts, milk, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy. Avoid the food causing the reaction; ask before consuming anything if it contains that particular food or product.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Adding legumes and spinach to my daily diet has increased my iron status. Iron deficiency is the most common macronutrient dificiency world wide. Iron is important in our blood, it helps carry oxygen.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

A healthy lifestyle does not mean eliminating completely from your diet foods you love. The key here is having a balanced diet.
Happy Saturday everyone!

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

Don't forget to get your exercise of the day. #getmoving

[Kids Eat Right @kidseatright]

Physical activity is so important at any age! Moms and babies can #exercise together for quality time, bonding and good, healthy habits.

Some ideas to get you moving and grooving: https://t.co/bfhMC3psM4 👩👶

#kidseatright

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

A new day means starting from zero. Eat your daily servings of fruits, vegetables, and drink enough water.

[Florentina Lara Madrigal @Flara96]

What do you prefer to do as exercise? I like morning runs. Whatever you do, make sure to stay hydrated and consume a balance diet. #stayactive