UAMS Culinary Medicine

@uamshealth Culinary Med aims to improve patient health by improving food choice of high-quality meals that help to prevent & treat disease & restore well-being

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Dr. Drobena, MD, and Dr. Neill, PharmD, recently completed their training to become Certified Culinary Medicine Specialists. To become certified, they completed 60 credits, including online nutrition education courses, in-person conferences, and hands-on teaching kitchens.

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“Just add nuts, grains, beans and peas…”

https://t.co/n3JLvTNrWo (link also in our Instagram bio!)

#betterstateofhealth #culinarymedicine

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Love pasta? Check out a few gluten-free and protein-packed alternatives from WebMD’s “Best Pastas: Noodle Around with Healthier Versions”. Our dietician’s picks are starred!

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Check out Dr. Gina Drobena’s poster presentation at the #tkrc22 conference!

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A Culinary Medicine program will provide the College of Medicine’s 65 programs with experiential team building course concepts, exposing doctors to topics in food for medicinal use. The $20,000 grant was accepted by Molly Gathright, M.D., and Gina Drobena, M.D., FCAP.

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Want a few strategies to drink less alcohol?

- Keep track of how many drinks you've had
- Plan ahead and set a limit for yourself
- Alternate with non-alcoholic drinks, like water
- Space out drinks (a break of ~1 hour)
- Eat before going out

#alcoholawarenessmonth

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There are about 600 calories in an average bottle of white wine! Cutting down on how much alcohol you drink is a great way to cut empty calories out of your diet and stay in shape.

For more information, check out the University of Michigan's fact sheet:

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Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data recently revealed a sharp rise in pre-diabetes among youth from 11.6% to 28.2%. Now is the time for physicians to teach, learn and invest in culinary medicine.
Learn more about booking a program with us:
https://t.co/9CeEJJzSdr

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Throughout the month, check back on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see ways limiting alcohol intake can improve your health and overall lifestyle choices.

#betterstateofhealth #culinarymedicine #alcoholawarenessmonth

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This Women’s History Month, we want to emphasize the importance of taking care of your body to stay healthy.

Discussing family history and personal habits, potential screenings, and health goals with your HCP is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

https://t.co/Sa3gKVAebe

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Nearly 2 out of 3 women in the US die from chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. *

A healthy diet comprised of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins can help protect you from many chronic diseases!

*https://t.co/Sa3gKViCME

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“My goal was to become a primary care provider and to help provide easily accessible, culturally appropriate quality health care to American Indians and other underserved people.”

-Dr. Aranaydo

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Happy Women’s History Month!

To celebrate, we wanted to highlight female physicians changing the face of medicine, like Dr. Linda Aranaydo.

To learn more about her story, visit:

https://t.co/qlbhw2itGp

#WomensHistoryMonth #BetterStateofHealth

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Interested in making an impact on the community that’s teaching food as medicine?

Apply for the UAMS Culinary Medicine AmeriCorps VISTA position with the QR code or the link below:

https://t.co/ZMrEruAQ6Q

APPLY BY 4/7!

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Check this article out for more information about the Black KARE program and the partnership between it and UAMS.

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https://t.co/e8fNQyJanL

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Interested in creating healthy eating habits? Start a challenge with Start Simple with the MyPlate app. #betterstateofhealth

⭐️Pick your goals!

⭐️See progress and get support!

⭐️Earn badges that celebrate your success!

⭐️Take it to the next level!

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For more information on starting a plant-based protein diet, check out https://t.co/dFIXPkNOk7.

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Research from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that Americans get more than enough protein. However, studies have shown that increasing plant-based proteins can increase longevity and decrease likelihood of heart disease.

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Join Dr. Gina Drobena and future physician Chynna Denham on January 8th at War Memorial for a fun, laidback, and FREE time to walk and talk about cooking and health!

WALK WITH A DOC will be held on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month in the future!

#betterstateofhealth

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A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life, so make every bite count with MyPlate’s healthy eating guidelines! To take the MyPlate quiz and learn more about portion sizes, go to https://t.co/vMs0R1xrXz. #BetterStateofHealth