Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, certified diabetes educator, plant based nutritionist and dog lover.

[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

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[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

PRE & PROBIOTICS have gained popularity lately. What’s the difference between these two?
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Did you know that probiotics are the source of good bacteria, from fermented foods, that add to the population of microbes… https://t.co/FKHwqe47YT

[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

Spice up your life, no food should be naked!
Adding fresh herbs & spices to your food increases not only flavor but nutritional content!
My personal favorite: turmeric, clove, pepper, cinnamon, cilantro & smoked… https://t.co/6J8deh6wJc

[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

I wake up to the smell of fresh lentil soup 😃.
This recipe is super easy and I can be done over night in a crockpot 👇🏻

Ingredients:
1 cup of dried lentils
1 can of fired roasted tomatoes
Onion, celery, cilantro &… https://t.co/7lbTgjvEIx

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My secret to the most delicious roasted vegetables is using fresh organic herbs. Not only you boost flavor but your health! .
OREGANO: this herb, a personal favorite, is packed with active ingredient called… https://t.co/iSYQW7dhQc

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Late night dinner: cauliflower rice with tofu, kale & sweet potato.
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#plantbaseddietitian #veganfood #functionaldietitian #dietitianeats #foodasmedicine #plantprotein #tofurecipes #plantbaseddiet… https://t.co/0Elo70Wsz2

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Soothing & refreshing tea for my throat 👇🏻
Cinnamon, orange, fresh oregano, anise & honey.
#plantbasedpower #foodasmedicine #functionalmedicine #herbsasmedicine #functionaldietitian #plantbaseddietitian @ Chicago,… https://t.co/EcHUGBgPnD

[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

Tuna salad, my fast food healthy lunch option for today 👇🏻
-Canned tuna in olive oil.
-chopped red onion, red cabbage & celery.
-chopped cilantro & Serrano pepper.
-add green olives,… https://t.co/n9VeNLNsul

[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

A classic, Mexican Cactus Salad 👇🏻
-cooked & sliced cactus
-red onion
-tomatoes
-cilantro
-serrano pepper
-fresco cheese
-cayenne pepper & salt
-pepitas
#mexicanfood… https://t.co/fixfy5pSox

[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

On-the-go healthy breakfast 👇🏻
-1/2 cup cooked quinoa -4oz almond milk -1 tbsp chia seeds -1/2 cup green mango -1 tbsp almond butter -topped with cinnamon
#quinoaancientgrains… https://t.co/EGYmqHCXqN

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This Creamy Avocado dressing is the boom 💥 👇🏻
-1 Avocado
-1/4 cup low fat Greek yogurt
-1/4 chopped cilantro
-1 tbsp white wine vinegar
-3 tbsp olive oil
-white pepper & salt
-water… https://t.co/JcBr7m4nYu

[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

I 💙 P I S T A C H I O S
-This super food is classified as healthy fats and a source of plant protein. They are also high in antioxidants and fiber.
-Add this… https://t.co/qkmK6ou8Jm

[Sandra Gonzalez, RD, LDN, CDE @vive_nutrition]

kale salad with feta & tofu, as simple as👇🏻
-kale -chopped cucumber & pepper -feta cheese -tofu -sunflower seeds
Dressing: juice of a lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil,… https://t.co/HLNZj8MMWr

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Fact or fiction: can cinnamon really help in #diabetes management? https://t.co/iwWHFEBDlI @InTheAisles