Category: Health & Wellness

Happy National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist’s Day! Today we would like to highlight LSCC’s dietitian, Victoria Luera. Last week she started the first of six nutrition education classes for type 2 diabetes at our clinic in Taylor, TX. These classes are available to patients living in Taylor with a current diagnosis…

While the primary use of food is to nourish our bodies, it is also eaten for various other reasons, such as expressing love. In line with the theme of Valentine’s Day, eating as a family is one way to show others how much you care. Here are 7 benefits of…

February is Black History Month. Traditional southern cooking, or soul food is delicious but can be high in fat, salt, and sugar. But there are many ways to honor African American heritage with healthier food choices that are also comforting. When planning your meals, choose colorful whole plant foods. Incorporate beans,…

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to speak at an event called Project CRADLE Care, organized by the Mu Beta Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The free event, which was held in Round Rock, was geared toward new or expecting mothers in high-risk communities . Sigma…

In honor of my birthday today, I would like to share a recipe for a vegan birthday cake. I was a vegan for 11 years and my dad always make me special vegan cakes for my birthday. One of the trickiest parts about a vegan cake is making sure it…

The new year is often a time when people are motivated to change old ways and create new healthful habits. The following is a list of 5 tips to help you raise healthy eaters in the new year: Eat meals as a family when possible, in a calm and pleasant…

Here are some ways you can prevent food poisoning during the holidays: Keep foods separated. Keep meat, chicken, turkey, seafood, and eggs separate from all other foods in the refrigerator. Prevent juices from meat, chicken, turkey, and seafood from dripping or leaking onto other foods by keeping them in containers or sealed…

Lone Star Circle of Care's dietitian, Victoria Luera, visited the Head Start campus in Taylor, TX this week to teach a group of preschoolers about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The children started by listening to a video reading of “The Hungry Caterpillar”, followed by a game where…

With Christmas right around the corner, colors like red and green can be found almost everywhere. It is especially important to include red and green vegetables in your diet, as they can aid in the prevention of cancer, improve memory function, support bone and heart health, and may even lower…