Chia Seed Pudding

November 23, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Dessert, Recipes
By Rebekah Sherwood Prep Time: 5 min.  Ingredients 2 tsp chia seeds ½ cup unsweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk 1 tsp organic vanilla extract ¼ tsp almond extract ⅓ tsp Stevia Instructions Place all ingredients in a glass bowl. Mix well. Place in refrigerator and chill until mixture...

Holiday Eating Hacks

November 19, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
The average American consumes an average 3,000 calories during a holiday meal (Source: Calorie Control Council). It is common to overindulge over the holidays. Oftentimes, one holiday is often surrounded by numerous events, and not just celebrated on that one day (i.e. Thanksgiving or Christmas are ...

The Salty Truth About Sodium

November 16, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
What is salt? Salt consists of a positively charged and a negatively charged ion. There are many types of salts. The salt that we commonly refer to in cooking is sodium (also known as Na on the periodic table). Edible salt consists of sodium chloride and is used as a seasoning to improve the palatab...

Movember® More Than Just a Mustache

November 11, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Sexual Health
You’ve probably seen some interesting looking facial hair during the month of November. Chances are, those mustaches were being grown in support of Movember®, a global campaign that literally aims to change the face of men’s health. It started in 2003 over a beer in Australia.  The Mo...

Homemade Guacamole Hummus Spread

October 14, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Recipes, Sides
Prep Time: 5min. Cook Time: 25 min. Heart- Healthy Appetizer Spread Ingredients 1 avocado 1 can chickpeas drained 1 jalapeno pepper ½ cup cilantro 1 lime juice salt pepper Instructions Blend ingredients and serve Based on taste preference can add the following for extra flavor: chili...

Roasted Cauliflower Steak Bites

October 14, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Recipes, Sides
Prep Time: 10min. Cook Time: 20min. Healthy Holiday Appetizer Option High Fiber and Nutrient Dense Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 2 Tbsp olive oil salt pepper Instructions Preheat oven 500 degrees Cut cauliflower in ½ inch thick slabs Place on baking sheet Brush olive oil on each side and...