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Farm-to-Fork

Why tapping into NorCal's bounty to feed patients is so important

UC Davis Medical Center's kitchen offers organic farm-to-fork meals to patients, visitors and staff. Our partnership with local farms is the largest of its kind for a hospital.

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Farm-to-Fork

Chef Santana Diaz discusses importance of farm-to-fork to our hospital

Our Executive Chef Santana Diaz grew up in the Northern California and local foods were always part of his family's cooking. See why he's made it his goal to feed good food to the community.

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Entrée Recipes

Flavor-bombed tofu tacos

Executive Chef Santana Diaz walks you through how to assemble the flavor-bombed tofu tacos, including how to make a chili lime glaze and cilantro lime vinaigrette.

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Health Tips

What makes a picky eater, and how parents can help?

Picky eaters get a bad name, but selective eating, as it's known, isn't necessarily a bad thing. Our pediatricians help you better understand why some kids don't eat certain foods and how you can help.

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Entrée Recipes

Italian broccoli and pasta

Searching for a healthy and easy pasta dish? We've got you covered.

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Entrée Recipes

Moroccan-spiced chickpea glow bowl

This dish is a perfect use for canned beans and serves as a nice clean eating meal.

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Dry January: 5 health benefits to cutting alcohol in the new year

The start of the new year means an end to holiday celebrations, excessive eating and drinking. As some have taken to New Year's resolutions, many Americans use January as a self-imposed break from alcohol.

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