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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreExecutive 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.
Read MorePicky 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.
Read MoreSearching for a healthy and easy pasta dish? We've got you covered.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into our daily lives. However, if there's one positive, UC Davis Medical Center's kitchen staff has proven a healthy food procurement model which can be used across the U.S.
Read MoreGoing to the grocery store has become a more frequent activity for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic. A UC Davis food virology researcher discusses grocery store do’s and don’ts.
Read MoreThis dish is a perfect use for canned beans and serves as a nice clean eating meal.
Read MoreJust because COVID-19 has changed things doesn’t mean your healthy eating habits should go down the drain. Our dietitians have some easy steps to help you eat healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreNow more than ever, we need to be mindful of our mental health. Feeding your brain the right nutrients can keep it healthy and functioning properly.
Read MoreBust out that crock pot to set it and forget it with these easy and tasty chicken tacos.
Read MoreUC Davis Health Executive Chef Santana Diaz shares this refreshing salad recipe, perfect as the days warm up.
Read MoreUC Davis Health’s kitchen and those who create delicious, locally sourced food are becoming Sacramento’s worst-kept secret. As such, Executive Chef Santana Diaz was featured alongside the Capitol City’s top chefs.
Read MoreFor many of us, life has been uprooted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving us stuck at home and often seeking comfort in food. One of our registered dietitians has some tips for snacking smart while staying in home.
Read MoreShould you be worried to eat food prepared by someone else during the COVID-19 pandemic? A UC Davis virologist dispels some concerns you may have about eating takeout.
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month. So we're featuring some of our registered dietitians and their favorite nutrition tips. See which piece of eating advice you might be able to add into your daily routine.
Read MoreGet all that chocolatey goodness without the guilt with these low fat brownies.
Read MoreThis stuffed French toast has the lovely taste of apricots and makes a perfect brunch dish.
Read MoreFollowing a few simple nutrition tips this Heart Month to help keep your heart strong and keep blood vessels clear of blockages. Our registered dietitian gives you five easy steps to heart-healthy nutrition.
Read MoreAre you a fan of chocolate? Thinking of indulging in a bite this Valentine’s Day? Test your knowledge of the indulgent sweet.
Read MoreTry out this healthy easy-to-make snack to eat at home or on the go.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, UC Davis Health’s hospital café received a prestigious designation from The James Beard Foundation as a Smart Catch Leader.
Read MoreThis heart-healthy dip is perfect for cheering on your favorite team in the big game.
Read MoreWarm your heart and stomach with this yummy and healthy broccoli soup.
Read MoreWhile most of us start the year with the resolution to be healthier, many fail to reach or maintain their new year goals. The key to success is to set SMART goals, according to our registered dietitian Tiana Carey.
Read MoreThere are many popular diet trends these days, and it can be difficult to decide what foods to eat. Our registered dietitian discusses some of the most popular trends of the year.
Read MoreThe 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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