Browse 2020 Blog Posts: Good Food Is Good Medicine
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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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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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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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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Italian broccoli and pasta
Searching for a healthy and easy pasta dish? We've got you covered.
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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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6 awesome nutrition tips we can all use, thanks to our registered dietitians
March 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.
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5 heart-healthy steps to work into your diet
Following 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.
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Starting a New Year's resolution? Dietitian gives you 5 SMART tips to healthy eating
While 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.
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5 immune boosters to help keep you healthy
It's important for your immune system to stay in tip-top shape to protect against the cold, flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses. One of the best ways to stay healthy is by maintaining a nutritious diet.
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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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