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Viva la Smoothie By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
Upgrades for New Year diet Happy New Year! If you are like most Americans, eating healthier will be one of your New Year’s resolutions. This year, instead of focusing on foods that you need to remove from your diet, try to challenge yourself to add new foods to your Hawthorne weekly menu. Studies show that having a nutritious diet does not come from just one certain “super food”, but from the variety and the vibrant colors of foods you have in your diet. Here are some simple changes to give your diet a boost in 2016: Swap Out Rice for Quinoa – Quinoa (Keenwa) contains more protein than any other grain (4 grams per ½ cup serving). This grain is rich in iron, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, zinc, and has some folic acid. When cooked, this grain has a soft and creamy texture that can easily replace rice in most recipes. Buy “Plain” or “Original” Varieties – Choos-
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Memorial Hermann Greater Heights 1635 North Loop West Houston, Texas 77008 Tel: 713-867-2000 memorialhermann.org Physician Referral 713.222.CARE
St. Joseph Medical Center in The Heights 1917 Ashland Street Houston, Texas 77008 Tel: 713-757-1000 Physician Referral 713-757-7575
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Texas Medical Supply, Inc. 1906 W 18th St. Between Ella Blvd. & 610 N. Loop West Tel: 713-864-7636 www.txmedicalsuply.com
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for neuroscience care and innovation in the 21st century. Among the Institute’s impressive portfolio of “firsts” are: First neurosurgery center to offer all advanced modalities of treatment – microsurgery, interventional neuroradiology/endovascular surgery and Gamma Knife® radiosurgery – for complex lesions First accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center in Houston awarded by The Joint Commission First in Houston, and one of the first in the United States, to test the clot-dissolving drug tPA for acute stroke First center to conduct a national, multi-center trial for hypothermia in head injury First in Texas to use robotic stereo encephalography (SEEG) for 3-D mapping of epileptic seizures One of the first centers in the nation to offer MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for the treatment of well-delineated focal epilepsies About Mischer Neuroscience Associates-Greater Heights Mischer Neuroscience AssociatesGreater Heights’ broad scope of services offers treatment for brain and spine tumors; cerebrovascular disorders, including stroke, aneurysm, and arteriovenous malformations; cranial surgery; epilepsy; EEG and EMG studies; general neurology; movement disorders; multiple sclerosis; neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders; cerebrovascular disorders; and stroke post-care. Leading the care at Mischer Neuroscience Associates-Greater Heights is Memorial Hermann-affiliated specialist Reza Sadeghi, M.D., a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist. Dr. Sadeghi has served as principal investigator or co-investigator of numerous clinical trials and given national academic
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Mischer Neuroscience Associates Greater Heights Outpatient Clinic Now Open The newest Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Associates outpatient clinic is now open in the Greater Heights area, bringing excellent neuroscience care to the local community. The clinic is conveniently located at 1740 West 27th Street, in the medical plaza located directly behind Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. Teamwork at Its Best Mischer Neuroscience Associates -Greater Heights is the fifteenth Memorial Hermann neuroscience outpatient clinic to open in the Greater Houston area. Through each Mischer Neuroscience Associates clinic and their staff of affiliated neurologists and neurosurgeons, residents of South Texas can receive the highest quality neurological care close to home. Equally important, Mischer Neuroscience Associates’ patients are connected to the advanced resources of an expert team of clinicians, researchers, and more than 80 nationally recognized faculty members in the field of neuroscience at the renowned Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute at the Texas Medical Center. Among only a few institutions in the country to provide the full spectrum of neuroscience care, the Mischer Neuroscience Institute represents a collaborative effort between Memorial HermannTexas Medical Center and UTHealth Medical School. About Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute Led by Dong Kim, M.D., the Mischer Neuroscience Institute is recognized as the forerunner in a coordinated attack on major neurological disorders. Its goal is to make Houston an internationally recognized center
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Are you a smoothie drinker? If you are looking to get more fruits and veggies into your diet, then maybe it’s something you should consider. As the Society for Public Health Education found in a recent study, middle school and high school students increased their fruit consumption from 4.3 percent to 45.1 percent when fruit smoothies were introduced for breakfast at two Utah schools. Of course, it’s possible to overload. Laura Jeffers, a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic, told Time Magazine that, “Calories from fruit can add up quickly, so it’s good to add protein and veggies.” She recommends picking fruit with a low Contributed Photo glycemic index, like apples and How about a Pumpkin Pie smoothie? It’s delicious and nutritious. pears. A good ratio to bear in mind: 70 percent veggie and 30 centrate, fresh carrots, orange amount of water added and percent fruit. Leader readers shared with juice, and a squeeze of lemon. not sacrifice temperature,” she “The color this one makes is said. “I also buy up berries and us some of favorite recipes. Creston Inderrieden suggest- beautiful, and it’s a major hit grapes when they are on sale and freeze – same benefit.” ed two easy ones: “Handful of with the kiddos,” she said. Sonia Tersigne said that one Nicole Hartman, who runs spinach, one banana, plenty of ice and bam! No need for extra her favorites is 6 ozs unsweet- the Clean Eating challenges sweeteners, just delish! Another ened coconut water, a small with Morgan Shields and Katy we like is an orange, a mango, a banana, a cup of papaya, 6-8 Wood recently profiled in The couple of handfuls of spinach, ice cubes, a teaspoon of Stevia, Leader, offers a few recipes: and 2 tsp of flax or Chia seeds. Snickerdoodle Cookie ice and bam!” Cat Theriot eats the follow- “If you are on Adkins Diet you • 1 scoop vanilla protein powing for breakfast every morn- can add a splash of heavy whip- der of choice • 1 cup almond milk ing: 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 ping cream,” she said. Emily Leffler says that most • 1 tsp honey low-fat vanilla yogurt, banana, 4 frozen strawberries, and a of her smoothies are hodge- • 2 tbsp. PB2 or peanut butter podge, but that her secret is • ½ tsp vanilla extract pack of Emergen C. Jaylyn Morehouse’s Happy’s freezing banana slices and us- • 1.5 tsp cinnamon Up Before the Sun Smoothie ing them instead of ice. “The • Handful of ice combines frozen strawberries, smoothie is less diluted in flaSee Smoothie, P. 6B frozen pineapple-juice con- vor since you can control the
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Women’s care Contributed Photo Dr. Reza Sadeghi visits with patient in the new Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Associates outpatient clinic at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Campus.
presentations on numerous neuroscience topics. In addition to providing general neurology services, he has special expertise in epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders as well as stroke and cerebrovascular disease. An Invitation to Learn More To learn more about the services of Mischer Neuroscience Associ-
ates-Greater Heights and to meet Dr. Sadeghi, the public is invited to an open house at the clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. The event includes refreshments as well a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. Please call 713.222.CARE to RSVP. For an appointment with Dr. Sadeghi, please call 713-867-2590.
Sharon Smith, M.D. & Amber Dobyne, M.D. The Preserve 2010 N. Loop West, Suite 260 Houston, Texas 77018 Tel: 713-697-8555 www.obgyncaretx.com
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