RECIPE

Corn Salsa

During the warmer months, it’s always nice to have something refreshing and flavorful. This corn salsa is perfect for that. It combines healthy ingredients to create one unique salsa. You can top almost any dish from salads to tacos and it will complement the meal. This is also great as a standalone appetizer. Your guests will love this recipe and the health benefits it can provide.

Corn is known for its sweet flavors. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. It contains essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper and iron in a valuable amount. In a three and a half serving size, corn can provide over three grams of protein, two grams of fiber and only carry 96 calories.

Bell peppers and tomatoes are a great combination in this salsa. Out of all the peppers, red bell peppers provide the highest concentration of vitamin C. They also contain vitamin A and potassium with a good source of fiber. Tomatoes also contain a large amount of vitamin C and antioxidants, such as lycopene, which is a leading source to aiding in heart health and reducing the risk of certain cancers. Not to mention they contain potassium, folate and vitamin K.

All the ingredients in this recipe provide so much nutritional value. The garlic in the recipe has been linked to reducing blood pressure and the risk of heart disease; not to mention its anti-microbial properties. Jalapeños also play a role in nutrition. They pack a good amount of vitamin A, vitamin C and have the ability to help fight off free radical damage. Lastly, don’t underestimate cilantro. It has detoxifying properties, can reduce oxidative stress, aid in digestion as well as many other great health benefits. This recipe provides plenty of benefits with no empty calories. It is refreshing, flavorful and your guests will be asking for the recipe!

By Amber Marie Arevalos

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups corn fresh or canned, drained • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 2 large tomatoes, diced • 1 tsp of chives, chopped • 1 tsp of cilantro, chopped • 2 small jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped • 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced • 1 large lime, juiced • Pinch of sea salt • Pinch of ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

 Add corn kernels into a medium pot and cover with water. Season with sea salt and pepper, cook and cover over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.Remove and drain corn kernels and allow to cool.  Once cooled place them into a bowl.

Nutrition Facts Calories 260 kcal Protein: 6.7 g Fat: 4.76 g Carbohydrates: 50.66 g

 Add in diced bell pepper, tomatoes, chives, cilantro, jalapeño and garlic.  Add the lime juice.  Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.  Combine and mix all ingredients well.  Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together. Enjoy!

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By Christopher Pearson

Hearing is a critically important part of how we communicate and experience the world around us. Sounds like birds singing and the voices of people we love bring joy to our lives. But for those who struggle to follow a conversation because certain words are unintelligible, or people who experience an annoying ringing in their ears, hearing clearly can be a challenge.

Since 1978, Kendall Audiology has been committed to providing full-service hearing care to patients of all ages, from newborns to centenarians. Dr. Daisy Elwick and her team of licensed professionals specialize in services such as adult and pediatric audiology, advanced hearing screenings and state-of-the-art hearing aid technology to speakers of English and Spanish.

Many of the practice’s patients come in because they're having difficulty understanding conversations or they report struggling to hear clearly or not hearing certain sounds at all, such as a ringing phone or an alarm. Over the years, Dr. Elwick has seen an increase in people with tinnitus, a common problem characterized by ringing in the ears.

“Tinnitus can be a result of various other health conditions so it's important to have it assessed by an audiologist regardless of the severity,” she explains. “There are more tools available to help treat tinnitus, so while there's no real cure for it, there are options to make the symptoms better.”

Many manufacturers have designed effective tinnitus maskers into their hearing aids to allow treatment of both hearing loss and the tinnitus simultaneously. Signia offers an additional feature using notch therapy for people with tonal tinnitus. It works without using masking but instead amplifies all of the necessary sounds except for any that fall within the tinnitus range.

Kendall Audiology offers in-person visits using staggered appointment times to limit the number of people in the space at one time, placing HEPA filtered air purifiers in each office and routinely sanitizing between each patient encounter. The firm has also adopted new ways to deliver its services, such as offering virtual consultations to patients in the comfort of their home.

“Due to the pandemic, we have equipped ourselves with the tools to perform telehealth services,” says Dr. Elwick. “For example, most hearing aid systems are compatible with smartphones. Using today’s technology, we can connect a patient’s hearing aids to our programming software through an app on their cell phone and make necessary adjustments to the patient's hearing instruments.”

Dr. Elwick became an audiologist by chance while studying speech pathology at California State University in Los Angeles. Fascinated by how health care and technology blended together and how different types of hearing loss could be treated, she went on to earn a doctorate in audiology at the University of Florida.

One of the things Dr. Elwick is most excited about is the cognitive screening tools that Kendall Audiology administers as part of its comprehensive hearing examinations for all adult patients. “Over time, even a mild hearing loss left untreated can result in poor word recognition or speech understanding, memory decline and social isolation, all of which can have countless repercussions on a person's lifestyle,” she says. “These tools help us personalize each patient's treatment plan to provide the most benefit.”

Standing from left to right: Natalie Crespi, MA, Dr. Rosie Simon, AuD, Dr. Daisy Elwick, AuD, Dr. Monica Taggart, AuD Seated left to right: Debbie Gaskill, Patient Care Coordinator, Mercy Perez, Office Mgr

She is proud that Kendall Audiology works closely with federal and state vocational rehabilitation programs that help people with physical or mental disabilities to get or keep a job. The practice has helped many patients through its affiliation with Simply Healthcare and also helps facilitate worker's compensation claims through its other contracts.

While hearing aids can be expensive, Dr. Elwick has a plan for that as well. “Our goal is to help our patients overcome any financial barriers to getting treatment,” she says. “Kendall Audiology offers a variety of payment options including a 12 month interest-free payment plan through Care Credit. We also offer a unique leasing program for patients who prefer to wear the most current technology for a low monthly fee.”

“We also get a lot of patients coming in for hearing protection. People are more aware of the detrimental effects of loud sounds on their hearing. Musicians, workers in high-noise industries and recreational shooters are interested in customized ear plugs for noise protection, which we can provide. It's a small but worthwhile investment to safeguard one’s hearing,” she says.

“Being able to change lives is the most gratifying thing I’ve ever experienced,” says Dr. Elwick. “My team and I dedicate ourselves to providing the best solutions for our patients’ needs. I'd like to invite anyone with hearing concerns to contact us so we can work on their solution.”

Kendall Audiology & Hearing Aid Center is located at 9900 SW 107th Avenue, Suite 202, Miami, FL 33176. For more information, please visit www.theaudiologyctr.com or call 305-595-1530.

Apple Salad Apple Salad

Apples are known for their sweet flavors and nutritional qualities. They are predominantly used as the star of dessert recipes, but they can be used in other diverse ways. This recipe is a nutritious option that provides bitter, salty and sweet flavors to create a unique salad. It packs protein, fiber and plenty of vitamins and minerals to support a healthy lifestyle.

The dark leafy greens in this recipe contain high levels of fiber, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and so much more. They are known to promote bone health as well as provide preventive properties for inflammatory disease. Leafy greens promote a healthy heart with other benefits like toxin elimination, brain function and immune support.

The turkey bacon crumbled onto this salad has two grams of protein. It is leaner with less fat and contains fewer calories than pork bacon. It is still a slice of processed meat so regulate your intake of turkey bacon, because of its high levels of sodium and sugar that it may contain depending on the brand.

Feta cheese is one of those stinky cheese varieties, but its unique flavor can add so much to a recipe. It is also higher in calcium and phosphorus than many other cheese varieties, which makes it a great choice to support bone health. Feta is also lower in calories compared to its counterparts and contains probiotics that are great for gut health.

Apples pack a ton of fiber and this amount of fiber plays a huge part in maintaining proper digestion. They have also been linked to supporting the immune system and are a great snack for weight loss. With over four grams of fiber and over eight milligrams of vitamin C, apples pack nutrition and flavor.

With all these ingredients combined in this recipe, your taste buds will be satisfied. The nutritional values in this salad are very beneficial to our health and can help prevent various health ailments. Enjoy and share this recipe with others to inspire healthy eaters!

Nutrition Facts Calories 1248 kcal Protein 22.34 g Total lipid (fat)91.73 g Carbohydrate 93.66 g

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups spring mix • 2 cups chopped apples • 2 slices of cooked turkey bacon • 1/4 cup Feta cheese crumbles • 2 tbsp dried cranberries • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, raw or toasted • 1/2 avocado, sliced or chopped into chunks

DRESSING

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 tsp honey • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS

 Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or place in a jar and shake. Place in the fridge to chill.  Cook the turkey bacon and then chop or crumble to desired size.

Set aside.  Place the mixed greens in a bowl and add all topping ingredients. Toss so that all ingredients are mixed well. Drizzle salad with desired amount of dressing and enjoy!