Doctors share their go-to nutritious meals

March is National Nutrition Month and we’re sharing go-to foods from some of our Dignity Health Health care Group physicians and innovative apply providers. Attempt these dishes the future time you are in want of a healthful food notion.

Dr. Chadha’s Eco-friendly Cobb Salad
From Anila Chadha, MD, family members and being overweight medication, Dignity Wellness Health-related Group — Bakersfield

“This salad is a favourite of mine because it is effortless to fix and remains new in my lunch box. It has suitable proteins, is whole of fiber and has nutritious fats, and is very low in carbohydrates,” claims Dr. Chadha. 

Substances:

• Lettuce
• Kale
• Arugula
• Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Grilled chicken
• Really hard-boiled egg
• Mozzarella cheese

Tremendous Spinach Salad
From Cindy Yang, MD, loved ones and obesity medicine, Dignity Health Clinical Team — Northridge

“I consume this salad religiously, two times a week, since it preferences wholesome and retains me energized. This salad is complete of wholesome multicolored vegetables, fruit, legumes, complete grains, and seeds. Several of these components are thought of ‘superfoods’ because of to their substantial nutrient and antioxidant written content,” suggests Dr. Yang.

Substances:

• Spinach
• Avocados
• Quinoa
• Carrots
• Cranberries
• Chickpeas
• Edamame
• Pumpkin seeds
• Ginger-miso dressing

Salmon Salad with Balsamic Dressing
From Ryan Macht, MD, bariatric surgeon, Dignity Overall health Health care Group — Sequoia

“This is a favourite of mine mainly because it’s quick and effortless to make! I cook the salmon in the air fryer and it’s carried out in about 15 minutes. The veggies have a ton of nutrition and fiber, which allows with satiety and the salmon is a good resource of protein,” suggests Dr. Macht.

Ingredients:

• Lettuce of your selection
• Carrots
• Avocado
• Blue cheese
• Tomatoes
• Balsamic vinegar
• Salmon seasoned with BBQ and almost everything bagel seasoning

Pan-fried Tofu
From Jillian Chelson, PA, spouse and children medicine, Dignity Wellbeing Clinical Group — Dominican

“I like this recipe since it has great degrees of fiber and protein. The celery has  diuretic attributes and the garlic and onion have immune-improving houses,” states Jillian.

Elements:

• Tofu fried in avocado oil
• Romaine lettuce leaves (made use of as “boats”)
• Mayonnaise
• Garlic
• Celery
• Soy sauce
• Hot sauce
• Sesame seeds