Author: Kara Morton

Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. Food can be tasty and healthy! To show that you can have healthy and easy-to-make options, I decided to share a few of my favorite recipes! I hope you enjoy! Recipes  

Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. If you are motivated to eat a healthier diet but feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the information on this page, never fear! Significant behavior changes Oare best achieved by setting smaller, achievable goals. Use […]

Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. Based on  information about macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and the research-based recommendations from the leading experts in nutrition, the healthiest diet for humans is a plant-based or “plant-forward” Mediterranean diet. This is a diet […]

Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends following a diet that emphasizes the following: Vegetables Fruits Legumes (beans) Nuts and seeds Whole grains Fish and skinless poultry for those who choose to eat meat Low-fat […]

Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. The healthiest foods—vegetables, fruits, and other natural whole foods—come without nutrition facts labels! However, it is important to be familiar with food labels and nutrition information for a variety of packaged whole foods and […]