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January 3, 2024

Dive a little deeper into healthful eating with readers’ favorites among the fresh and delicious recipes crafted this year by Jessica VanRoo, executive chef of t…

November 16, 2023

Variety is the spice of life, especially for holiday meals. We’ve got you covered with these delicious nontraditional options — from appetizers and sides to main…

November 1, 2023

We will soon celebrate the Mussallem Nutritional Education Center. Guests will enjoy healthy and delicious recipes created by Jessica VanRoo, executive chef of the UCI…

October 26, 2023

Pumpkins hold pride of place in our fall celebrations but there’s another reason to hold them in high esteem — they’re full of immune system boosters — just the help w…

September 26, 2023

Easy, colorful recipes — created by Jessica VanRoo, executive chef of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, part of UCI Health — give a great introducti…

August 29, 2023

Summer’s bounty — whether from your garden, a farmer’s market or the local grocery store, makes it easy to center your meal plans around a wide variety of fresh …

March 21, 2023

As we move into the new spring season, Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo shares a simple twist for a classic dip and spread perf…

March 1, 2023

Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo shares nutritious and delicious recipes with gut health in mind. Enjoy Seared Scallops with Pesto Spaghetti Squash and Lemongrass Ginger …

February 1, 2023

February is American Heart Month, and Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo created a couple of recipes that offer a healthier ver…

October 24, 2022

Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo recently created some healthy recipes to celebrate a special occasion: the new Samueli …

June 8, 2021

Water is essential for life as it is the main constituent of cells, tissues, and organs¹.  Water comprises from 75% of body weight in infants to 55% in the elderl…

March 25, 2021

Did you know that the long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are beneficial to your heart health? These healthy fats can help decrease triglyceride levels, increas…