Rochester Primary Care

Heart plate filled with nutritious food variety

Good vs Bad Cholesterol and What Do I Eat?

You have HDL or “good” and LDL or “bad” cholesterol – think of it like a game of PAC-man: the HDL cholesterol are like the PAC-man characters and the LDL cholesterol are like the dots that block our arteries. We have to find a balance to be heart-healthy.

Assorted foods forming the word "CARBS".

Aaahh!!! Real Carbs

Carbohydrates. 13 letters that the media has turned into “the enemy” for so many. If carbohydrates (carbs) are so evil though, why does our body crave them? Why do we always go back to them like they are an ex we can’t get over?

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Acid Reflux – There’s a Volcano in Me and I Do Not Appreciate It

Acid Reflux (Medically called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD if you want to sound “in the know”) occurs because the acids that normally stay in your stomach don’t do that.

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A Call to My Iron Deficiency People – Let’s Rise Up! (But Not Too Fast)

How much are the current recommendations for healthy people?

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South Asian Diet Portions

This list of South Asian foods allows for a better idea of portion sizes to help with meal planning. To create a more comprehensive plan that aligns with your health goals, meet with Mary, our Registered Dietitian.

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Blood, Sweat, No Tears: A Guide to Better Understanding Your Lab Results

Ever stared at your lab results and felt like you were trying to crack a secret code?