In partnership with individuals and organizations in our community, Tampa General Hospital is pleased to offer health and wellness resources to help you live well. Browse our selection of healthy recipes and previously recorded Facebook Live events to get inspiration for your wellness journey.
Pumpkin is the quintessential winter flavor. Although
usually associated with sweetness (looking at you,
Pumpkin Spice Latte), pumpkin can be a savory
powerhouse! This flavorful, satisfying pasta dish is
made with pureed pumpkin, giving life to holiday pantry leftovers in a new way. The addition of
pumpkin to a traditional tomato sauce creates a
velvety potassium–, iron-, and vitamin A-rich sauce,
which can help support blood pressure goals, eye
health, and immune function. Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese for a salty boost, or add a small
amount of sugar to help balance this dish’s sweet and
salty profile.
Potstickers, also known as jiaozi in Mandarin, are a
delicious staple of Asian cuisine that originated
1800 years ago in Northern China. Although jiaozi
are known for their savory fillings, like pork and
shrimp, this vegetable-focused recipe incorporates
a special ingredient: monosodium glutamate (MSG).
MSG enhances the meaty, “umami” qualities of the
mushrooms, as well as reduces the total sodium of
the recipe by 35% when compared to using table
salt alone. The rich, savory profile of the potstickers,
and the satisfying crunch after being pan fried,
makes this recipe perfect as an appetizer, an entrée,
or a crowd-pleasing symbol of good fortune for any
occasion.
Traditional murgh makhani, also known as butter
chicken, is thought to originate in Delhi, India in
the 1950s. Although its origin story is “hotly”
debated, this tomato-based curry provides a
balanced spice profile, including cumin, garam
masala, and paprika. The tomato sauce, when
mixed with probiotic-rich yogurt, give this dish
its characteristic orange color. A diet full of
colorful foods, and using chickpeas instead of
the traditional chicken breast, ensures a high
intake of both fiber and polyphenols, two
important dietary compounds that help fend off
cancer and promote brain and gut health.
Bibimbap, or “mixed rice,” is a popular Korean
meal consisting of savory vegetables, a
protein source, and a spicy-sweet sauce
called Gochujang, all over rice. Not only is this
dish filled to the brim with antioxidants, but
bibimbap is a gut health powerhouse.
Resistant starch from the refrigerated rice and
the healthy bacteria from the fermented
kimchi provide both prebiotics and probiotics
to support a strong, healthy gut microbiome.
A thin layer of honey-sweetened Greek yogurt is topped
with fresh raspberries and lemon zest and then frozen
and broken into chunks for a colorful snack or healthy
dessert that kids and adults will love.
This Greek-inspired stuffed eggplant is filled with
veggies and flavors of the Mediterranean. The dish is
easy to pull together as a healthy and tasty weeknight
meal. Eggplant has been associated with numerous
health benefits like reducing the risk of heart disease
and minimizing oxidative stress. Whether you serve
these stuffed eggplants as a side dish or make it the
main attraction, you'll get plenty of veggies in every bite.
Facebook Live Events
Discover ways you can take charge of your health with valuable insights shared by members of our health care community in these previously recorded Facebook Live videos. Be sure to follow TGH on Facebook so you can stay in the know of upcoming Facebook Live events.
Let’s Talk About Kidney Health
Hablemos de la salud del riñón (Let’s Talk About Kidney Health!) - Promoting the Hispanic Kidney Transplant Program
Dr. Luis Beltrán, Dr. Martín Aldana y Dra. Arlene Calvo brindan información actualizada y basada en evidencia científica, sobre temas de enfermedades relacionadas a los riñones.
Ask an Expert Series event where our subject matter experts from the TGH Cancer Institute, Dr. Jonathan Daniel, thoracic surgery, Dr. Norman Ashraf, hematologist-oncologist, and Jennifer Lara, Nurse Navigator answer questions about lung cancer.
Taking Motherhood to Heart: Preparing for a Heart-healthy Journey Before, During and After Pregnancy
Dr. Daniela Crousillat, Assistant Professor of Medicine in Cardiovascular Sciences at USF Health, talks through the importance of heart health before, during and after pregnancy.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Unfortunately, we are also seeing a multitude of injuries that come along with this increased participation. Learn more about this activity and what one bad step or lunge can lead to.
Join us for another edition of a TGH Facebook Live Ask an Expert: A Live Q&A Series event where our subject matter expert, Dr. Craig S. Radnay, orthopedic surgeon with Florida Orthopaedic Institute, will take your pre-submitted & live questions.
With quarter-inch incisions, minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, particularly endoscopy, reduces muscle and ligament trauma, leading to faster outpatient recoveries. This advancement often eliminates the need to drill into bony elements, offering significant benefits to patients in Tampa Bay. Join us for another edition of a TGH Facebook Live Ask an Expert: A Live Q&A Series event where our subject matter expert, Patrick Y. Kim, MD, Assistant Professor at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, talks about endoscopic spine surgery.
Have you ever wondered what questions you should be asking your primary care physician in regard to your heart health? It can be an overwhelming and broad topic, but this is your opportunity to learn more about cardiometabolic diseases so you can be equipped with the right information to be an advocate for your health. The TGH Heart and Vascular Institute's Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention Program presents our latest installment of the Facebook Live 'Ask an Expert' series with Shone Almeida, MD. Dr. Almeida is one of TGH's leading cardiologists on our expansive multidisciplinary team and will explain what falls under the umbrella of cardiometabolic disease, the risk factors you should be aware of, and the program's comprehensive four-step process they follow to help patients.
