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5 Tips to Coronavirus-Proof Your Kitchen By Dr.Monique May 5 useful tips to help you prepare your kitchen during the Coronavirus-19 outbreak.Read More

Happy Monday MealMasters! Those who follow me know I refer to my kitchen as my “lab” because it’s where I enjoy experimenting with new recipes, ingredients, and my kitchen gadgets.  This past week, I used my mandoline to add a different ingredient to my salad…BRUSSELS SPROUTS!!  Brussels sprouts are members of the cruciferous vegetable family (the leafy green vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, and kale). They often get a bad rap because people may have bad memories from their childhood, but I swear they are the best and if you have emotional baggage...Read More

Hi MealMasters! I’m Dr. Monique, AKA Physician In The Kitchen™ and today I want to share with you my new recipe for a yummy sweet potato hash, using a cool (at least I think so) kitchen hack. But first a little backstory: I enjoy creating and trying new things in my kitchen (my “lab” so to speak), and part of that includes using ingredients I already have in my pantry, cabinets, or freezer.  Combine that with being the mother of a (rapidly) growing 16...Read More

Hi! I’m Dr. Monique, AKA Physician In The Kitchen™. Today I want to talk about the epic battle of all time. No, not good vs evil, East Coast vs West Coast rap, Marvel vs DC Comics, or even the iPhone vs well, everything else. I’m referring to the battles that take place a million times a day across our nation, in kitchens, dining rooms and restaurants from coast to coast: parents trying to get their kids to eat their vegetables....Read More

With all of the responsibilities, tasks, chores, and jobs vying for our attention, meal planning may not be the most exciting, but it is very important. Our bodies are highly-tuned machines, and they require high-quality fuel to operate at their best. Many of us do not get the recommended daily intake of essential nutrients and vitamins, and our bodies suffer because of it.Read More

Processed and packaged foods are not recommended because during processing all of the healthy nutrients are removed from the food. For example, brown rice has more nutrients and fiber than processed white rice does. But there are exceptions to every rule. Let’s look at three processed foods or packaged foods that you actually should have on hand in your freezer or pantry because they’re actually good for you.Read More

We all know that doctors recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to help you live longer, feel better, and decrease the risks for many diseases, but did you know that eating a healthy and well-balanced diet can help you in the bedroom as well? Eating foods rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories can increase sexual performance for both men and women. Inflammation and oxidation are two processes that cause damage throughout our bodies.Read More