Kim Sakovich, Author at MacArthur Medical Center

About Kim Sakovich

Kim Sakovich, MS, RNC, WHNP brings over 30 years of experience in the medical field ranging from emergency medicine, operating room technology and nursing.

Entries by Kim Sakovich

What’s On Your Pizza?

June 16, 2015 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

Pizza…the great American food…and a very popular one. Are they healthy? They certainly can be. Pizza can also be very damaging to the waist line if you are not vigilant.

Kale

April 4, 2014 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

The next super food on the list is Kale. This green vegetable is one of the healthiest vegetables around. Move over spinach-kale overtakes you on nutrition and health benefits!

Super Food You Say?

September 30, 2013 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

What exactly is a super food? A super food is a food that is high in nutrients and contains high amounts of phytochemicals. A phytochemical is a…

Nuts for You

September 16, 2013 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

Walnuts have been around since about 7,000 B.C. Walnuts contain much higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids than any other nut. Omega-3 fatty acids are very important for brain and nerve function. They help build…

Sweet Potatoes: The Other Potato

August 26, 2013 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

Sweet potatoes are another super food that is becoming more common to eat other than at Thanksgiving and holidays. They are a healthier choice than…

Coffee – Not the Bad Guy Anymore

August 12, 2013 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

Coffee – my favorite way to start the day! There is nothing like that first cup of coffee in the morning, when no one else is up and about and…

Avocados: The Other Fruit

July 30, 2013 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

Here is another one of my favorite foods and it can be easily added to your meal without a lot of preparation! Avocados have a lot of essential nutrients such as…

Blueberries Pack Big Punch

June 25, 2013 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

It is amazing what great things this little berry packs for its small size. Now is the time to take full advantage of these little gems. Crops are coming in and…

Snacking Made Easy

April 8, 2013 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

Snacks. I find it hard sometimes to come up with an easy, healthy, quick snack that is portable and can be munched on at my desk between patients. And at…

Easter

March 30, 2013 in Kim's Korner /by Kim Sakovich

I did some research on some of the popular Easter candies that line the store shelves at this time of year. They are all so tempting! All are wrapped in…