Dr. Joe Galati's Blog

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Wellness Thoughts for 2020

With the end of the year, and thoughts of 2020 and a new decade, it’s time to think about New Year’s Resolutions. Historically, the vast majority of New Year’s Resolutions are health-related, either desire to eat better, exercise more, lose weight, quit drinking or smoking, go to bed earlier, or simply be kinder to oneself. […]

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A Little about Jicama

A Little about Jicama The jicama, also known as the Mexican turnip or yam bean, is a starchy tuberous root vegetable that has a slightly sweet taste and a crisp, crunchy texture. Jicama is a good source of dietary fiber, which promotes weight management, blood sugar control, and a healthy GI tract. The type of […]

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Black Bean Tacos Ingredients: o 2 Whole Wheat Tortillas o ½ cup black beans, no salt added or low sodium o 6 whole cherry tomatoes, quartered o 1 cup salad mix o 1/4 cup corn o 1 avocado o ¼ cup Mexican blend cheese, reduced fat Instructions: 1. Cook black beans until tender 2. Chop […]

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Hiking: An Exercise to Consider Now

As I state in my book Eating Yourself Sick, “hiking is walking on an uneven surface”.  Like walking, hiking offers a host of health benefits you may not realize, including the following: Lower stress levels Improved mood, and mental welfare A reduced risk for heart disease Lowers your blood pressure Lower cholesterol levels Improved body […]

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Dr. Galati Approved: Liver Specialists of Texas Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Liver Specialists of Texas Turkey Stuffed Peppers: Ingredients You Need: – 1/2 pound 99% lean ground turkey – 3 bell peppers, red – 3/4 cup black beans, canned – 3/4 cup corn, frozen – 1 tomato, large and chopped – 1 clove garlic, minced – 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped – 1/3 cup chicken broth, […]

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Pop-Tart Nation

While walking through my local supermarket this weekend, I strolled by the Pop-Tarts aisle to see what was happening in this section. Over the years, I’ve made fun of Pop-Tarts, not only because of their total lack of nutritional value, but because of the prominence they have gained on breakfast tables across America since 1964. So many individuals, especially […]

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Snacking Like A Real Mountaineer

In a world where Amazon Prime Day is considered a “shopping holiday” and using Uber Eats to order a meal is the new Friday night date night, Americans love convenience and we are pursuing it in all aspects of our lives – including what we eat and its impact on wellness. While having so many […]

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Retraining Your Palate? Start by Unmasking Your Food

It can be difficult to eat more nutritiously when you’re used to eating primarily processed foods. A palate that is used to highly processed foods—sweetened, added salt, high fat—can sabotage even the best attempts at eating healthier. One study even found that foods high in sugar and fat are addictive. In the study, brain scans […]

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The Ugly Truth About Liver Disease

The liver is one of the most vital and complicated organs in the body, involved in over 200 vital functions including manufacturing and synthesizing a wide range of hormones, clotting factors, cholesterol, and other proteins. The liver is my area of specialty, and it’s my life’s work to try to help people who are dealing […]

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Dr. Joe Galati

WELCOME TO DR. GALATI’S WELLNESS CORNER

On this page, you’ll find a wide variety of useful information that is both current and actionable. Dr. Galati is passionate about empowering his audience by providing a wealth of knowledge garnered throughout his 30+ years as a sought-after liver specialist and wellness educator, allowing people to make the very best healthcare decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

With the variety of educational (and fun!) videos, recipes, exercise tips, and the latest in medical and health news you can consider this your one-stop shop for all of the information you need to make your health a priority.

As America’s “Physician-Communicator”, Dr. Galati is constantly striving to educate and enlighten through sharing his personal experiences with his audience. His goal is to provide practical tips to make the difficult changes that can be required to focus on your health, and the health of those you care most about, more attainable.

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Feeding Your Children Breakfast with Dr. Joe Galati
Best Diet for Liver Disease and Heart Failure: A Low Salt Diets with Dr. Joe Galati
Alcohol Related Cirrhosis Increase in the Young
The Great American Produce Giveaway

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