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Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
Hemp & Walnut Energy Bites
Cross-posting from the Arthritis Society! Looking for an “on-the-go” snack that is tasty and filling? Try these easy energy bites!
Cristina Montoya, RD
5 min read
Talk Over RA: Busting Common Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths
Let's take a deeper look at the most common diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis myths.
Cristina Montoya, RD
5 min read
Talk Over RA: The Best Foods for Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are dietary patterns with anti-inflammatory properties may augment the effect of the therapies used to manage RA.
Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
Anti-inflammatory Plant-Based Pasta
Are you looking for an alternative to regular pasta? Try using chickpea-based pasta
Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
Anti-inflammatory Mayan Spice Hot Chocolate
I am talking about authentic hot dark chocolate made in water lightly infused with cane sugar, chocolate bean powder, cinnamon, and cloves.
Cristina Montoya, RD
3 min read
Are Nightshades the Culprit of Your Arthritis Flare-up?
Eliminating nightshades has been a fad diet trend to manage Rheumatoid Arthritis. Are nightshades really causing an arthritis flare-up?
Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
Sjögren-Friendly Zucchini Salad Bowl
Zucchini, also known as courgette has a high-water content, ideal for people suffering from dry mouth and swallowing difficulties.
Cristina Montoya, RD
3 min read
Welcome to Cannabis Bites: Cristina's Personal Medical Cannabis Journey
I was born and raised in Colombia at the height of the drug cartel wars and the Pablo Escobar era in Medellin. Continue reading...
Cristina Montoya, RD
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Very Berry Chia Jam
A budget-friendly treat to save the last berries in your fridge! It happens to the best of us. We try to eat all our fruits and veggies...
Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
Plant-Based Rice Pudding "Arroz Con Leche"
Do you miss comfort foods because of your food sensitivities? I do! My lovely niece found a suitable plant-based rice pudding recipe for us
Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
30-Minute Anti-inflammatory Spicy Shrimp
A quick and easy recipe to stimulate your sense of taste and smell! A savoury treat from my Pakistani mom-in-law.
Cristina Montoya, RD
3 min read
On Trend: Is There A Relationship Between Gluten And Inflammatory Arthritis?
Are you wondering about going gluten-free to help with your inflammatory symptoms and want to know if it could work for you, keep reading!
Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
Sjögren-Friendly Maple Cornbread
I've struggled to find easy-to-swallow foods since childhood. Making a Sjögren friendly side dish was magical.
Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
A Whole-Grain Breakfast Power Bowl to Support Your Immune System
This Whole-grain breakfast bowl is a quick and easy way of using foods to support your immune system.
Cristina Montoya, RD
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The Arthritis Dietitian: My Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjögren's Syndrome Story
At the end of this summer, Pfizer Canada provided me with the opportunity to share my Sjögren's story with the boys of Sickboy Podcast.
Cristina Montoya, RD
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On Trend: Can Intermittent Fasting Help with Inflammation Associated with Rheumatic Diseases?
You may be hearing about Intermittent Fasting (IF) a lot lately and been wondering what it is or is it effective, safe or sustainable?
Cristina Montoya, RD
2 min read
Highlight on Hemp Seeds with Cocoa Chia and Hemp Goodness
Hemp seeds are naturally gluten-free and it fits perfectly in a plant-based and anti-inflammatory way of eating.
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