Native Californian Karla Moreno, M.D.A., R.D. is based in the beautiful university town of San Luis Obispo, California. Karla is a clinical and food service registered dietitian in skilled nursing facilities. She has extensive experience working with the elderly, on work site wellness, and in child nutrition programs.
Q & A with Karla
Why do you encourage patients to incorporate dry beans into their diet?
Beans are inexpensive, they pack a great nutritional profile, and they can be eaten cold or warm, whole or mashed.
What is your personal favorite bean to eat and why?
Garbanzo beans. They are so versatile and can go with any recipe.
Please share your favorite bean recipe and explain why it is your favorite recipe.
My favorite recipe is a mock tuna salad made with mashed garbanzo beans. The creamy salad made with Vegenaise and the crunchy, salty dill pickles truly makes it taste like tuna. Served on a slice of whole wheat bread, this makes a perfect picnic sandwich.
Please provide your top three nutritional insights about beans, explaining why people should eat them.
1) Great source of protein, which most benefits those who follow a plant-based diet.
2) Provides iron, which is of particular importance to child-bearing women.
3) Provides fiber, which helps with satiety and helps our digestive system stay regular.
More about Karla!
Karla has a passion for food, cooking, nutrition — and coffee! Cooking and sharing meals are her favorite part of the day, and helping others self-attain their nutritional goals is one of the things she loves most about being a dietitian. In her spare time, Karla enjoys running and sharing healthy, plant-based recipes by providing nutrition tips on her blog (she is fluent in Spanish, so check out her bilingual recipes).
Stay connected with Karla!
Twitter: @kmorenord
Instagram: @kmorenord and @nutritiousvida
Blog: Nutritious Vida Blog
Email: mailto:karla.moreno824@gmail.com
Website: Nutritious Vida
