Finding ways to stay healthy can be difficult, so we asked members of the Baylor College of Medicine community to share what they do in their daily lives to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Magdalena Sanz Cortés, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, shared some of her own healthy habits.
Q: What health resolution does your day start with?
answer: A few minutes of meditation and walking the dog.
Q: What’s your go-to healthy breakfast?
answer: Eggs or a protein shake.
Q: What is your favorite exercise?
answer: Hot yoga, spin, reformer pilates, pickleball.
Q: How do you stay motivated while training?
answer: Good/enjoyable music.
Q: If you can’t get a full workout in, what activities do you do?
answer: Peloton is always a great option.
Q: What is your favorite healthy snack?
answer: Cashew nuts.
Q: Do you take vitamins? If so, which ones?
answer: Multivitamin, Omega 3, Vitamin C, Colostrum.
Q: What do you pack in your child’s lunch?
answer: Veggie, fruit and turkey sandwiches.
Q: How can I make an unhealthy recipe healthy (healthy substitutions)?
answer: Vegan burger alternatives and using iceberg lettuce leaves instead of bread for burger buns.
Q: What is your nighttime skincare routine?
answer: Vitamin C, retinol, peptides.
Q: Do you have any hobbies that help you relax?
answer: Hiking and playing pickleball.
Q: What is your go-to restaurant in Houston for healthy eating?
answer: Hamsa.
Q: Do you use an activity tracker or Fitbit? What is your daily step goal?
answer: Apple Watch, 10,000 steps.
Q: What is your favorite health tip that you implement?
answer: Stay active every day.
