Author: Desiree Arnold

Desiree Arnold is a featured columnist/reporter for the Del mar College Foghorn and is well-known for her "Penny Palate." She joined the staff in Fall 2015. You can reach Desiree at darnold@foghornnews.com or Follow her on Twitter @DesireeArnold17.
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International student striving to reach goals

Desiree Arnold

Perla Covarrubias moved to the United States from Tam- pico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, at age 15. Tampico, a port city, is located six miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Her mother and sis- ter traveled to Corpus Christi with her. Jumping to present day, she has been a resident of Texas for over 10 years. Not only has she taken on the role as a U.S. citizen, but as mother to her two daughters (11 and 6 years of old). Covarrubias also takes on the title as church leader at her church. It is this position that inspires her to become…

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Light up your studying mind

Desiree Arnold

Finals are upon us and time is quite limited right now. The brain requires fuel so if you normally skip breakfast or resort to a light snack as you run out the door, do away with that on test day. Breakfast is incredibly important. The brain needs energy to work at optimal capacity. Protein-rich foods are good choices as they promote brain activity and alertness. Oh the incredible edible egg is a solid choice. One of eggs’ most impressive talents is their ability to embrace and hold various ingredients together in a frittata. Frittata is a very simple egg-based Italian…

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Shrimp salad packed with proteins and also delicious

Desiree Arnold

Proteins are essential for growth and maintenance of our body. It is necessary to incorporate it into your diet to help your body repair cells and create new ones. Eating plenty of protein has a ton of benefits for weight loss, muscle gain and health. Protein is known for its fat-reducing benefits. Eating adequate amounts of protein can reduce hunger and body fat. Consumption of fewer calories occurs because our appetite is satisfied quicker as opposed to gorging and taking in more calories. Seafood is a wonderful source of protein because it is low in fat. Avocado and eggs may…

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She’s giving the community a reason to smile

Desiree Arnold

Eva Sepulveda has been obsessed with teeth since she was a teenager. She recalls having a habit of always looking at people’s teeth, which she feels stemmed from her own desire to have straight teeth. Sepulveda made her obsession a profession. She is instructor and clinic coordinator of the Dental Hygiene Program at Del Mar College. Her dental career began right out of high school in 1990 in the United States Army. She was first trained as a dental specialist (dental assistant) and later as a preventive dentistry specialist X-2 (dental hygienist with expanded duties). Not only did she receive…

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Rebound from Spring Break

Desiree Arnold

Google After an entire week at the beach for some and late-night shenanigans for many others, Spring Break has come to an end. A delicious vitamin boost and detoxication beverage may be a good idea right now, unlike a few not-so-good ideas you may or may not have made over Spring Break. I offer you a simple and tasty five-ingredient Post Spring Break Smoothie. This glass of yumminess includes pineapple, avocado, spinach, honey and H2O. Every one of these ingredients benefits the body. It takes only one cup of pineapple to fill your body with 100 percent of the daily…