Expert Advice, Patient Stories & Tips for Healthy Living
Being healthy is not just about a certain size jeans, a scale victory or avoiding health issues like diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. It’s about maintaining both mental and physical health. Exercise can help in both areas. The physical benefits…
Ingredients 1 ½ pound fresh carrots (large bunch), green tops removed and carrots sliced lengthwise 1 small onion, peeled and cut in quarters 2 cloves garlic with skin on 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger) 1…
St. Patrick’s Day – traditions, food, drinks – it’s the wearing of the green! But many foods associated with St. Patrick’s Day could use a makeover. Consider these tips as you celebrate with your friends and family: Keep it Green…
Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash 1-2 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 can of black beans, drained and rinsed 3 TB low sugar BBQ sauce 1/2 tsp ground…
Ingredients 2-3 Sweet Potatoes (2 pounds) Look for potatoes that are narrow and evenly shaped. This helps with consistency in baking. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sea salt…
If you or someone you love is fighting an eating disorder, know you aren’t alone. Eating disorders affect people of all ages, genders, races, sexual orientations and backgrounds. Characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating or eating behaviors, eating disorders…
Ingredients 1 Caffeine Free Peppermint Tea Bag 1 cup hot water (lower calorie goal) or 1 cup milk (higher protein goal) 1 packet Hot Cocoa Mix (choose the sugar level that works for you) Decorations as desired: Mini Chocolate Chips,…
Crunches or Pilates may be the last thing you want to think about while you care for your new baby. Clearly, basic needs like sleep, nutrition and caring for your newborn take priority. But once your doctor indicates it is…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup celery (2 stalks), chopped 1 cup red or yellow onion (one medium), chopped ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup carrots (one dozen baby carrots), chopped 10 ounces fresh spinach, chopped 28 ounce can…
Ingredients for slaw 4 cups red cabbage, shredded as fine as you can get it 1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into matchsticks 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (also called arils) 3 TB sliced almonds Ingredients for dressing 1 tbsp rice vinegar…