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Chocolate & Healthy Eating
My friend gave me a plaque that read, “Chocolate comes from cocoa, which comes out of a tree. That makes it a plant. Therefore, chocolate counts as a salad.”
While that may be a stretch, it begs the question … how does chocolate fit into a healthy eating plan?
Homemade Trail Mix
Homemade trail mix is superior to store bought for many reasons. You control the individual ingredients (no more picking out only what you like from expensive store bought mixes). Use this recipe as a basis for individualizing your trail mix. And get your kids involved too!
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Diabetes & Heart Health
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, registered dietitian Pam Xenakis, diabetes education coordinator, discussed diabetes and heart health.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Using cocoa powder in baking is nothing new, but olive oil? Believe it or not, this cake is very good! The use of yogurt keeps it moist. Sprinkle with powdered sugar instead of a super-sweet icing, and serve with berries for an antioxidant-loaded dessert!
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Bariatric Surgery
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, bariatric surgeon Celine Richardson, M.D., discusses bariatric surgery options.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Medical Misconceptions: Hand Sanitizer
Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: Hand sanitizer can replace hand washing
It seems as though no matter where you turn this time of year there is a person coughing or sneezing or worse—dealing with intestinal troubles.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Atrial Fibrillation
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Scott Morsberger, P.A.-C., of Carroll Health Group Cardiology, discusses atrial fibrillation.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
