This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. With many of us spending more time outdoors this season, it’s important to protect ourselves from sunburn and skin damage.
Here are a few things to remember when applying sunscreen:
Month: May 2020
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: SBRT
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Darlene Gabeau, M.D., Ph.D., discusses stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM1470/FM 102.3!
Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
Sheet pan meals make dinner easy and prevents a pile of dishes to clean up after. Compared to chicken breasts, chicken thighs are juicier, more tender and have more flavor, just make sure to slice off the excess fat before cooking. Try alternating a different vegetable for the Brussels sprouts to switch things up and make sure to add a complex carbohydrate to this meal like brown rice, farro, sweet potato or quinoa. Enjoy!
The Truth about Carbohydrates
Now that summer is right around the corner, many people begin that oh-so-familiar diet to feel more comfortable in their bathing suit or other summer clothes. Dieting is largely unsuccessful long term because the diet often recommends restriction or complete avoidance of certain foods like carbohydrates. So, are carbs bad? The short answer is no.
Everything Bagel Crispy Chickpeas
Healthy snack alert! Ever crave something crunchy and salty? These crunchy garbanzo beans are easy to make, healthy, and delicious! Eating a snack that is high in fiber and protein will help to keep you full and curb cravings. Each serving has a whopping 6g of fiber, which is so important for gut health. Try these with different spices like cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, Cajun or dill for something new and fun.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Cardiac Health
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Carroll Health Group cardiologist Radhika Kuna, M.D., discusses why it is so important to receive timely care when it comes to cardiac issues.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
New! Healthy Bites with Bridgette Online Cooking Class
Looking for timely, accessible recipes and nutrition information? Join community nutrition educator Bridgette Bostic, R.D.N., for Healthy Bites with Bridgette, a new online cooking class taking place from 5 to 6 p.m. each Wednesday evening.
Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower has been a popular vegetable the past few years, but have you ever tried it roasted? Roasting vegetables at high temperature will bring out the natural sugars to the surface that will caramelize and create a delicious flavor and crunchy texture. Cauliflower is a non-starchy vegetable that is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C. Try this cauliflower over a bed of spring greens or arugula with added garbanzo beans for a complex carb and added protein. Yum!
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Advance Directives
On the Carroll Hospital Health Chat, palliative care coordinator Jennifer Ballas, R.N., discusses advance directives.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live each Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR 102.3 FM/1470 AM!