March is National Nutrition Month®, a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Category: Nutrition Tips
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
February is national Heart Health Month, and you can’t discuss heart healthy eating without discussing the benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is the traditional style of cooking seen in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea and is abundant in foods that are readily available in the area.
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?
January is a time when we reevaluate our lives and make resolutions for the coming year — a fresh start. So why not take a look at making a fresh start to each day?
Keeping the Pounds Off During the Holidays
In general, Americans tend to gain weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Why not start implementing some basic lifestyle changes now, not only to prevent unwanted weight gain, but to potentially lose weight! There’s no need to wait until after New Year’s to make that resolution. You can approach healthy holiday eating from three perspectives: before, during and after your meal.
Health Benefits of Apples
Fall is synonymous with apple season! Did you know that this tasty fruit also has numerous health benefits?
Meet Our New Community Nutrition Educator
Carroll Hospital welcomes Barb Walsh, R.D., L.D.N., C.N.S.C., as its new community nutrition educator in the Tevis Center for Wellness.
On the Path to Good Health
It’s well established that eating well is important for your overall health. Here are a few ways to make healthy eating fun and interesting:
Back-to-School Lunches
The return of the school year is right around the corner and with it comes the age-old question – what to make for lunch?
Here are some ways to make lunchtime a success:
Farmers Markets
With the arrival of warmer weather comes the influx of late spring and summer fruits and vegetables.
Next Thursday, June 22, marks the opening of the Carroll Hospital Farmers Market, so stop by from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. to stock up on fresh veggies!
Why shop at a farmers market?
Fruits and Vegetables Quiz
How well do you know your fruits and vegetables? Take our true-or-false quiz to find out!