The National Association on Mental Illness encourages individuals to reach out if they are having suicidal thoughts. If you need immediate emotional support, call 988 for mental health emergencies.
Shrimp and Sausage Skewers with Okra
Grilling season is ending; celebrate the final warm days with this tasty recipe, full of lean protein from shrimp and chicken sausage and high-in-fiber okra.
“But isn’t shrimp a high cholesterol food?” you may ask. Yes, it is; however, current research shows that dietary intake of cholesterol is not an indication of high cholesterol in our blood. The foods that are concerning to our cholesterol levels are those that are high in saturated and trans fats. These are the fats that are solid at room temperatures, such as butter, lard, cheeses, and the fats in dairy and meat.
Saturated fats are also added to many processed and packaged foods, so don’t forget to look at nutrition labels when shopping! This recipe also swaps the traditional pork-based andouille sausage, high in saturated fat, for a chicken-based alternative. A diet high in fiber also helps improve our cholesterol levels, so although the recipe only calls for okra, add as many veggies as you want to these skewers!
What to Know about Cholesterol
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40 percent of American adults have high cholesterol. Here are seven things you should know about cholesterol:
Studio YOU
Did you know? Studio YOU, a specialty area in Carroll Hospital’s East Pavilion, offers an array of support items:
Support Breast Care at Pink Fling in the Secret Garden
For more than 20 years, Pink Fling’s attendees, sponsors and committee members have spread the message that early detection saves lives while supporting the Center for Breast Health at Carroll Hospital and honoring our community’s survivors.
This year, at Pink Fling in the Secret Garden presented by Advanced Radiology, the Carroll Hospital Foundation is welcoming the entire community to a SECRET location for a garden tea party this October, all in the name of quality breast care and awareness.
Caring for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects about 10% of the U.S. population, but if it’s you or a family member, you know that each diagnosis comes with a world of questions and concerns. Read More
Chicken Burritos
Meal prep is a great way to ensure you have healthy meals available when you are busy, and these chicken burritos will hit the spot for breakfast!
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps
Vegan recipes don’t have to be boring. Check out this apple chickpea wrap, filled with fiber and plant-based protein, that comes together in 15 minutes.
It’s Tomato Time!
Tomato lovers, rejoice … tomatoes are in season again! Tomatoes come in many different colors, shapes and sizes, from the small grape tomato to the large, meaty beefsteak.
The best time of year to buy fresh tomatoes in Maryland is July through September, when they will be ripe and delicious. If you haven’t eaten a fresh, local tomato, you don’t know what you are missing!