If you like peanut butter and jelly, you will like this breakfast smoothie. It can even be made the night before so you are out the door in the morning with breakfast in a flash!

Enhancing the Patient Dining Experience
A message from Garrett Hoover, Carroll Hospital President and COO:
As president and COO of Carroll Hospital, we strive to ensure patients have a comfortable and enjoyable stay when they are in our care. It’s part of our mission to enhance the patient experience. Every member of our hospital team plays an important role in this mission because they all touch patients’ lives in different ways, from providers and nurses who are responsible for patients’ medical care to maintenance workers and housekeeping staff who make sure patients’ rooms are safe and clean. In this blog, we spotlight how our food services staff is working to further enhance the patient experience.

Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Skins
If you are into low carb meals, this one will not disappoint. Who doesn’t love buffalo chicken? Yum!

Carroll Hospital Farmers Market Starts June 17
The annual Carroll Hospital Farmers Market returns Thursday next week to bring fresh produce and delicious treats for the community. A collection of local farmers and business owners will be attending the markets each week with a new selection of fresh merchandise, all harvested or prepared the day before. It’s more important now than ever to support the local farmers and small businesses in our community because of the impact the pandemic had on the way we shopped over the last year.

Chronic Inflammatory Disease
According to the World Health Organization, chronic disease is ranked as the greatest threat to human health, and it is expected to get worse over the next 30 years in the United States. In 2014, it was estimated that nearly 60% of Americans had at least one chronic condition.

Chipotle Chicken Bowls
Pressure cookers are all the rage, and this chipotle chicken bowl with quinoa will not disappoint! It’s delicious as well as high in protein and fiber for fullness.

Healthy Vision Month: Taking Care of Your Eye Health
We often take our vision’s health for granted until we experience an eye health issue. But we can take plenty of steps before an eye health issue arises to protect our vision or maintain healthy eyesight.

Spinach-stuffed Chicken Breasts
If you want to wow your family or friends, try this stuffed chicken recipe. The best part is that it is easy and won’t take long in the kitchen. Pair with your favorite whole grain or roasted potato.

May is Stroke Awareness Month
Do you know the signs of stroke?
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke and the need to seek medical treatment as quickly as possible when a stroke occurs.
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States.