Due to the spread of COVID-19 and the upcoming flu season, it is important to maintain our health and our immune system to the best of our abilities.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Want a healthier option for a pumpkin dessert? This recipe is so quick to put together and is made out of whole foods! It contains no flour, sugar or butter but is still satisfying. This is a great kid-friendly recipe as well.

Experience Carroll Hospital Auxiliary’s Phantom Ball on Saturday
In a year like no other, it’s only fitting that the Carroll Hospital Auxiliary host its signature event in a way like no other.
The Auxiliary is pleased to present the Phantom Ball, a fully virtual event that attendees can enjoy from the comfort of their own homes, this Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m.
Homemade Basil Pesto
Making pesto is quick and easy and is such a versatile sauce. You can whip this up ahead of time and use it on baked chicken, salmon, veggies or whole wheat pasta. It is also great as a spread on a sandwich or a dip. Check out this video with community nutrition educator Bridgette Bostic, R.D.N., showing how to make it at home.

Halloween & COVID-19
As Halloween approaches, the holiday—like the others thus far in 2020—may need to be celebrated a bit differently this year.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Breakfast is a very important meal to start the day, and this overnight oat recipe is easy, healthy and oh-so satisfying! The high fiber and protein will keep you full, and the pumpkin pie flavor is irresistible!

Join Us Online for the 11th Annual Total Health Expo
While we can’t have our 11th annual Total Health Expo in person this year, we have lined up a slate of virtual programs all next week so that you and your family can brew up a potion for good health at home!

Curry Chicken Salad
Need a new chicken salad recipe? This one will become a favorite, filled with flavor and healthy ingredients. Curry can be a wonderful spice for the cooler weather months to keep you warm and satisfied. Pair this with some whole grain bread for a sandwich or over top dark leafy greens for a nutritious salad.

Whole or Processed Food: Which is Best?
The common suggestion to shop the circumference of the grocery store can be helpful if you are trying to decrease your processed food intake, but that doesn’t mean foods in the aisles are unhealthy.
Many diets today promote the intake of only whole foods, but let’s be real. In today’s busy world, convenience foods can be extremely helpful and can have just as much nutritional value if you choose wisely.

Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Have you ever tried soba noodles before? These delicious Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat, which is naturally gluten free and lower in carbohydrates and calories than your average white flour noodle. This spicy recipe will not disappoint.