It’s summer grilling season, and traditionally that means hamburgers and hot dogs. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend shifting away from animal proteins and increasing plant-based proteins for a healthier diet. But what do you do when many meals are cooked on the backyard grill? There are a few options.
Salmon Burgers
Increasing fatty fish in your diet is a great way to get heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. These salmon burgers can be made with canned or chopped fresh salmon.
New Brinton Woods Facility Coming to Carroll Hospital Campus in 2021
Construction is set to begin on a new Brinton Woods Health & Rehabilitation Center on the Carroll Hospital campus this spring. The skilled nursing facility will provide patients with short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.
Turkey Burgers with Zucchini
One of the easiest ways to get your family to eat more veggies is to hide them. High fiber shredded zucchini mixed into turkey burgers adds texture and flavor to this beef burger alternative.
Medical Misconceptions: Tick Removal
Each month, we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: The best way to safely remove an attached tick off of your body is by suffocating it with petroleum jelly or nail polish.
Minted Watermelon Popscicles
Sometimes a handful of simple ingredients make the most flavorful treat, like these refreshing watermelon popsicles.
Simple Procedure, Advanced Relief
For men who suffer from large gland benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—an enlargement of the prostate that is not linked to cancer—surgery to alleviate the symptoms has traditionally come with a list of unfavorable risks: urinary incontinence, impotence and urinary tract infections, to name a few.
Fig, Date and Walnut Quick Bread
Don’t forget figs and dates are fruit too. This fig-date bread is made with half whole wheat flour and loaded with fiber and heart healthy nutrients.
Mixed Fruit with Lemon Basil Dressing
As if fresh summer fruit salad isn’t delicious enough, try this interesting variation. This fresh fruit is served with a tangy salad dressing, and you can even incorporate mixed greens or a whole grain, like farro or quinoa, and make it a meal!