Each month we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth.
This month’s misconception: Warm or hot water is the best to use when washing hands
Strawberry Chia Smoothie
Chia seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and can easily be added to salads, cereal, rice dishes or yogurt. Chia seeds are an excellent fiber source, heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and a good source of protein.
Inside Carroll Hospital: Breathing Space
In order to help our employees decompress during their shifts, Carroll Hospital recently opened an Associate support room called “Breathing Space.”
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Cool Cauliflower Salad
Cool cauliflower salad is a healthy, lower calorie alternative to calorie-dense pasta or potato salad.
My Time as a Junior Volunteer
During my sophomore year at Winters Mill High School, I’d heard about the opportunity to become a junior volunteer at Carroll Hospital. At first glance, I assumed that volunteer work would focus around nursing and other work typically done in the health care field. This assumption was very far off.
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
Tomatoes are nutrient packed produce that offer great health benefits. Tomatoes are a source of lycopene an antioxidant that gives them their color. Several studies have reported that intake of tomato products may reduce the risk of some cancers. Consuming tomatoes with a fat source such as olive oils increases the amount of lycopene absorbed.
Fight the Flu this Fall
Carroll Hospital saw hundreds of cases of the flu last year, with the first confirmed case in September and the last in June.
The best way to prevent getting the flu is to receive a flu vaccine. But did you know that you should wait until after October 1 to get your vaccination?
Melon Stripe Popsicles
Cool down this summer with a homemade, low-calorie, fruit-filled popsicle that the whole family will enjoy!
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:
Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers
Red bell peppers boost your immune system due to high vitamin A and C content and have antioxidant properties, including beta carotene, which helps maintain healthy skin and vision.