Many things come to mind when thinking about nutrition “beyond the table.” Perhaps your mind wanders to dreams of a romantic homestead full of rich produce and a laughing family. It might be that your heart is pulled toward the injustices and inequities faced by migrant farmers. Or maybe the memory of your grandmother cooking a traditional meal from your heritage plays in your mind.
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Dana Mealing, R.D.N., L.D.N., is the new community nutrition educator in the Tevis Center for Wellness. Get to know Dana and her plans for upcoming nutrition programs.
The big game is coming up soon!
It’s often hard to maintain healthy eating habits with the typical football party offerings, but you don’t have to sacrifice taste in order to eat healthy. Most every tailgate dish can be made healthier.
Believe it or not, trillions of bacteria live in our digestive tract (our microbiota), and some species play a positive role in health.
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.
So when did it happen? Or has it always been that way? The fact that following a delicious meal, we rarely remember the flavors, aromas and senses stimulated by a flavorful meal. Instead we often feel overfull, possibly to the point of discomfort.
Sound like the aftermath of your holiday meal? You’re not alone.
These meatballs are always a crowd pleaser, and they’re great for holiday get-togethers.
We are in the height of summer grilling and picnic season. Warm summer evenings seem to call us outdoors at mealtime, and weekend barbecues and family picnics at the park are a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. But picnic season doesn’t mean you need to abandon your healthy eating habits.
Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: Eating food that has fallen on the floor is safe.
Many of us have heard the rule. When that scrumptious slice of pie, cookie or candy drops on they floor, someone will yell, “Five-second rule!” to save you from having to throw it out.
Even for those who practice mindful eating, the holidays present some additional challenges. Typically, during the holiday season, people find themselves attending more parties and social gatherings with an abundance of not-so-healthy food and beverages. Couple the increased availability of food with the stress of the holiday season (and the societal acceptance of holiday indulgence), and mindfulness if often thrown out the window!