It’s grilling season and this flank steak recipe will hit the spot! Try to use some local corn for the black bean and corn salsa! Yum!
Tag: nutrition
The Benefits of Buying Local Produce
Summer is the best time of the season to head to your local farmers market to enjoy the bounty of ripe fruits and vegetables right at your fingertips. There are many benefits to buying local, even if the produce is not necessarily organic.
Here are some reasons why farmers markets can be beneficial for your health and wallet:
Reducing Added Sugars in the Diet
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provided by the USDA came out recently. The purpose of these guidelines is to promote health, prevent disease and focus on healthy eating through all stages of life.
Since 1980, it has been recommended to limit added sugars for optimal health, and these new guidelines are no different. Reducing added sugars in the diet can help to manage weight and help to prevent chronic illness.
March is National Nutrition Month
After Cancer articles address topics for those in survivorship. This month, dietitian Mindy Athas shares information about National Nutrition Month. Read More
Carrot Soup
Try out this highly rated creamy carrot soup that is easy to make and offers comfort as well as nutrition. Carrots are high in vitamin A and also have a naturally sweet flavor when cooked.
Get Healthy in the New Year
After Cancer articles address topics for those in survivorship. This month, dietitian Mindy Athas shares ways to get healthy in 2021.
Now that we can kiss 2020 goodbye, it’s time to focus on the future and that means getting healthy in the new year. Protecting your health means doing four things; think of it as a quad plan:
Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows back up the esophagus from the stomach, causing irritation. Acid reflux may be a temporary or long-term issue. More serious forms are called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
Mindful Eating Through the Holidays
In a normal year, stress, depression and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to weight gain. Unfortunately, this year’s events may make it more difficult to maintain health. During the holidays, high caloric foods and drinks are readily available, so how can we be mindful of our intake to prevent weight gain?
Here are five ways to stay focused:
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Healthy Holiday Eating
On the Carroll Hospital Health Chat, registered dietitian nutritionist Mindy Athas gives tips for healthy holiday eating.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat LIVE every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR 1470 AM/102.3 FM!
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.