WellnessDecember 2024: Health During the Holidays
Consider the following tips to help prioritize your emotional well-being during the holiday season.
Consider the following tips to help prioritize your emotional well-being during the holiday season.
Best Practices for Preventive Care - December 2024
Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 ½ lbs medium-sized fresh button mushrooms (approx. 30) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper ¼ cup plus 3 Tbsp whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs, divided 4 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese or goat cheese 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup), divided Directions Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lightly coat a large, rimmed...
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body is able to turn food into energy. A person with diabetes doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t properly use insulin.
Best Practices for Preventive Care - November 2024
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and ¾ inch diced 1 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 Tbsp. + 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 tsp. Kosher salt, divided 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper, divided 3 Tbsp. dried cranberries, or raisins 3/4 cup apple juice/apple cider 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. shallots, minced from one large shallot/red onion 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 6-8 cups arugula/mixed greens 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted 1/4 cup...
Research has found a strong connection between periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes.
Best Practices for Preventive Care - October 2024
Take Charge of Breast Health Breast exams are extremely useful in detecting cancer early. Clinical exams, breast self-exams (BSEs) and mammograms should be completed regularly so that it is possible to determine if there are changes in breast tissue, indicating breast cancer or other potentially harmful conditions. The American Cancer Society recommends clinical breast exams every three years for women between 20 and 40, and annually for women 40 and older. Starting at age 45,...
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil 1 small yellow onion (chopped) 1 green bell pepper (chopped) 2 jalapeño peppers (finely chopped) 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or ½ tsp. garlic powder) 1 lb. ground turkey 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes 1 can pumpkin puree 1 cup water 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 can low-sodium kidney beans Salt and pepper (to taste) Directions Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....