Escape the sweltering summer heat with these quick and easy summer recipes! Have some recipes that you’d like to share? Leave a comment, or email us. Tomato Watermelon Salad Ingredients: 4-6 large tomatoes cut into cubes 1 personal size small seedless watermelon cut into cubes 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 […]
Research shows that our physical and emotional well being depends on our digestive health. Fiber plays an important role in keeping the digestive tract healthy. When you eat food that is rich in fiber, it fills you up and keeps you satisfied longer. Foods low in fiber are digested faster and move through your body […]
Bad habits are like a comfortable bed: easy to get into but hard to get out of; and at work, it’s easy to slip into poor food choices… …a sales rep stops by with doughnuts for the entire office… …you celebrate a co-worker’s birthday with cupcakes… …you attend a catered business event, etc… About National […]
What are “pulses”? Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulse” refers to the dried seed. When you think pulses, think of beans. Peas, chick peas, kidney beans – all provide a healthy source of protein; all are considered “pulses”, and all are part of the 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYP) […]
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. When people with celiac disease eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. These attacks lead to […]
WakeMed is partnering with the Celiac Disease Foundation to start a new local support group at Cary Hospital. In fact, our first meeting is Tuesday, March 17 from 6 to 8 pm. This is great news for people in our area who must follow a gluten-free diet. Why a support group for celiac disease? […]
Every so often, a new “super food” hits the market, and people flock to it with the hopes of finding the secret to perfect health. A long list of foods have been touted as having “superpowers,” including Acai berries, Goji berries, pomegranate juice, coconut oil, coconut water, kale and chia seeds, just to name a few. The latest super food getting lots […]
Donuts, cupcakes, freshly baked bread, beer, pasta with sauce and creamy ranch dressing – all can be categorized as some of life’s most enjoyable guilty pleasures. However, someone with Celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity would probably disagree. According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), about one percent of Americans have celiac disease […]
Keeping a supply of a variety of herbs and spices can not only make your food taste great; it can also make eating healthy easier. Spices have traditionally been used to prevent and cure ailments. A number of herbs and spices even have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-oxidant properties. Additionally, by flavoring your food using herbs […]
If you click here, you will see is a list of more than 50 hospitals around the country that have adopted Meatless Monday in their cafeterias. More are joining every week, and WakeMed Cary is on that list (feel the pride)! This October, the Meatless Monday movement celebrates 10 years since its launch. Meatless Monday […]
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