View a printable version of this recipe. Barbecue Turkey Meatballs Serving size: 4 meatballs and 1/3 cup tomato sauce Servings per recipe: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend 2 ½ tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilis 1 […]
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Bariatric Recipe Corner: Apricot Glazed Ham
The following is a great and tasty option for bariatric patients or those considering bariatric surgery. Give this simple recipe a try today! View a printable version of this recipe. Apricot Glazed Ham INGREDIENTS 4 lbs cooked lean ham 2 cups diet ginger ale ½ cup Walden Farms Calorie Free Apricot Fruit Spread ¼ cup […]
Eggs Plus Recipe
Eggs have received a bad rap for many years due to the saturated fat content that is found in the yolk. However, current research has shown that moderate amounts of saturated fats are essential for the body and aid in hormone production and boosting healthy HDL cholesterol levels. The Nutritional Value of an Egg Yolk […]
Recipe Corner: Farmers Market Chopped Vegetable Salad
View a printable version of this blog post. Farmers Market Chopped Vegetable Salad Salad Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens (mesclun, baby spinach, or arugula) 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1 diced tomato 1 diced fennel bulb 1 diced cucumber 1/2 diced red onion 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds Avocado Dressing Ingredients: 1 avocado 1 cup Greek […]
Fireworks Safety Tips
It’s all about a good time as we celebrate Independence Day and the incredible freedoms we enjoy as residents and citizens of the United States. All over the country, people gather for fun family music and spectacular fireworks displays. The festivities continue at home where families grill out, lounge at the pool and have a […]
Prevent Heat Stroke in Vehicles
Sometimes babies are so peaceful and quiet in the backseat that we can forget they are even there, and it can be tempting to leave a sleeping baby in the car so we don’t have to wake them up while we quickly run into the store. But leaving a child alone in a car can […]
Bariatrics Recipe Corner: Red, White, and Blueberry Caprese
It’s finally here! The beginning of Summer!! We love our celebratory meals here in the South and holiday cookouts can be a slippery slope for anyone. There is always lots of friends, family, and of course, food. To avoid reaching for the less than great options presented to you, we recommend ensuring you have a […]
Recipe Corner: Thai Noodle Salad Bowl
View a printable version of this recipe. This delicious, heart-healthy recipe was recently featured at the 2019 Thrive NC Festival. Give it a try, and let us know what you think! Thai Noodle Salad Serves 6 Rice Noodle Salad INGREDIENTS 5 oz rice noodles (vermicelli or flat noodles) 1/2 cup julienne cucumbers 1/4 cup julienne […]
Physical Therapy for Vertigo/Dizziness after Stroke
View a printer-friendly version of this blog post. Balance, vertigo and dizziness issues are common after stroke. In many cases, vestibular rehabilitation performed by a specially trained physical therapist can help. The Vestibular System Many people are not familiar with the body’s vestibular (equilibrium) system. The vestibular part of the inner ear sends information to […]
BE FAST to Stop a Stroke
A stroke occurs when an artery that leads to or is inside the brain becomes blocked or damaged. A clot can block the artery or an artery can burst. This reduces or completely blocks blood flow to an area of the brain. In the South, stroke is the third leading cause of death and the […]
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