Managing weight can be a challenge – especially during Halloween. However, a little pre-planning can go a long way. Below, we discuss some helpful tips and tricks to make this Halloween healthier for everyone involved. 6 Tips for Parents on Halloween When considering the candy that is collected while trick-or-treating: #1 – Examine Halloween candy immediately. […]
We all know that food choices and nutrition – before, during and after exercise – can have a significant impact on an athlete’s performance – especially if those athletes are training for the Olympics! So, when it comes to aspiring gold-medal Olympic swimmers, what does their diet look like? While recommendations vary based on a […]
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 […]
April is National Pecan Month, and we’re celebrating by sharing some interesting facts about pecans! 10 Interesting Facts About Pecans Pecan is from an Algonquian word meaning ‘a nut requiring a stone to crack’. The U.S. produces about 80% of the world’s pecan crop. A pecan is not truly a nut, but technically a drupe, […]
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) […]
As many as 10 percent of expectant moms develop high blood sugar, a condition known as gestational diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy. If your doctor finds that your blood sugar levels are elevated, you may be diagnosed with gestational diabetes – even if you have never had diabetes before. When detected early, it can […]
To improve and preserve your cardiac health, a few simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact. We always stress the importance of exercise, but for those who feel intimidated by that word, a simple place to start is to increase the amount of steps you take each day. Try taking the stairs whenever possible, […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital is proud to welcome the WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank to their newly renovated location within the hospital. The milk bank’s new address and phone number are as follows: WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank WakeMed Cary Hospital 1900 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27518 919-350-8599 The WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank is one of only […]
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