Weekends in the fall mean soccer games for many families in our area. When it’s your turn to bring snacks for the team, it can be tough to decide which options are the best and healthiest. Here are a few tips to help you find tasty and healthy snacks the whole team can enjoy. Snack […]
Daily life can be a juggling act – balancing work, family, kids’ activities and personal commitments can be overwhelming. That’s probably why Americans are eating out more and cooking at home less. According to a 2010 Harris interactive poll of 2,503 adults, 14 percent said they don’t enjoy cooking and seven percent said they don’t […]
Summer is officially in full swing, and it’s a perfect time to fire up the grill. In fact, July is National Grilling Month. But instead of preparing your typical hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill, try something healthier, such as seasonal fruits and veggies. Remember, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that you fill half […]
Many of us throw some blueberries on top of our morning cereal or into a fruit salad meant for the neighborhood potluck without realizing how powerful they really are. Small and seemingly insignificant, save for their rich fruity flavor, blueberries offer impressive health benefits and are extremely versatile when it comes to recipes for any occasion. […]
Medical researchers are advising physicians to strongly advocate for plant-based diets as a cost effective intervention to combat rising health care costs. A special report published The Permanente Journal states that unhealthy lifestyle choices are contributing to the spread of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The article stresses the importance of limiting meats, dairy and […]
There are more reasons to go Meatless on Mondays than just better health. Going meatless just one day a week can also help protect the environment by promoting energy conservation, reducing environmental pollution, and helping to relieve world hunger all by eating less meat. Producing just one pound of beef uses as much water as […]
This week’s Cary Hospital Meatless Monday recipe contest winner is Michelle Van Vliet, RN, BSN, CNOR. Michelle works as an orthopaedic supervisor in the operating room. She says of her winning recipe, that “Risotto with Spring Vegetables is always a hit even with the meat lovers. It is usually served as a side dish, but […]
I am often asked by parents if ear oil can help prevent ear infections. The answer is no. Ear oil can be used to moisturize the ear and to help excess wax slide its way out. Ear oil is a safe and effective moisturizer and wax softener. For those of us with dry, flaky, or […]
The short answer is yes. Formulas in general are all equivalent, and they are all U.S. FDA approved to nourish an infant. There are, however, many different brands of formula and each company has conducted research to make their product more comparable to human milk. Some companies, for example, are now adding DHA and prebiotics. […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital’s Meatless Mondays have been a great success thus far. For an added element of fun, Meatless Mondays feature dishes selected via a recipe contest open to Cary Hospital employees and volunteers. This week’s winning vegetarian recipe is Black Eyed Pea Sausage submitted by Becky Edwards, a Cary Hospital unit secretary in 2West/CVIC. […]
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