On WakeMed Raleigh Campus, every other Thursday, the delicious smell of BBQ permeates the first floor. It’s then that you know Hazel has been busy at work making her (almost) famous BBQ chicken and ribs. I was asked by our Chief Operating Officer Tom Gettinger and Director of Food and Nutrition Services Jessica Marchand to […]
The News & Observer recently ran a story about common kitchen blunders and how to avoid injury. Having seen and treated her fair share of burns, cuts and falls, WakeMed emergency physician Dr. PJ Hamilton shared tips on how to ensure safety remains a key ingredient in the kitchen. Below are a few takeaways from the story. Read the full article […]
Eating out too often is not good for your health. The standard excuse we use is that cooking is a time-consuming chore. However, investing in the right appliances can decrease the time you spend in the kitchen and help you create delicious, healthy meals with less effort. Here are the top five kitchen appliances we […]
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 […]
Are you growing summer squash? Farmer Lisa Sluder from Raleigh City Farm reminds us to make family time in the mornings to enjoy the beautiful squash blossoms while they are open. Take a Closer Look There will be male and female squash blossoms. Sometimes the males bloom first and are more abundant. You may see […]
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 […]
Starting Monday, January 14th, Points West Café will feature a meatless main entrée every Monday to encourage employees and visitors to try a meatless meal at least one day per week. Going meatless just one day a week improves your diet by reducing saturated fat and increasing plant-based foods. Why is this important? Decreasing saturated […]
#1 – Eat Breakfast. You can burn more calories each day by eating breakfast and you will have less of a chance of overeating at night. Peanut butter sandwich Homemade Egg McMuffin Banana sandwich Oatmeal w/blueberries Cereal & 1% milk #2 – Cut 100 Calories Out of Your Diet. It adds up! If you cut […]
You don’t have to forego your holiday favorites in the name of health. Try one of these lighter ingredients as a substitute in your favorite recipes this holiday season. (Substitute the same amount your recipe calls for unless otherwise noted.) Enjoy these recipes with healthier substitutes made for you already. Amazing Butternut Squash 1 […]
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