This is the time of year that it is more difficult to make healthy choices. Here are a few previous blogs to help you manage temptation and keep those healthy habits throughout the holiday season. Food & Drink Candy-free Stocking Stuffer Ideas – Sometimes even Santa needs some ideas to make the holidays just a little healthier. […]
Even if you don’t have diabetes or heart disease, chances are you will have a loved one or family member at your home for the holidays who does. As a good host, you can make simple accommodations to ensure that everyone has a happy, healthy holiday. Start new traditions by modifying old-standbys to make them […]
Have you heard the phrase, “Eat a Rainbow”? Think about red, green, yellow, orange, blue, purple, and even white. These natural colors present in fruits and vegetables supply us with powerful antioxidants and nutrients that help build immunity and reduce risk of many chronic diseases. With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to add color […]
In a week, North Carolinians across our state will gather around the dinner table and give thanks for our blessings in life. We’ll indulge in all the holiday favorites that make Thanksgiving a meal to remember. And if I have it my way, those favorites will be as healthy as they are delicious. Just in […]
I picked up some interesting knowledge the other day from Lynn Eschenbacher, PharmD, and Meghan Palmer, who both work in the WakeMed Pharmacy. Maybe you know this, but I certainly didn’t. Acetaminophen is in a lot of other drugs other than just Tylenol products and their generic equivalents (which I usually buy because they are […]
Yesterday I posted NC’s No-diet Diet featuring a list of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown right here in our state. As promised, here is the first round of healthy recipes showcasing this month’s seasonal sensation – all to help you get healthy in 2011. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, enjoy these healthy recipes with […]
Every January, we all make the promise to eat better, get in shape and lead healthier lifestyles. Inevitably, few of us stick to this lofty promise. If you’re one of the many who succumb to the onslaught of office goodies or game day grease, you’re not alone. The good news is that North Carolina’s long […]
The latest edition of Heart to Heart Magazine, WakeMed Heart & Vascular’s quarterly heart health awareness publication, began hitting mailboxes late last week. The diverse editorial in this most recent issue includes articles on cardiac rehab, Ira David Wood’s valve replacement, and how joy can impact physical well-being. There is also an entire article on […]
You do not have to risk your heart health on game day. A quick surf of the internet revealed many different resources that provide options for healthier Super Bowl snacks. And, if you choose wisely, your fellow fans will likely not be able to tell the difference. 1. Health.com – 11 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks 2. Eatingwell.com – 25 […]
Yesterday in the News & Observer, Felicia Gressette, who in a previous life was the food editor for the Miami Herald, wrote a story about making heat and eat meals for family as a gift. WakeMed Corporate and Community Health‘s dietitian Stacy Kropp provides some nutritional tips for seniors in the article. In case you missed the […]
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