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What is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked, or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. As a result of either of these scenarios, parts of the brain do not receive oxygenated blood which supports brain health. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term…

Where do carrots eat their dinner? Answer: At the vege-table! Carrots are a root vegetable which are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. In this month’s blog, we will discuss the health benefits of including carrots in meal planning. Carrots are popular as a cooking vegetable, salad item, snack food, and raw vegetable. Carrots are…

Fall’s bounty includes a wonderful assortment of winter squash. Let’s talk about some of the nutritional benefits of several different types of winter squash. Acorn Squash Acorn squash is small, round and has a dull, dark-green rind with orange markings. Generally, avoid choosing acorn squash that has too much orange—they tend to be tougher and…

Bicycle, frog, yellow (we’ll get back to these words later) What is dementia? According to the World Health Organization, dementia is a syndrome – usually of a chronic or progressive nature – that leads to deterioration in the ability to process thought beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological aging. It…

Our clocks have sprung ahead one hour, and we are enjoying more sunlight at the end of the day. Spring flowers are beginning to poke through the ground and brighten our surroundings. This is a great time to consider planting an indoor herb garden. The ideal setting for an indoor garden is your kitchen. To…

According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States for men, women, and members of most racial and ethnic groups. These deaths can be prevented through small changes in health habits, such as stopping smoking, being physically active every day, and eating a…

Will 2022 be the year when you choose to modify your lifestyle choices? What is the best approach to make healthy choices and maintain them in your daily life? This is a challenge we all face. We are bombarded with health information on social media, popular media, and among our social circles. As the new…

What would the holidays be without our favorite family recipes and memories of the aroma of meals being prepared for our greater families? As we make preparations for this holiday season, here are a few tips to take care of your health AND enjoy the holidays. The New England Journal of Medicine published a study…

This is a question we struggle with. Popular media has villainized all grains. Let’s start by identifying the difference between refined grains and whole grains. Whole grains are just as they sound. The anatomy of a whole grain includes the bran (outer layer of the grain), the germ (contains B vitamins, vitamin E, phytonutrients, antioxidants,…

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 34.2 million people have diabetes. Half of these people are not aware they have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately 90-95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. A fasting blood sugar of 126mg/dl or higher or a Hemoglobin A1C test result of 6.5% or higher indicates you…

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition which affects the way your body processes glucose or blood sugar. A common question I receive from patients is related to sugar and sugar substitutes. It is important to remember that we need to consider total carbohydrate intake, as carbohydrates break down and form glucose in the human…

Recipe source: cookieandkate.com Yield:  2 cups Nutrition information (1/4 cup serving size):  82 calories, 22 grams carbohydrate   Ingredients 12 ounces (1 bag) fresh cranberries ½ cup honey or maple syrup ½ cup water Zest of 1 medium orange (about 1 teaspoon) Optional add-ins: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and/or ¼ cup fresh orange juice   Instructions First, rinse the cranberries well and…