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Mindfulness and Nutrition

Did you know you can learn how to become a more mindful person? Mindfulness is a calm awareness of your body, emotions and thoughts, and it can be a powerful tool when creating healthy habits especially related to nutrition. “Many…

Make Healthy Nutrition Choices to Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

You don’t have to completely abandon your red meat habit, but studies show that decreasing red meat intake is just one of several nutrition choices that may reduce your risk for colorectal cancer. “Obesity is an overall risk factor for…

How Nutrition Can Help COVID-19 Patients Heal

Proper nutrition is a huge part of recovery from any illness—and COVID-19 is no exception. Memorial Health System dietitians and Foods and Nutrition staff work together to ensure patients hospitalized with the virus get the nourishment they need to heal…

Eat Your Way to the Finish Line: 5 Nutrition Tips for a Successful Race Day

You’ve made the decision: You’re going to run a marathon, a half marathon, a 5K, 10K or any other major fitness event, like the upcoming Memorial SportsCare Women’s Biathlon. Good for you! That’s a huge undertaking. And, while training, you…

Teaching an Old Nutrition Label New Tricks

The Food and Drug Administration’s iconic nutrition labels could be changing for the first time in more than 20 years, and that’s a good thing according to Memorial Medical Center registered dietitians Gayle Jennings and Christina Rollins. The new label…

Nutritionist or Dietitian?

Over the years, there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the profession of dietetics. We get a lot questions, such as, “don’t dietitians just write menus at hospitals?” or, “is there any difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?”…

Eating Healthy when Prices Skyrocket

Grocery store trips continue to stress the wallet as inflationary pressures cause prices to increase on food and pantry items. It’s important to stay focused on healthy eating despite rising costs. With a little extra planning, your family can eat healthy…

Think Green (and Healthy) on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day – traditions, food, drinks – it’s the wearing of the green! But many foods associated with St. Patrick’s Day could use a makeover. Keep it Green Take advantage of the festivities to encourage your family to eat…

Eat Healthy for Your Heart’s Sake

Did you know heart disease affects 1 in every 20 American adults and is a leading cause of death in this country? Eating a healthy diet helps keep your heart in tip-top shape by lowering your cholesterol, blood pressure and…

Community Health Needs Assessment – A Survey that Makes a Difference in Your Community

People get asked to take surveys all the time, but not all surveys are created equal. The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is one survey that makes a positive difference in your area. Your feedback helps local healthcare organizations identify…