Larry Mariage was in a hurry to make his appointment to undergo an MRI at Passavant Area Hospital. In his rush, Mariage, 71, a Type 2 diabetic who had been fasting for nearly 10 hours in preparation for his test,…
Ingredients for salad 2 pint grape tomatoes, halved 2 cucumbers, quartered slices 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can garbanzo beans 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Ingredients for dressing Juice from 2 lemons 1/4 cup olive oil…
No other way to say it – life is different right now. And it has never been more important for you and your family’s physical and emotional well-being to establish and maintain a routine. “Many people can feel stressed or…
Being healthy is not just about a certain size jeans, a scale victory or avoiding health issues like diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. It’s about maintaining both mental and physical health. Exercise can help in both areas. The physical benefits…
Ingredients 1 ½ pound fresh carrots (large bunch), green tops removed and carrots sliced lengthwise 1 small onion, peeled and cut in quarters 2 cloves garlic with skin on 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger) 1…
Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash 1-2 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 can of black beans, drained and rinsed 3 TB low sugar BBQ sauce 1/2 tsp ground…
Ingredients 2-3 Sweet Potatoes (2 pounds) Look for potatoes that are narrow and evenly shaped. This helps with consistency in baking. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sea salt…
If you or someone you love is fighting an eating disorder, know you aren’t alone. Eating disorders affect people of all ages, genders, races, sexual orientations and backgrounds. Characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating or eating behaviors, eating disorders…
Ingredients 1 Caffeine Free Peppermint Tea Bag 1 cup hot water (lower calorie goal) or 1 cup milk (higher protein goal) 1 packet Hot Cocoa Mix (choose the sugar level that works for you) Decorations as desired: Mini Chocolate Chips,…
Crunches or Pilates may be the last thing you want to think about while you care for your new baby. Clearly, basic needs like sleep, nutrition and caring for your newborn take priority. But once your doctor indicates it is…