Well-Being
Harvest of the Month: Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are comforting, nutritious and packed with fiber, which may support the microbiome. Learn more about these antioxidant-rich treats and see our favorite holiday sweet potato recipes. How to pick and store sweet potatoes Select sweet potatoes that are free of bruises and cracks. Fresh sweet potatoes are firm and uniform in color. Shriveled… View Full Post
Add a Little Kick to Your Diet This Month with Some Jalapeños!
Jalapeños — small yet mighty peppers originating from Mexico — have made their way into cuisines around the globe, adding bursts of flavor and heat to dishes. They are favored for their anti-inflammatory properties and nutrients. So, grab your food prep gloves (you’ll need them) and a jalapeño, and let’s spice up your next meal.… View Full Post
CHI St. Vincent Joins the Fight Against Malnutrition | Do you know the signs?
September 16-20, 2024, CHI St. Vincent will take part in Malnutrition Awareness Week, an international effort to increase the awareness, diagnosis and treatment of malnutrition in patients. Malnutrition Awareness Week is an annual, multi-organizational campaign created by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) to focus on nutrition as a patient right and… View Full Post
Yellow Summer Squash is July’s Harvest of the Month
Yellow summer squash offers more than just a cheerful color to your plate — it also provides abundant nutrients and sweet, fresh flavor. It’s quick and easy to slice, and there’s seemingly no wrong way to cook it: It’s great grilled, sauteed, steamed, or baked. Check out our tasty recipes and learn why yellow squash… View Full Post
Harvest of the Month: Green Beans
This month, we’re spilling the beans on everything you need to know about green beans, including the best summertime green bean recipes. Learn how to make delicious green bean dishes that will have dinner guests wondering what your secret is. The first step for getting top-quality green beans is to pick and store them correctly.… View Full Post
Enjoy Some Zucchini This May for Harvest of the Month
Zucchini’s mildly sweet flavor, high water content and amazing nutrition profile are just a few of the many reasons we are featuring it this month. It makes a wonderful addition to stir-fries, salads, soups and baked goods –– if you haven’t had zucchini bread yet, you’re in for a treat. Also, did you know that… View Full Post
April’s Harvest of the Month is Celery
Add some crunch to your lunch this month with celery, a mild and nutritious vegetable known for elevating soups, salads and veggie trays. Full of fiber and nutrients, celery helps fuel us throughout the day. Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, folate, calcium, and magnesium are some of the important vitamins and nutrients found… View Full Post
Pineapple is the Harvest of the Month
If you occasionally find yourself dreaming of warm, sunshine-filled days, complete with a hammock on a beach somewhere in the tropics, you’re not alone. But let’s take these dreams up a notch: Get a slice of pineapple, close your eyes, and take your tastebuds to the tropics, too, as you picture your happy place. Improved… View Full Post