Well-Being
May Harvest of the Month: Mushrooms
This month’s harvest pick is the mushroom, a fungus that can be pretty divisive. But before you pass over mushrooms at the grocery store or farmers market, you should know mushrooms can bring a lot of positive elements to your diet! Mushrooms aren’t just delicious; they’re also packed with nutrients. They’re low in calories, cholesterol-free,… View Full Post
March Harvest of the Month: Snap Peas
As we step into the spring season, we’re going to need a little fuel to keep us moving forward. Introducing snap peas: A sweet and crunchy snack that’s easy to pack in your lunch bag for any adventure the season brings. Snap peas are a powerhouse of vitamins and nutrients that may help support strong… View Full Post
Harvest of the Month: Grapefruit
This American Heart Month, there are few things that make our hearts happier than starting our day with a plate full of colorful foods. Eating “the rainbow” (so long as it’s not processed food like candy) helps ensure we get a variety of essential nutrients since the different colors in fruits and veggies provide different… View Full Post
Don’t Let Heart Disease Sneak Up on You: Family History Matters!
Your family’s health history can offer valuable insights into your own health. While lifestyle factors like diet and exercise are important, it is also crucial to consider your family history of heart disease. Let’s look at what family history you need to know: Why Is This Information Important Understanding your family’s heart health history is… View Full Post
FREE Basic Membership for Friend or Family at 10 Fitness
If your New Year’s Resolution was to lose weight or work out more, 10 Fitness may be able to help! Try their Level-10 team training and get a FREE basic membership for a friend or family member to join you for workouts. This special offer for CHI St. Vincent employees also includes no joining fee… View Full Post
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