Nov 19, 2019
The word “prediabetes” likely evokes thoughts about high blood sugar and little else. But just like diabetes, prediabetes is more than a blood sugar problem. In both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes (which is defined by blood sugar levels higher than...
Nov 19, 2019
Diabetes management around the holidays can be particularly daunting, especially with a myriad of food temptations everywhere. Remember, you have control over your choices; all it takes is planning. Take things one day, one event, and one meal at a time. Arm yourself...
Nov 19, 2019
Green Beans and Mushrooms on the Stovetop 2 pounds green beans (fresh and trimmed)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 red onion (sliced thin)1 cup white mushrooms (sliced)1/4 teaspoon dried thymepinch black peppergarlic powder Steam the green beans on a stove top steamer or in...
Nov 19, 2019
Quick question: mushrooms are vegetables, right? We find mushrooms in the produce section of the grocery store and the USDA includes mushrooms in the list of vegetable choices, but technically, mushrooms are fungi. Yet who wants to eat a fungus? Well, it turns out...
Nov 18, 2019
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 21 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of...
Nov 18, 2019
Each year millions of Americans resolve to quit smoking. If you’re planning to go tobacco-free, the Washington County Health Department has these tips to help you quit successfully. Make a Plan – There are many ways to quit smoking: going cold turkey, tapering...
Oct 17, 2019
Registration starts October 21, 2019. Before you hibernate for winter It’s that special time of year. Your time to pause, reflect and rejoice at all the things you’ve accomplished — big and small. At home or at work. Or within your health or daily life. So why not...
Oct 17, 2019
Open Enrollment for employees of The Arc of Washington County begins Monday, November 4, 2019. This is the ONE time of the year when you can make changes to your Section 125 benefit elections without a qualifying life event. Not only are you possibly going to live...
Sep 3, 2019
I know you’ve heard it: “Grains make you fat and cause chronic disease!” “Grains have toxic anti-nutrients!” “Grains have nothing good to offer!” In an era of low-carb, Paleo, and ketogenic diets, grains are more maligned than ever....
Aug 30, 2019
If there’s one dietary recommendation that’s not going away anytime soon, it’s the Mediterranean diet. Based on the eating patterns of populations living in Italy, Greece, Israel, Spain, France, Libya, Egypt, Portugal, Algeria, Tunisia, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, and...
