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Build a healthier sandwich for National PB&J Day
April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Celebrate the healthy way by giving your PB&J a nutrient makeover with whole-wheat bread and 100 percent fruit spread.
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5 stretches to do every morning
Stretching is an important part of a daily routine -- both for stress relief and to keep muscles and joints limber. But many people say they don’t have time for it. Here is a quick routine of five moves you can do in bed, either as an energizer when you wake up in the morning or as a way to help you relax and wind down before sleep.
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Riding through the elements
Every year, hundreds of cyclists suit up for the Alaska Airlines Courage Classic, a 173-mile bicycle tour over three of Western Washington’s most well-known mountain passes. With this year’s ride less than 160 days away, and with spring weather still a month away, we asked Mark Craddock, a 10-time Courage rider and top fundraiser, to share his favorite tips for training in inclement weather.
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We tried it: a 'fizzy' facial
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park is perhaps the last thing you expect to see during a trip to the doctor’s office: a fully functioning medical day spa.
As a gal who’s never been able to resist a good trip to the spa, I knew I had to check it out.
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Recipe: pasta e fagioli soup
Soups are a fantastic way to incorporate a variety of vegetables, beans and herbs into your diet. A good goal is to consume 3-5 (or more!) servings of vegetables each day, and soups are also an excellent way for families, picky eaters and vegetable lovers-alike to eat their veggies.
Preparing soup at home is also an excellent way to cut back on sodium in food to improve heart health. Waiting to add salt to taste until the end of the cooking process gives vegetables, spices, and herbs a chance to bloom into their full flavor palate. By doing this you may find you use much less salt or that don’t miss it. -
Presidential maladies: gout and Grover Cleveland
In honor of Presidents Day this month, we've asked MultiCare's health experts to look back at the ailments of past U.S. presidents, then offer their perspective on how these conditions might be treated differently today. This look at President Grover Cleveland's poor lifestyle choices and ensuing complications is the second in our series, "Presidential Maladies."
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Resolution Inspiration: Kimberly Weaver's Weight-Loss Success
Now that we’re more than a month into the New Year, are you finding it harder to stick to those resolutions you made with such good intentions? Do you need a little inspiration to help stay with those healthy changes you started in January?
We have just the thing: the story of MultiCare Employee Kimberly Weaver, RN, who lost over 50 pounds, went from a size 16 to a size 4 -- and has kept the weight off for three years.
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Do something healthy: Derek Hough visits Tacoma
Derek Hough of Dancing with the Stars fame paid a visit to Tacoma, Wash. Feb. 6, 2013, for MultiCare Health System's 13th annual "Do Something Healthy" event. Past visitors have included Shaun White and Jillian Michaels.
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Recipe: edamame dip
Replace heavy dips with this light, creamy hummus. Traditionally hummus is made from garbanzo beans (chickpeas), but this recipe gets a fresh take with edamame (green soy beans) as the star ingredient. Edamame (pods and shelled) are found in the frozen food section of your supermarket and are rich in protein. They can also be added to salads, soups, or steamed in their shells and served as a healthy snack.
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You ate what?! Top 5 worst game day foods
Each year, Americans consume billions of calories on game day. From nachos to pigs in a blanket, buffalo wings and more, the day is second only to Thanksgiving for food consumption. Even small treats or seemingly healthy treats can be packed with extra fat and calories, so be mindful of your consumption this Sunday. -
Recipe: light corn casserole
In this recipe, a traditional corn casserole is lightened up by using egg substitute in place of whole eggs and by adding vegetables to the mix. With a little creativity you can think of ways to add vegetables to almost any recipe; it’s a great tool to not only make a recipe stretch farther, but to also add fiber and nutrients.
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It's a dance party - and you're invited!
He's sambaed with Shannon, jived with Jennie and rumbaed with Ricki. Now Derek Hough is set to tango with Tacoma. And you can be a part of it!
Hough, who has danced his way into the hearts of viewers nation-wide on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars(DWTS), is the featured speaker at MultiCare’s 2013 “Do Something Healthy” event.
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Cleanse your bad habits this new year
Rather than taking drastic action with your resolutions this new year, set your sights on realistic, manageable goals you can stick to all year long. Here, MultiCare Center for Healthy Living dietitian Chelsey Lindahl suggests three resolutions for you and your family to cleanse bad habits and get you on track for 2013.
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Recipe: breakfast cobbler
Looking for a fresh family breakfast? This lightened up version of a berry cobbler is a great option. Walnuts offer heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, berries provide an abundance of nutrients and antioxidants, while oats add fiber and non-fat yogurt provides a good source of protein, says Chelsey Lindahl, MultiCare Health System dietitian. This breakfast is an especially fun weekend or holiday treat!
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Recipe: sweet and crunchy quinoa
Quinoa is an ancient whole-grain and creates the perfect canvas for a variety of dishes, says MultiCare Health System dietitian Chelsey Lindahl. It is high in fiber and protein, as well as naturally gluten free. It is an excellent choice for vegetarians (providing a complete protein source) or those looking for healthier options. It’s very easy to prepare (you can even use a rice cooker!) and can be used interchangeably with rice in recipes. In this recipe, the quinoa highlights a new take on oatmeal for a healthy breakfast or sweet snack.
