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Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog - Try A New, Hydrating Recipe From Compass One Healthcare!

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You can hack your hydration in ways beyond drinking water. Experts recommend that 80% of fluid intake comes liquids.  However, the remaining amount may come from foods that you are already eating. Today, try one of these recipes loaded with refreshing, hydrating ingredients!

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Melon Duet Bisque (makes 4 servings)
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 medium peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped cantaloupe (about 12 ounces)
  • 1/4 medium peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped honeydew (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh grated ginger
  • mint sprigs (optional)

Directions:
  1. In the blender or food processor, purée the cantaloupe and add half of the lime juice and half of the ginger. Place in a bowl.
  2. Rinse out the blender or food processor. Purée the honeydew in the blender, add the remaining lime juice and ginger.
  3. Simultaneously pour 1/2 cup of each melon mixture into opposite sides of a soup bowl.
  4. Garnish each serving with a mint sprig if using. Serving size is 1 cup.

Watermelon Jicama Salad (makes 10 servings)
Ingredients:
  • 5 cups watermelon (about 1/2 watermelon), cut into 1-inch batonnets (1/4” x 1/4” x 2” strips)
  • 1 jicama, julienned
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, garnish

Directions:
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine watermelon and jicama.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients, drizzle dressings over watermelon.
  3. Toss gently, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and serve.
  4. Serving size is 1/2 cup.

A-Z Smoothie (makes 2 servings)

Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
2/3 cup cold water
2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
2/3 cup frozen raspberries
1 peeled banana
2 teaspoons creamy, unsalted almond butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:
1.    Place all ingredients into a blender
2.    Puree until smooth.
3.    Serve immediately, serving size is 8 oz.

Mango Smoothie (makes 2 servings)

Ingredients:
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup apple juice 
8 ounces (1 cup) low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds

Directions:
1.    Place all ingredients into a blender,
2.    Puree until smooth.
3.    Serve immediately, serving size is 8 oz.
Blog Nutrition 05/31/2022 10:29am CDT

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It isn't easy to find time for healthy eating. One average, nurses consume less fruits, veggies, and whole grains than other Americans. This domain covers recommended guidelines for dietary health, managing diet at work, and overcoming barriers to nutrition.

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