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May 13th begins the 5 for 10 Fruit & Veggie Challenge ! We can't wait to see your recipes, food prep, and amazing salads! Share your best tips and recipes in this discussion and don't forget to sign up for the challenge here . For ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Apr '18
Heidi Marie Rye
May '18
Wash and prep your fruit & veggies. I am a lot more likely to eat fruit and veggies if they are already washed and ready ...
Debi Blank
May '18
I have also been slacking on the veggies lately even though my school is very engaged in the "Farm-to-school" ...
Mrs Patience Renzulli
May '18
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I just read the new blog post about Lataya De Jesus, BSN, DNPS and I keep seeing more and more people turning to plant based diets. For those of you who are plant based eaters - what were some good filling meals you enjoy. I feel like when I try ...
ChristiM
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Do you know how much water you should be drinking daily? Are you drinking that much? I know I am not making the cut - luckily, the upcoming Hydration Challenge will help me refocus! Are you signed up?
ChristiM
Jul '21
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I have really been focusing on what I am eating this year along with some of my friends and family. It has been so interesting to me though to see how "eating healthy" looks so different to each of us! I have really enjoyed seeing how our ...
ChristiM
Jun '21
ChristiM
Jun '21
I'll say for me, I really focused on portion control and if I felt like snacking - switching to veggies and fruit. ...
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN
Jul '21
Healthy eating for me comes when I am able to eat what I feel I need & want on my schedule. I find my own preference for a ...
ChristiM
Jul '21
Mrs Sheena D Pracyk, RN So it's not the best solution, but to stay on track with the point-system/WW style diet I ...
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Please join :) Lifestyle Nursing/Medicine and Nurse Coaching for Nurses️♀️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestylemedicinefornurses Lifestyle Medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic ...
nsmithNP
Jun '21
AZRNTammy
Jun '21
An awesome group to be a part of! So much valuable information shared. I highly recommend joining
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Hey everyone, I have a nurse friend who has had some stressful things happen in her work life recently and she notices that during these times she opts for unhealthy food choices, when compared to when things are going well. I'm ...
Aieda Solomon
May '17
Martha Souder
May '17
I love this! Thanks for the reminder :)
Mary Clarke
May '17
I love the title Food is fuel not Therapy because it focuses our attention on purpose. God created everything for a ...
Heidi Marie Rye
May '17
YES!!! This is so common.....Stressed - eat a donut, busy - eat a donut, sad - eat a donut, happy - eat a donut.
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Curious about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and what it actually looks like? Indiana State Nurses Association is sponsoring a 21 Day Vegan Kickstart program. March 24th is the date for the virtual kick-off event. There is a nominal ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
Mar '21
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Yes, I will shoot for 5 of fruit and and veggies a day. Not going to easy, I don't really like veggies.
Sue 2080
May '19
Bonesjordan
May '19
Veggies are a huge group not to like... which ones do you really hate? I’m lucky I love veggies... maybe I can give you ...
Holly E Carpenter, RN, BSN
May '19
Sue 2080 I used to hate many types of veggies, notably green beans, cauliflower, kale, and brussell sprouts. We ...
NicoleV93
May '19
I am pretty excited about this challenge. I have loved fruits and vegetables since I was a young girl (maybe because ...
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I am trying to eat healthier this year, but I feel like it's the time between lunch and dinner that always gets me! Right around 3/4pm I just want to snack!! In an attempt to cut back sugar (I can't wait for the Curb Your Sweet Tooth ...
ChristiM
Feb '21
Beth Pruski
Feb '21
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to your apple to get that "sweetness." Try Kombucha (fermented juice drink) which give a ...
ceiliaferoglia
Feb '21
There is so many health snacks, I get super hungry to around that time! I like to do homemade hummus with pita that I ...
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Hey everyone, I just got the myself and my children enrolled in a program for overall health. Nutrition, and physical activity all come included in the program. I hope this gets me farther than the other things I have tried. It makes me ...
Katherine Cassel
Jan '21
ChristiM
Jan '21
Katherine Cassel That is amazing!! What kind of program is it? I love that you can get your children involved too! ...
Katherine Cassel
Jan '21
It is a hospital program funded by the state for the public. I happened across it when at the library with my ...
Dr. Lauren, APRN
Jan '21
Ahh! I LOVE this Christi! I workout with my son too! What kind of workouts are you doing? I've found some I love, but ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic creates upheaval for many nurses. Those who aren’t in patient care settings probably worked from home most of the past year. Children were also home doing virtual school. Now school is back in session for the fall. What better time to get organized with a meal planning strategy and new homecooked recipes? Your life is already busy — ... morein Nutrition on 09/23/2021 09:17 AM -
Did you know your muscles and kidneys are 79% water? Your skin is 64% water, and 83% of your lungs are made of water, says the USGS Water Science School . You are what you drink — or at least that’s kind of the case with water. But when the blazing hot summer months hit (like now), it can be difficult to drink enough fluids. Are you giving your body the hydration it ... morein Nutrition on 08/16/2021 09:58 AM -
Registered Dietitians (RDs) at Morrison Healthcare agree that nurses are their greatest ally in fighting malnutrition. To improve patient health, several RDs are taking creative steps to make it easier for nurses to help identify malnutrition and enlist RDs in this battle. “Nurses are our partners, but they often have a lot on their plates, and ... morein Nutrition on 10/05/2020 04:29 PM -
Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing might be considered separate departments, but both are more successful when they join forces. That’s because both have one goal in mind: patient well-being. Both want the patient to leave the hospital feeling good about their experience. Nutritious and delicious food is one way to create a positive experience ... morein Nutrition on 09/02/2020 03:42 PM -
Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing might be considered separate departments, but both are more successful when they join forces. That’s because both have one goal in mind: patient well-being. Both want the patient to leave the hospital feeling good about their experience. Nutritious and delicious food is one way to create a positive experience ... morein Nutrition on 08/19/2020 08:24 AM
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