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Chicken is a great protein choice and often very well tolerated.  Adding in the corn and black bean salsa provides extra vegetables and protein punch with the Mexican flare we all love. Ingredients ½ cup corn ½ can black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ½ ripe avocado, sliced 1 […]

Whether you have the flu, a sore throat, a broken bone or bad sprain, you want the best care for your needs. But it can be hard to know where to go for certain injuries and illnesses. The primary care clinic, acute care clinic and the emergency department are all designed to care for specific […]

Is it true that a laugh a day keeps the doctor away? Humor has its benefits

The American Cancer Society recommends moving toward a plant based diet and I have discovered a new favorite food that fits right in. It’s called “Polenta.” Polenta dates back to the 1700’s when it was made popular in Italy. It was considered a peasant food because it was plentiful and cheap. Polenta is corn meal […]

Arts naturally lend themselves to the word “community” and phrase “community development.” What does that mean? To me, it means the arts bring us together. Whether it’s because we can all look at a visual art piece and take some personal meaning away from it; we can all listen to a piece of music and feel […]

Spice has potential health benefits but may affect chemo and radiation

Being healthy doesn’t have to be boring or mean cooking the same foods over and over again. This is a traditional Ethiopian dish that is very delicious and healthy. “Atakilt” means vegetables and “wat” means sauce in Amharic, one of the traditional languages spoken in Ethiopia. This recipe contains many vegetables and spices that are […]

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Tomatoes are an excellent source… Much of the research being done on diet and cancer has found that a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may protect against cancer. There are many ways to add plant-based foods to your diet and this soup is one example of an easy way to use more […]