It’s #FoodieFriday around here at Memorial Hermann! We’re kicking off February and Heart Month by continuing our tradition of blog posts featuring heart-healthy recipes created by our affiliated chefs and dietitians. With one of the biggest football-watching, dip-consuming days of the year fast approaching, see why this heart-healthy Spinach Dip is sure to be a [Continue Reading]
Enchiladas that are good – and good for you!
It’s #FoodieFriday around here at Memorial Hermann! Today, we’re excited to launch the first in a series of blog posts featuring fresh and healthy recipes created by our affiliated chefs and dietitians. First on the menu is Chicken Enchiladas Verde with Azteca Corn by Chef Taylor Closs of Memorial Hermann Corporate Food Services. This tasty [Continue Reading]
Type 2 Diabetes is on the Rise in Kids. Are Yours at Risk?
Although Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed in adults, pediatricians are seeing more cases of the chronic condition in children. “These days, we are seeing a slow but steady increase in the incidence of Type 2, or insulin-resistant, diabetes in children due to the prevalence of overweight and obese children in this country,” said Dr. [Continue Reading]
Trying to Lose Weight? Choose “Classic” over “Trendy” Diets.
For many people, the New Year ushers in a renewed focus on their health and weight loss. That can include a variety of trendy diet and workout plans that don’t always lead to long-term health. “Many of these ‘hip’ diets are not healthy or realistic to keep up with in the long term,” says Chelsea [Continue Reading]