Category: Nutrition

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March 5, 2018

Recipe: Simple Slow Cooker Turkey-Quinoa Chili

Your family will love this chili. They don’t need to know it’s good for them, too.

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zucchini noodles

March 5, 2018

Recipe: Chicken Zucchini Alfredo

Try this healthier twist on the pasta classic.

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January 2, 2018

Make This: Turkey and Veggie Walking Tacos

Involve your children in making this fun and tasty “walking tacos” recipe.

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January 1, 2018

Starting the New Year with a New Diet? Read This

Just because it’s trending doesn’t mean it’s right for you. Check out the dish on these popular diets.

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People eating a heart healthy meal

December 4, 2017

How to Eat Out and Stay on Your Healthy Eating Plan

Trying to eat well for your heart? You can go out to a restaurant without overloading on calories, fat, salt and sugar.

dd, Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition, Wellness

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November 29, 2017

Recipe: Grilled Chili-Rubbed Pork Kabobs with Peach Salsa

This heart-healthy dish is simple to make and delicious to eat.

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Illustration of African-American woman at Thanksgiving table

November 20, 2017

10 Ways to Maintain, Not Gain, This Holiday Season

You can make it to the new year without packing on pounds and still have a great time this holiday season. Here’s how.

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Boy using an asthma inhaler in the park

November 13, 2017

Can Asthma Be Controlled with a Vitamin Supplement?

Can asthma be controlled with vitamin E? It depends on the type, researchers say.

Asthma, Nutrition

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July 24, 2017

The Best Hummus, from Our Kardia Cafe Chefs

Hummus. So healthy, so delicious. That's why it's a highlight of UNC REX Heart & Vascular's Kardia Cafe, where our award-winning chefs have free reign to pursue their vision of "a hotel style food experience within the walls of a hospital," to use the words of UNC REX's Culinary and Nutrition Direc

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April 20, 2017

Moroccan Carrot Salad

See that beautiful orange creation in the middle of the plate above? That’s the cool and delicious Moroccan Carrot Salad we serve at Kardia Cafe, located in our brand new, state-of-the-art NC Heart and Vascular Hospital. It’s bright and tangy and takes you on a flavor journey with twists and turns. And now you can make it at…

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February 27, 2017

Grilled Chili-Rubbed Pork Kabobs with Peach Salsa

Get the recipe for easy, grilled pork kabobs with peach salsa. These versatile chili rubbed pork skewers can be paired with salad or couscous or served in a pita.

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Homemade Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing

December 22, 2016

Turkey Sausage and Herb Stuffing: Healthy Holiday Recipe

A healthy alternative to traditional stuffing, this dish will have you asking for more—and not feeling bad about it! Ingredients: 3/4 pound turkey sausage (ex. 5/6th Shady Brook Farms turkey breakfast sausage roll) 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 eggs 2 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower 1/2 cup diced yellow squash 1/2…

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