Archive for Health & Wellness
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You ‘Gut’ This
By Margaret Alstead Healing Inside-Out Nutrition, LLC Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (563) 265-2925 Healingnut@gmail.com Your guts depend on you to make food choices that support your body so it can function at its highest level. You are what you absorb, and every food you eat becomes part...
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Five HealthMarket Products Fit for Your Meal Plan
By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3780 kschaeffer@hy-vee.com Stay focused on your health and wellness goals this New Year with the help of your Hy-Vee dietitian. With the right education, support and structure, you will be on your way to reaching your health and w...
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The Holidays are Over and My Pants are a Little Tighter
By Logan Anderson, BA, CPT, CIFT Owner of All Strong Fitness LLC With the holidays officially in the books, lives are starting to go back to normal. Individuals taking extended leave from work, loved ones visiting from outside towns, and holiday activities, are all packing up for the season. Unf...
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Calendar of Events – December 2021
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting - Illowa Intergroup - 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association - Virtual support groups and programs are being offered. For assistance call (563) 293-8058 or the 24/7 helpline at (800) 272...
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Ella’s Kitchen
December... and like that, the year is over. I chose a recipe with Mexican flair, a break from the holiday fare. The crockpot bean soup can be enhanced with either leftover turkey or leftover ham. -Ella Tortilla Pie This pie is made in a spring pan or a deep round baking pan. It is lay...
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Carb-Friendly Holiday Desserts
By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 nstruss@hy-vee.com Satisfy your sweet tooth without demolishing your healthy eating habits! When it comes to controlling your blood sugar or managing diabetes, carbohydrates are the name of the game. Aim for consistent carbohydr...
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Walk Safe This Winter with These Tips
By Mike Mathews Milestones Area Agency on Aging Winter falls on the ice and snow are serious business for older Americans. A fall from which a child or young adult might bounce right back up may lead to broken bones, spinal cord injuries or even worse in an older adult. According to the CDCâ€...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. When should I see an Audiologist? It has been estimated that 10% of the US population experience hearing difficulties Hearing loss and other ear conditions can affect all age groups. In fact, a surprising 65% of those with hearing loss are u...
