The mission of Norton Healthcare is to provide quality health care to all those we serve, in a manner that responds to the needs of our communities and honors our faith heritage. This can take many forms. Recently that meant participating in a Surgery on Sunday program and providing endoscopic procedures for those who were…
Now that we are well into the Daniel Plan book club, if you are reading along you should be growing more aware of the environment around you and any unhealthy triggers that exist in it. Food exists just about everywhere and can sabotage our efforts toward improving our health. Stop and think about the places…
Every month is Nutrition Month, right? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite recipes. Chicken and Quinoa Mexican Bowl Berry Smoothie Cheeseburger Pie Crispy Edamame & Chickpeas Zucchini Spaghetti
If you are following along with the Daniel Plan, you have read the first two chapters of the book. From just those first few pages, you likely noticed the Daniel Plan isn’t just a diet or fitness regimen, but rather a way of living that emphasizes much more than how we eat and whether we…
Are you taking part in the Daniel Plan? If you are reading the book, you are learning that you don’t have to restrict yourself of your favorite foods during the program. Enjoy pizza guilt-free with this Daniel Plan-friendly recipe. BBQ Chicken Pizza Makes one 12-inch pizza 1 whole-wheat pizza crust ¾ pound organic chicken breasts…
I was the only kid in third grade without a sibling. My daily nagging must have worked because that year my parents finally revealed that I was getting a baby brother! My brother and I are nine years apart, so I’ve always been more of a mother figure to him than a sister. When we…
My mom was a four-year varsity starter in four different sports. The woman is no joke when it comes to athletic ability. She is a huge reason my sister and I played sports our whole lives. She is the one who passed on the athletic gene to us (don’t tell my dad). When we were…
Dip away guilt-free with this high-protein, low in saturated fat crab dip. Avoid the pitfalls of high-fat cheeses and sour cream-filled dishes. Take the health factor to the next level by serving with whole-wheat or brown rice crackers and celery. Creamy Crab Dip Serves 8 8 ounces Greek yogurt cream cheese ¼ cup…
Healthy eating means more than watching fat or calories. It also means knowing where your food comes from and how it was grown. Consumers are increasingly looking for local food options. A survey from Statista found that around 82 million people purchase locally grown food, and over one-fifth of U.S. consumers claim to eat local…
Salad dressing can sabotage your healthy meal without you even knowing it, as most contain high-fructose corn syrup and other unhealthy ingredients. Dressing is quick and easy to make from scratch — and you’ll be surprised by how much better it tastes than the bottled stuff! Quickly mix together this ranch dressing recipe to keep…
As the cold weather moves in, so do our cravings for warm, delicious, home-style meals. Prepare yourself for these winter cravings by planning hearty casserole dishes, crockpot meals and homemade soups. Look for healthy twists on old favorites. Here is a modified version of that store-bought handy hamburger mix. Whole-wheat noodles, lean beef, reduced-fat cheese…
Twins share a lot during their lifetime, but one thing newborns Adaline Rose and Emma Paige Decker won’t share is a birthday. The girls, delivered just four minutes apart, were born on different days — and different years. Parents Adonna and Trey Decker welcomed their daughters into the world at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31,…