A Conversation with: Erin Burke, MS, RDN, LDN Role at Avance: Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist Years at Avance Care: 2 My first job: Cashier at Wegmans, a supermarket chain in the Northeast Why primary care: I have the opportunity to truly help patients make a...
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By Kathryn Meiners, MSW, LCSW, CFLE Traditionally, the holidays are presented as a time to gather as families and join in laughter and enjoy good food. Whether or not you have this experience, the holidays can bring stress related to relationships, finances,...
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Written by: Christina Dauer, MPH, RD, LD/N, CDE Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Makes: 8-10 cups Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup popcorn kernels1/3 cup nutritional yeastSalt, to taste Directions Put the olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan and add...
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Written by: Shannon Corlett, MS, RDN, LDN As the weather continues to cool, some of the herbs in your garden are at risk to not make it through the winter. But that doesn’t mean that you must sacrifice all that delicious flavor for the next couple months. Fresh...
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A Conversation with: Nadeen Risi, MS, RDN, LD/N Role at Avance: Registered Dietitian at Avance Care Cary Years at Avance Care: Less than 1 year My first job: I’ve always worked with my dad in his pizza and sub shop as a kid but I guess my first job where I got paid...
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Written by: Nadeen Risi, MS, RDN, LDN Prep Time: 15 minutes Makes: 6 servings Ingredients 1 pound brussels sprouts ½ cup toasted walnuts Cooking spray – I used olive oil, but can use spray of choice 3 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese 1 lemon 3 tablespoons...
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By Meghan Presnell, FNP-C 1. Cracking Your Joint Can Lead to Arthritis What happens when you crack your knuckles? The joints pull apart slightly, which causes a decrease in pressure in synovial fluid, the fluid that lubricates the joints. Bubbles of CO2 then form...
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By Avance Care’s Registered Dietitian Chris Thompson, MS, RD, LDN It’s the time of year full of festivity, family, food… and even more food. During the holidays, it can be difficult to attend various social gatherings or family commitments, travel, and plan for the...
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By Nakalya Leggett, MSW, LCSW In light of bullying awareness week, we wanted to provide some insight on a form of bullying that is not always as detectable: verbal bullying. Verbal bullying includes, but is not limited to, name calling, insults, teasing, or...
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By Liz Elam, MS, RD, LDN We live in a diet-crazed society where, unfortunately, the promise of health and well-being is prescribed in pill, shake, or supplement form, or a certain number of calories to eat per day. Having an advanced degree in nutrition science, I...
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