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According to a 2016 survey published in the New York Times, 72% of Americans think coconut oil is healthful. It has often been proclaimed as a superfood with benefits that range from promoting weight loss, reducing cardiovascular disease, treating diabetes, and reversing Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are others who say that coconut oil should be avoided based on […]

1 cup of cooked lentils provides 230 calories and 18 grams of protein, as well as it is an excellent source of folate, iron, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, and a good source of magnesium!  Unlike dried beans, lentils do not require an overnight soak and can be prepared quickly, making them a nice tool for weeknight […]

In the United States, doctors recommend screenings for colon and rectal cancer starting around age 50. However, according to new case studies, screenings should begin much earlier. New findings show that adults in the United States are dying from colon and rectal cancers at an increasing rate about age 50. What the studies have found According to […]

August is National Peach Month!  Peaches are nutritious snacks or healthy, sweet additions to meals, as a medium peach will provide about 60 calories, 8% of an adult’s daily value of fiber, 6% of vitamin A, 15% of vitamin C, and 7% of potassium1!  Eat the skin of the peach to ensure you are getting […]

Giving back to the community? Sign us up! WIMC will be participating in the 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway Event Aug 7-12. Donation boxes will be available in our lobbies. Our providers and staff will be contributing – and we encourage you to join us! We will cap off the week by having a Jeans Day […]

Apple season begins in August in North Carolina.  As a dietitian, I try to taste new foods all the time, but as I looked into apple information I realized there are plenty of varieties I have never had before!  Have you had a braeburn, jonagold, or a honeycrisp apple?  I bet we all have some […]

Farmer’s Market Challenge! Fresh produce can be expensive, but when it is in season in your area, it can be quite cost effective!  In July-August there is a particular item in season that is special to NC… the Sprite Melon!  To view what is in season, check the seasonal charts displayed here at: https://www.ncagr.gov/markets/availabilitychart.pdf The […]

Only veggies for lunch, won’t I be hungry?! A vegetable based lunch can be very healthy, satisfying, and hearty! A trick of a vegetable based lunch is to include vegetables high in protein and fiber to keep you satisfied with your lunch for hours. For a veggie wrap, try an Edamame Hummus Wrap from EatingWell […]

If you have lactose intolerance and have been missing yogurt, I have some good news for you! Many dairy free yogurts are emerging on grocery store shelves, providing a refreshing source of calcium and vitamin D to those who do not tolerate lactose very well! Just like plant based milks, plant based yogurts do not […]

Complex, simple? What does it all mean? Simple carbohydrates are short chains, with only 1 to 2 sugar units involved. Simple carbohydrates with 1 sugar unit are fructose, glucose, and galactose. Simple carbohydrates with 2 sugar units are lactose, maltose, and sucrose. Lactose is the sugar found in dairy products and sucrose is what we […]