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Bringing love and attention to the final stages of life

Gundersen’s Hospice & Palliative Care Program has offered therapeutic music and massage therapy to patients receiving hospice care since 2022, thanks in part to support from Gundersen Medical Foundation. ...

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Recipe: Sparkling strawberry mint mocktail

As the weather heats up, it’s important to drink enough water and avoid dehydration—some signs of which include muscle cramps, dizziness or fatigue. Here's a delicious recipe for staying hydrated! ...

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Chocolate cherry baked oatmeal recipe

Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups old fashioned oats 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ cup light brown sugar 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder ¼ tsp. salt 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries 2 eggs or 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp. ground flax seed and 6 Tbsp. water) 1¾ cup milk of your choice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 Tbsp. melted butter 2 Tbsp. maple syrup ½ cup pecans Preparation Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a 2-quart casse ...

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French lentil salad recipe

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup dried French green lentils, rinsed3 cups chicken broth1 bay leaf1 large carrot, diced2 stalks celery, diced¼ tsp. dried ground thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme3 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley1 tsp. Dijon mustard1 tsp. honey¼ tsp. black pepper1 ½ Tbsp. apple cider vinegar¼ cup olive oil3 oz. goat cheese Preparation In a saucepan, combine lentils, broth and th ...

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Help! My night eating is out of control!

You're not alone. Find out why it happens and what you can do about it.Night eating is so prevalent that it's one of the most common complaints we hear from patients. Oftentimes they feel like it's out of control and are desperate to stop it from reoccurring. The good news is that it's completely fixable. Consider these culprits:Lack of structureWhen and how often you eat is important. Our bodies require nutrient fuel approximately every three to ...

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Fresh, canned and frozen produce: Are they created equally?

By Kaitlyn Risen, Dietetic Intern, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes It is recommended that you fill one half of your plate with fruits and vegetables at meal time. But when choosing between fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables, does it really make a difference which type you choose? The truth is that all three types are similar in nutrient content ...

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Artificial vs. natural sweeteners: The inside scoop on sugar substitutes

After realizing sugar isn't as sweet in our bodies as it is on our tongue, many of us transitioned from "one lump or two?" to "blue packet or yellow?" We're talking sugar substitutes, or sweeteners used in place of sugar. When they first appeared on the market sugar substitutes felt like the solution to our not-so-sweet dilemma. But then we began to ponder: what are they? And should we be choosing sugar, artificial sweeteners or natural s ...

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How to know if you're really eating healthy

Struggling with hunger on a healthy diet? Learn what might be missing in your meals and how to stay full without sacrificing wellness. ...

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5 diet tricks that don't really work

Diet advice is everywhere. It's splattered all over TV, social media and radio. It plasters billboards and magazine covers. It comes unsolicited from friends, family members, co-workers and even random strangers! It's unavoidable and usually ineffective. Here are some of my favorites:Drink detox water. The truth is that water infused with added fruits, veggies and herbs will do the same thing inside your body as water without them. There are plen ...

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6 ways to have your summer body

Summer is here, and that means goodbye long pants and long-sleeved shirts, and hello shorts and tank tops...and anxiety. It seems that when the weather warms up, it's almost instantly accompanied by body-bashing thoughts. "Are my arms too flabby for this sleeveless tank?" "Has the skin around my knees always looked this bunchy?" "Did the apparel brands all decide to make shorts ...

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3 things to consider when cooking with oil

By Halley Molstad, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition TherapyFind Healthy RecipesA guide to nutrition, temperature and flavorWhen you are choosing a cooking oil, there are a few things you should consider: the quality of the fats, the smoke point and the flavor.Fat qualityNot all fats are created equal. Different types of fats have different effects on your blood cholesterol. In general, most Americans should increase the amount of monounsaturated fats ...

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The detox diet everyone should try

Removing this one toxin could help us all live a healthier life. Detox diets are all the rage right now. The concept is quite compelling: clean up your food and beverage consumption and all those pesky little toxins will be eliminated, leaving you and your body refreshed and rejuvenated. These diets take many forms: juice cleanses, clean eating, detox supplements; the list goes ...

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How's your foundation for healthy eating?

Explore the foundation of healthy eating and how structure and balance are key to keeping you feeling fuller for longer. ...

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Is going gluten-free for you?

The possible benefits of eating gluten-free are being touted more frequently today than ever before. Whether going gluten-free is a fad or necessity (for those with Celiac Disease), it seems as though everyone—from celebrities to Olympic athletes—is going gluten-free. It is unfortunate that information about eliminating gluten from your diet is often confusing and misleading and ...

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4 diet trends that need to stop (and 2 you should consider)

Spoiler alert: Whole 30 made the list!With so many diets to choose from, it's often hard to determine which ones are good, which are bad and which are just downright ugly. Here's what you need to know about some of today's most popular diet trends:The UglyThe Ketogenic DietWhat it is: Prescribed in the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy, this very low-carb, high-fat diet forces the body to use fat instead of carbohydrate for energy—ketosis—to red ...