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New study shows that fitness trumps body weight in reducing risk of death

bjh_blog | December 5, 2011 | Comments (1)

The American Heart Association released results from a new study today that sheds light on whether it’s better to shed pounds or keep up with physical fitness. As it turns out, physical fitness edges out losing weight when it comes to reducing risk of death from heart attack and stroke. According to the study, in [...]

Power up with some granola

bjh_blog | November 9, 2011 | Comments (0)

I don’t know about you, but this latest time change is really throwing my sleep schedule off. That said, every day this week has been a yawn-fest of sorts. Eating healthy has shown to help boost and maintain energy, and this recipe should help do the trick. The “My Heart. My Life.” campaign with the American [...]

Healthy Heart Recipe: Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad

bjh_blog | October 27, 2011 | Comments (2)

Teaming up with the American Heart Association for the My Heart. My Life. initiative has been very eye-opening, especially when it comes to healthy recipes. This week we’re serving up a twist on a traditional grain side dish with this delicious recipe for Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad. Now, you may be asking yourself, what the heck [...]

Healthy heart recipe: Power granola

bjh_blog | September 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

Here’s the latest recipe from the “My Heart. My Life.” partnership between the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart and Vascular Center and the American Heart Association. The partnership is aimed at getting St. Louisans to avoid heart disease. This recipe takes an old favorite, breakfast cereal, and pumps it up into a high-fiber, high-energy (and very [...]

Heart Healthy Recipe: Roasted Bell Pepper and Olive Crostini

bjh_blog | September 14, 2011 | Comments (0)

As part of the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center partnership to help St. Louisans reduce their risk of heart disease, which is called “My Heart. My Life.” We’ll be providing heart healthy recipes, and here is the first one! Roasted Bell Pepper and Olive Crostini: Makes 32 appetizers Serving size: 2 appetizers [...]

Flavors 450 in action – curry in a hurry!

bjh_blog | September 13, 2011 | Comments (1)

You may have read our previous post about the south cafeteria’s Flavors 450 offerings. It sounded delicious, so my coworker Kathy Holleman here in Public Relations decided to give it a try. I am headed over shortly, because the aroma is making my mouth water! She got the curried rice with tofu, veggies and naan. [...]

Meat glue – it's what's for dinner!

bjh_blog | May 4, 2011 | Comments (0)

Every day it seems there is a story about the dangers of certain foods which many of us frequently see on our breakfast, lunch or dinner tables. A while back Taco Bell disclosed that they included silicone dioxide, which is also found in sand, in their meat mixture to help reduce moisture and help hold [...]

You say potato, I say frittata

bjh_blog | March 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

Frittata, frittata, frittata. I love this word. Whenever I come across it, somehow it just brings me joy. It puts a smile on my face. Oh, and boy does it make my hungry. The New York Times Health section has posted delicious and healthy recipes for a variety of vegetable frittatas. To check them out, [...]

Happy Registered Dietitian Day!

bjh_blog | March 9, 2011 | Comments (0)

Today we celebrate a particular branch of our staff – the registered dietitians! I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I first met with Mary Ellen Biendorff to help her celebrate her special day. Mary Ellen is but one of many very talented registered dietitians here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Our dietitians work closely [...]

Online help for your nutrition and fitness goals

bjh_blog | February 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

How are you doing two months into the new year? Hanging onto those resolutions, or have they been more difficult to stick to? A family member turned me onto this over the weekend, and I’m finding it to be a very handy tool in helping me reach my calorie-counting and fitness goals. It also appeals [...]

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