Author: A Wild

Wellness Wednesday: Eat Your Veggies First

Studies have shown that eating too quickly may increase your risk for developing diabetes and obesity. However, it can be quite difficult for some people to break this habit, so instead of trying to slow down the speed at which you eat, consider the order in which you eat foods.…

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Texas Hospital Association Conference Highlights FQHC Collaboration

Collaboration was on display earlier this week at the Texas Hospital Association’s Conference and Expo in downtown Austin. Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) CEO Jon Calvin participated in a panel discussion with Thomas Wm. Jackson, CEO of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. The topic was about Improving the Health…

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Wellness Wednesdays: Meals to Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month. Traditional southern cooking, or soul food is delicious but can be high in fat, salt, and sugar. But there are many ways to honor African American heritage with healthier food choices that are also comforting. When planning your meals, choose colorful whole plant foods. Incorporate beans,…

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Wellness Wednesdays: Vegan Birthday Cake

In honor of my birthday today, I would like to share a recipe for a vegan birthday cake. I was a vegan for 11 years and my dad always make me special vegan cakes for my birthday. One of the trickiest parts about a vegan cake is making sure it…

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Wellness Wednesdays: Food Safety for the Holidays

Here are some ways you can prevent food poisoning during the holidays: Keep foods separated. Keep meat, chicken, turkey, seafood, and eggs separate from all other foods in the refrigerator. Prevent juices from meat, chicken, turkey, and seafood from dripping or leaking onto other foods by keeping them in containers or sealed…

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Wellness Wednesdays: Healthy Tips for Preschoolers

Lone Star Circle of Care's dietitian, Victoria Luera, visited the Head Start campus in Taylor, TX this week to teach a group of preschoolers about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The children started by listening to a video reading of “The Hungry Caterpillar”, followed by a game where…

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