Health & Wellness Blog

The Sodexo dietitians at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System are excited to re-introduce the Mindful by Sodexo program back into the Café to offer healthy nutrition options. Mindful nutritional criteria considers calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans. fat, cholesterol, sodium and fiber. Our robust approach includes everything from full plates with…

The Sodexo Dietitians are celebrating Pi "Pie" Day with this delicious and nutritious recipe! Chocolate Carmel-Peanut Crunch Pie Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg white ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup quick cooking rolled…

1. Colonoscopies are recommended at the age of 45. According to The American Cancer Society, 1 in 24 people will develop colon cancer. However, with on-time screening, it is preventable, treatable, and beatable!    Gold standard routine screening is a colonoscopy.   The American Cancer Society recommends colon cancer screenings to start…

In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women.  It is responsible for over 600,000 deaths annually, which further breaks down to an alarming 1 in 4 deaths (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021).  Heart disease does not discriminate; it can…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States, resulting in approximately every 1 in 4 deaths.  Poor lifestyle choices can increase the risk of developing heart disease.  Get a good start on your New Year’s resolution by creating heart healthy habits to…

Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life! Effective weight management isn’t just about losing pounds.  It’s about gaining a healthier, more rewarding lifestyle.  During this twelve-week program, our Registered Dietitians will focus on boosting your overall health, relying on proven scientific methods to…

The holidays bring comfort and joy... but they may also bring unwanted, added weight. This season our dietitians have you covered with delicious, healthy recipes. Enjoy more time with friends and family by taking the mystery out of what to eat this holiday season. Meal:  Orange Glazed Turkey with Potatoes &…

The properties of an aquatic environment can offer a variety of benefits depending on the individual’s needs. Are you experiencing weakness? Water is denser than air, therefore providing more resistance and making it an optimal environment for getting stronger. Do you have pain? The thermal properties of our 91 ̊…

It's only $45 to give the gift of a Target Heart or Stroke Screen. Consider Target Heart or Stroke Screen if any of the following risk factors apply: Family history of heart disease or stroke  High cholesterol History of smoking High blood pressure Overweight High stress levels Sedentary lifestyle Diabetes Postmenopausal female Target Heart…

November is lung cancer awareness month.  This is important because lung cancer is a major cause of cancer death in the United States.  Thankfully, experts now agree that individuals at high risk should undergo screening for lung cancer in an attempt to increase the chance of catching lung cancer early…