The Federal Government’s National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP) recommends a healthy eating plan along with reduced intake of sodium to lower high blood pressure or prevent the development of high blood pressure (hypertension). According to key studies, blood pressures were reduced with a meal plan that was low…

Prepare for the Baby Boomer Generation!

A new group of health care consumers has begun to utilize the services of long term care. These are the Baby Boomers who total approximately 78 million, born between 1946 and 1964. These men and women, some of whom have reached…

The President recently signed the Food Safety Modernization Act. The passage of this legislation set in motion sweeping improvements to the security and safety of our nation’s food supply.

Each year, close to 73 million Americans experience a food borne illness, close to 325,000 are hospitalized and over 5,000…

According to studies, omega-3 fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), have numerous health benefits and help reduce risks of certain chronic diseases. Omega-3 fatty acids are also important in brain function, normal growth and development of fetus, according to some research.  Although the body does not make them,…

National Nursing Home Week spotlights nursing home residents and staff and encourages all to celebrate those that make a positive difference in their lives every day. A supportive and caring environment, such as a nursing home, provides enrichment for residents and families to continue growing, learning and teaching through…

Sandals, check. Sunscreen, check. String cheese, huh? Summertime means many families are taking those much anticipated vacations. Whether you are taking a “road trip” with your car, an airplane or train, healthy eating when traveling is important.First of all, plan how many hours you will actually be traveling. If you…

Cold weather is firmly in place and with the decrease in temperature, comes a change in the types of foods we may consume. Our taste buds tend to crave more soups, stews and hearty casseroles during these cold winter days.

When we think of cold weather we often…

It’s August which means “Back to School” is just around the corner. Here are some tips and ideas to help make preparing your child’s lunch stress-free and healthy:Make several containers or Ziploc bags of items to include in your child’s lunches for the week. These can include: vegetables, crackers, pretzels,…

It’s that time of year and your sweetie may buy you some decadent chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Not only is this a wonderful thing for your sweetie to do, but there are some health benefits for chocolate as well.  But white or milk chocolate cannot match dark when it…

MDS 3.0 - It is finally here! 

The development of MDS 3.0 has been planned, tested and trained for by nurses, dietitians, social workers and therapists throughout the country.  October 1 is the implementation day and the consultant dietitians at Nutrition Care Systems are ready. Are you?
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