One day is not enough to thank our exceptional doctors. We celebrate Doctors’ Day on March 30 and thank the more than 100 providers at The Corvallis Clinic for their dedication to the health of our community and commitment to high quality patient care. Below are comments received from patients. Add your voice to theirs […]
National Nutrition Month® Turns 40!
Food and Fitness Fundamentals This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month®! This campaign was originally established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D), formerly known as the American Dietetic Association, and is the world’s largest organization for food and nutrition professionals. This is the time of year when the Academy publicly […]
Quinoa, the mother of all grains
Food and Fitness Fundamentals Did you know that the United Nations has declared 2013 as The Year of The Quinoa? Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah), originated in the Andean regions of Ecuador, Bolivia, Columbia and Peru, and has been grown for human consumption for the past 4,000- 5,000 years. Although often mistaken for grain, quinoa is actually […]
Slow Cooking into the New Year
Food and Fitness Fundamentals Now that the holidays are over and we are back into our normal routines, I would like to share one of my favorite methods of cooking. It has helped make my meal preparations more enjoyable, less rushed and perhaps most important… relatively stress free. I would like to introduce you to […]
Must have small appliances for the kitchen
Food and Fitness Fundamentals Are you in need of a last minute holiday gift, or maybe just wanting to treat yourself to an updated culinary appliance? You don’t need to be a foodie to have a favorite. If you are looking for some ideas, check out what I consider to be “must haves” in my […]