Nine out of 10 people with prediabetes do not know that they have it. This statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is alarming. At the Verdant Health Commission, we want to help our community members identify if they are at risk of developing diabetes and find support to prevent or manage it.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is working to help underserved residents of South Snohomish County learn more about their health and ways to improve it.
People with chronic kidney disease can reduce its progression and stabilize kidney function when they manage their health and lifestyle.
How do non-English speakers access health and wellness education? For first-generation immigrants, the answer may be that they simply don’t. The Verdant Health Commission partnered with Korean Women’s Association to make it easier for Korean speakers to learn how to manage their health and navigate the health care system.
When I was looking for vegetable purée recipes to use as sauces on pasta, I decided to try one that included rutabagas since that was an unfamiliar vegetable for me. I had previously avoided it because it seemed too close to turnips, which I was also unfamiliar with and have a reputation for being bitter and fibrous. So I gave the rutabaga a try and totally love them.
Learn MoreThroughout the years, my family and I have been trying to enjoy as wide of a variety of vegetables. One vegetable we have never had until now is the sunchoke, or Jerusalem artichoke, which is a perennial root vegetable. They grow in the ground like potatoes and sweet potatoes, though they are small, like ginger knobs.
Learn MoreOne of the reasons to try new vegetables you may or may not have noticed at the grocery story is to get out of the rut that mealtimes can bring over time.
Learn MoreHave you ever considered how your eating environment impacts your health? Scientists have. As it turns out, where and how people eat plays a big role in weight, nutrition and overall health.
Learn MoreKohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable, just like broccoli, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts. Like these other vegetables, it grows above ground where part of the stem of the plant swells into a ball close to the soil.
Learn MoreIt’s that time of the year – school is here! If you’re a parent or caregiver, you may already feel overwhelmed just thinking about packing school lunches for your kiddos. Lunch planning and packing are actually great activities to involve your kids in.
Learn MoreWe at the Verdant Health Commission love the flavors and health benefits of the Mediterranean region. We found this recipe from the Mayo Clinic and wanted to share.
Learn MoreSummer is the perfect season to make salad your main entrée. With the abundance of great produce you can create enjoyable meals that are fresh, local and seasonal.
Learn MoreIf you’re confused by all the conflicting rules about what foods go where, don’t fret: We have the inside scoop from registered dietitian nutritionists who are experts in food storage.
Learn MoreBone is a living, growing tissue, composed mainly of a protein called collagen, which allows our bones to be flexible. In addition to collagen, calcium phosphate, a mineral, provides the bones with strength and stability.
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