Medical Nutrition Therapy

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Prairie Clinic's Healthy Nutrition Program works in conjunction with the providers in the education, care and management of patients with special nutritional needs. The prorgam gives instruction and counseling regarding eating properly with medical conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and weight management issues, as directed by your provider.

Tools, such as food models and menu planners, are used to help patients visualize the proper serving portions and help patients meet their nutritional goals.

ChooseMyPlate.gov is a resource to individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators, and the food industry to help consumers build healthier diets with resources and tools.

The healthy recipe for the week is: Almond Crusted Chicken.

Tip of the Week

Squeeze Physical Activity Into Your Day

A busy work schedule and hectic family life might make it seem impossible to find time for physical activity. Making time for physical activity will promote good health and help prevent heart disease, diabetes and other health complications.
Here are some tips to get more physical activity in your day:

At Home:

• Walk the dog.
• Clean the house or wash the car.
• Play with the kids.
• Do stretches, exercises or pedal a stationary bike while watching television.

At Work:

• Get off the bus or subway one stop early and walk the rest of the way.
• Replace a coffee break with a walk.
• Take part in an exercise program at work or a nearby gym.
• Park at the end of the parking lot.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Past Recipes

• A+ snack mix
• 15 Minute Soup

For more information on healthy meal options, consult a registered dietitian in your area and also check out Eat Right Nutrition Tips.

For more information on MyPlate or the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you can contact JoEllen Neefe, RD, CD, CDE at Prairie Clinic. You can also visit www.choosemyplate.gov and www.LetsMove.gov for more information.

*Reminder: New name, same commitment to your nutritional health. The American Dietetic Association is now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics!