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Nourishing the Break Room: 20 Healthy Snack Alternatives for Healthcare Workers 🍎🥦🥑🍇 We know that taking care of ourselves is just as important as caring for our patients. That's why we've prepared a blog post with 20 delicious and nutritious snack alternatives to keep you fueled and energized throughout your demanding shifts! From fresh fruit platters to chia seed puddings, these snacks not only satisfy your cravings but also promote overall well-being. Check out the blog now and discover easy-to-make and wholesome snacks that will transform your break room into a health haven! 🌟 https://bit.ly/450y83z Let's lead by example and prioritize our health, so we can continue providing exceptional care to our patients while staying nourished and energized ourselves. Share this blog with your fellow nurses/healthcare teams and help create a culture of wellness in our nursing community! 💙🏥 #NurseLife #HealthAndWellness #HealthySnacks #NourishYourself #PlanA #StaffingSolutions #SeniorCare #BCHealthCare #BCNursing

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "improving access to nutritious food supports overall health, reduces chronic diseases, and helps people avoid unnecessary health care. That's why food and nutrition security is one of the key social determinants of health." "That really kind of started me on this path to examine, well why? What are the reasons behind this? Why are these inequities happening?" - Celina Cunanan, MSN, APRN-CNM, FACNM 📌 Read the article that highlights University Hospitals' Food for Life program in full by clicking the link below.

Head over to The National College to learn how to bring learning to life through food in this Masterclass. If you want even more ideas, grab a copy of the book “More to Mealtimes”

March is #NutritionMonth and we chatted with Kara Moss-Murray, a CloseKnit Nurse Practitioner, about the importance of nutrition and easy tips about ways you can start eating healthier. 🥕🍎🥦 You can learn more about CloseKnit and how you can access virtual-first care here: https://lnkd.in/eR2UBTFP #CareFirstCares #CloseKnit

Food insecurity is a huge issue for many children in the US. Behavioral issues often are linked to lack of proper nutrition and poor access to food. Check out this article from Nursing Times to learn more. #DrAlana #kidshealth #kidshealthequity #nutritiontipshttps://lnkd.in/eMX7cPWR

#NEWS on the NYC Health + Hospitals Plant-Based Meal Initiative: There's a reason the largest public healthcare system in the country is providing plant-based meals to their patients... it's the most sustainable, economical option. They have successfully reduced their carbon emissions with a simple yet impactful change: adding more vegetables to their menu. Not only does the hospital share new information on their greenhouse gas emissions in their latest update, but the cost of each plate has significantly decreased since nixing animal products. Why do plant-based foods save greenhouse gas emissions? Learn about this topic with the Educated Choices Program x Environmental Working Group's educational package: https://lnkd.in/gDyYZ4XJ News from The New York Times: https://lnkd.in/ddTDfkn2 #Sustainability #Healthcare #Hospital #NYC #NewYork #PlantBased #NYTimes #EWG #Nutrition #Doctors #Nurses #News

It's #NationalSeniorCitizensDay! Let the seniors in your life know how much you care through kind words and recognition today. #foodservice #foodmanagement #seniorliving #seniorcare #culinaryservices #culinaryservicesgroup

✨Get the free class here: https://lnkd.in/ehRZp6Th If you've been struggling with your weight, here's why... Certain aspects of your job in healthcare can lead to weight gain, despite you knowing what healthy foods are and aren't. The stress, jam-packed schedule, eating at any opportunity, drug rep lunches, food in the nurse's lounge, you name it. But the answer isn't just changing what or how much you eat first, it's addressing WHY you're eating. When you address why FIRST, then it's way easier to naturally improve how much and what you're eating. This class helps you do that. #womeninhealthcare #loseweightsimply #loseweight #eatinghabits #physicianassistant #registerednurse #physician #womeninmedicine #nursepractitioner

The food served in residential aged care plays a big part in residents' satisfaction and quality of life. The Strengthened Aged Care Standard 6, puts a greater focus on resident input into the food and drink they receive in residential aged care. As part of the new standard, all aged care sites will be required to undertake a menu review and mealtime assessment to ensure compliance and the highest standards of care. Plena Dietitians are highly skilled at optimising menus and mealtimes, with resident enjoyment and satisfaction at the forefront. Learn more about our Menu and Mealtime Assessment Service via the link: https://lnkd.in/gENgKqVN [Accessibility Description: Meal standards in residential aged care are changing. With a greater focus on resident input and satisfaction, it is required that facilities have their menu reviewed by a dietitian.]