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NO FUSS SWISS CHARD LENTIL SOUP

NO FUSS SWISS CHARD LENTIL SOUP

Cooking at home does not have to be time intensive and complicated. Although this particular recipe requires some vegetables chopped, it packs a nutritional punch and can last for days. Even try doubling the recipe! Serve it as soup one night, and with baked chicken breast over cooked quinoa or brown rice on another. You can freeze your leftovers and then make a new meal in 2 weeks by mixing the quinoa and stew together, pouring into halved bell peppers and topping with some

Healthy Snacks and Tricks at Home

Healthy Snacks and Tricks at Home

As many of us are found working from home, or simply at home for the majority of our days, it is time we really tune in on the best foods we surround ourselves with, that are satisfying and approachable. This video reviews over a few simple snacks and tricks you may find helpful to add into your routine! For additional healthful kitchen and food ideas, click on the tab at the top of the post that says "Nutrition." We hope you enjoy this as much as we do! Comment below with yo

A Formula for Long Life: Part 1

A Formula for Long Life: Part 1

A feature in the John Randolph Foundation Blog writes: " High blood pressure and diabetes are purely related to lifestyle. And sadly, we’ve got more kids with high blood pressure and diabetes than ever before in history.” Dr. Morris tells me our bodies have an infinite ability to maintain and heal themselves. “Our bodies know exactly what to do with nutrients—how to target them to locations in the body that need repair and healing.” So with a diet of fresh food and daily ph

RANKED No. 1 ONCE AGAIN

RANKED No. 1 ONCE AGAIN

"For the second consecutive year, the Mediterranean Diet ranks as the No. 1 Best Diet Overall...The Mediterranean Diet, which research suggests can help improve longevity and ward off chronic diseases, also claims the top spot in multiple other categories: Easiest Diets to Follow, Best Diets for Healthy Eating, Best Diets for Diabetes and Best Diets for Heart Health (tie). " CLICK HERE TO READ MORE from U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT Keep in mind the true definition of a "diet," si

ANGINA: Stents, Drugs, ECP, Lifestyle

ANGINA: Stents, Drugs, ECP, Lifestyle

The MAYO CLINIC speaks out! Blocked arteries that cause your chest pain (angina), keep an area of your heart from getting enough oxygen. In many instances your doctor may recommend treatment of these blockages to avoid a heart attack or stroke, and other health complications. There are several options for treating angina, all of which depend on your health condition, personal preference, and doctors recommendation. How do you choose? This article from the Mayo Clinic provides

Diet and Heart Failure?

Diet and Heart Failure?

" In a national, prospective, well-represented, contemporary registry, higher adherence to a plant-based diet was associated with a 41% lower hazard for incident Heart Failure hospitalization. While greater adherence to a southern diet was associated with a 72% increased hazard for incident Heart Failure.. " CLICK HERE TO READ THE RESEARCH ARTICLE! SHEILA SAYS: Testimonials and small studies have shown many benefits of adopting a plant based diet. Recently, larger studies hav

HEALTHY OR QUICK?

HEALTHY OR QUICK?

BOTH! Healthy does not have to take long! Here's what's on the lunch menu today at the office: Quinoa & beans (pulled from freezer in the am and defrosting) with toasted cubed squash (via toasted oven) and served over raw arugula. Seasoned lightly with olive oil, cracked black pepper and garlic powder (not garlic salt). Also served with a side of corn on the cob (I enjoy eating this cold, however it could also be microwaved as well). ABOUT THE BEANS & QUINOA: One evening whil

LESS THAN 5 MIN SNACK

LESS THAN 5 MIN SNACK

Today I brought an entire head of cabbage into work and after LESS THAN 5 MINUTES of prep I had a snack ready to go! TOOLS NEEDED: Toaster Oven (or convection oven) Knife INGREDIENTS Cabbage (purple or green) Olive oil Preferred seasonings DIRECTIONS: 1. Slice cabbage into 1/2 inch wheels or semi-wheels (see photo) 2. Drizzle or brush a tiny bit of olive oil on top 3. Season to taste. I used a little bit of salt and pepper 4. Place in a toaster oven or convection oven at arou

THANKFUL Scholarship

THANKFUL Scholarship

Morris Cardio just wanted to take a brief moment to thank all of our veterans, those who have served in the past and those who will serve in the future. THANK YOU. There are many things we can learn in the service of others, and we wish to live our lives in your example. Please take a moment to review over our Scholarship Program for veterans, in honor of Dr. Morris's Father, Mr. Willis C. Morris. Click HERE for more information about the scholarship! #thankful #morriscardio

What Should We Do With This!?

What Should We Do With This!?

Friendly Competition!? One of our wonderful friends from Brown Town Farms brought in some freshly harvested WONDERFUL vegetables for us to do something delicious with! COMMENT BELOW what you think we should make, utilizing ALL the ingredients, and the WINNER will receive a prize from Dr. Morris! INGREDIENTS: Kale Spring Onions Bok choy Mustard Greens Green Peppers Cucumbers Green Tomatoes #vegetables #veggies #health #hearthealth #food #nutrition #cardiology #recipe #challeng

10 min or Less Breakfast

10 min or Less Breakfast

Many people forgo breakfast in a rush to get out the door, however your breakfast does not have to be complicated! Check back on this blog to see the many different quick and easy breakfast recipes you can start incorporating into your morning! There are many different food restrictions to keep in mind when planning your meals, even if something is healthy, doesn't necessarily mean it is right for you. For example, a piece of fruit is a wonderfully healthy breakfast, however

Healthful Diets Reduce Depression Symptoms

Healthful Diets Reduce Depression Symptoms

"Healthful diets reduce depressive symptoms, according to a meta-analysis published in Psychosomatic Medicine. Researchers reviewed 16 studies that reported effects of healthful dietary interventions on depression and anxiety. Diets that reduced the intake of fatty foods, such as processed meats, and increased fruit and vegetable consumption led to significantly decreased symptoms of depression, compared with control diets. Increased intake of fiber, minerals, and vitamins fr

7 Ways to Manage Stress

7 Ways to Manage Stress

"When you're feeling overwhelmed, try switching your focus to s short list...the mere act of coming up with a list will get you out of your stressed, "spinning" right brain and back into your practical, list-making left brain." SHEILA SAYS: As #StressAwarenessMonth is coming to an end, it is a good time to ask yourself how you're doing with stress. Don't let it damage your health! Instead, begin to manage it with these 7 ideas. For more, attend our Shared Medical Meeting Appo

Quad-Bypass Cannot Hold him Down

Quad-Bypass Cannot Hold him Down

Re-posting this story from last year because this story is simply incredible. Join us this Sunday at City Park in Hopewell, 3:00pm-5:00pm to meet Mr. Sparks and Dr. Morris and have an opportunity to ask questions and get a small sample of what a hike is like! THE STORY OF LARRY SPARKS As a human race, we all face many challenges throughout our lives whether big or small. Some of us learn from those mistakes and move on to live a better life. Larry Sparks is one of those peopl

Morris Cardio Hike!

Morris Cardio Hike!

Join us on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at City Park to celebrate National ParkRx Day! We look forward to getting outside, getting active, and enjoying the nature around the beautiful Appomattox River with our Morris Cardio Family! See the flyer below or our Facebook page for more information! WANT MORE? Click the blue tags at the top of the post, or search the blog for categories you're interested in by scrolling down and view the list of Category Tags on the bottom Right of the

Muscle vs. Fat

Muscle vs. Fat

FUN FACT: Did you know even when you aren't staying active your body continues to burn calories? Did you know that, at rest, muscle burns more calories than your fat does? This means the more muscle you have, the more fat you burn throughout your day, whether you are exercising or not! FUN FACT: The more muscle you have around your joints, the less joint pain you will have (because the muscle helps support the joints). This means staying active helps improve your arthritis di

Very Simply, Your Priorities.

Very Simply, Your Priorities.

Dr. Morris makes a point to SCHEDULE physical activity into his schedule AT LEAST four days a week. That is around managing his full time private practice, his rotations in the hospital, managing his participation on the multiple health-associated boards he sits on (including the Hopewell Community Garden he founded), prioritizing family time with his wife (shall I mention his, like clock-work, weekly date with his wife?), four children and his new granddaughter, volunteering

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Mediterranean Diet Named the Best

Mediterranean Diet Named the Best

"U.S. News recently tried out 41 popular diets and decided that the “best” diet for 2019 is actually the Mediterranean diet." CLICK HERE TO READ MORE WANT MORE? Click the blue tags at the top of the post, or search the blog for categories you're interested in by scrolling down and view the list of Category Tags on the bottom Right of the page. #health #nutrition #mediterranean #food #lifestyle #hearthealth #active #quality

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