
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

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
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

Cheap, Quick, Roasted Zucchini
There is so much you can do with zucchini, and it's not expensive, and it doesn't take long! Check out this recipe below, it has less than 10 minutes of prep time involved, and that's if you want to be fancy - you can even simply this recipe! Serve this as a side with your protein, tossed salad and brown rice or beans! Don't forget to save leftovers and cube them up to throw into your homemade "burrito bowl!" (Any additional leftovers can be added into a healthy quiche (use g

Chia Seed Pudding
I quickly prepped something last night for this morning's breakfast and these frozen berries were involved. Can anybody guess what it was!? And the answer isss....... CHIA SEED PUDDING! For those of you that purchased a bulk bag of chia seeds because you heard somewhere they are good for you, but now you have no idea what to do with them, this post is for you! You can also try adding raw rolled oats for something hardier. (Hover over the images for detailing) I would conside

Back to where it started
Our newest provider Sheila has now been with us for about 10 months and we're growing stronger than ever before! If you want to read about how it all started check out this article that Sheila wrote regarding partnering with Dr. Morris. #cardiology #physicianassistant #hearthealthy #published #article #partnership

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

IS Food Medicine?
Hippocrates thinks so! "Let food be they medicine and medicine by thy food." Read more HERE in this article from TIME Magazine! "...And talking about food in terms of doses might push more doctors to put down their prescription pads and start going over grocery lists with their patients instead..." SHEILA SAYS: "Choosing healthy foods can have HUGE health benefits. It can even save money to eat healthfully (Ask us how)! Whereas medications are prescribed to "manage" chronic d

Published!
Our provider Sheila was recently published in Disease Reversal Digest regarding useful techniques for improving sleep and why quality sleep is so important! "Proper sleep is one of the foundations of good health. Improving sleep can improve heart health, and it's good for both mind and body!" Click HERE to read her full article! 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

What's For Breakfast?
Most common breakfast items include some form of meat, however with cholesterol values going up, increased evidence of arterial blockages and associated heart risk, and an ever-growing weight gain epidemic, setting aside the meat for breakfast may be a great and approachable way to start to decrease your saturated fat and sodium intake! Usually have a hearty breakfast? Try this sandwich out, it's what we had for breakfast! INGREDIENTS Whole Grain Toasted Rye Bread Spicy Honey