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Healthier you
Like many, I tend to focus on eating healthier foods as each new year approaches. It must be that new year “feeling” of wanting to turn Sloan Dwyer over a new leaf in order to feel better, to be better. In order to remain healthy, one must focus on a diet full of fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and plenty of liquids. Eliminating a surplus of sugary drinks and snacks will prove to be beneficial.
Unfortunately, we must realize that our daily diet can’t be driven by what we prefer to eat but by what we “need” to eat. Emphasis must be placed on the realization that disease and conditions can be inhibited or reduced by simply making healthier choices about what we put into our mouths.
The most important part of creating a healthier you is to make changes that will last your entire life. New year diets only allow for short term changes. We must be willing to change our lifestyle in order to live long healthy lives. Make it a habit to grab healthy snacks and to add more water to your diet. Make that lifestyle change today!
March 2019
Celebrating our dining department
Even though we eat every day, and appreciate those who help make that possible, we take special time in March to celebrate Nutrition Month. Ruth Haile, dining services director, shared with us why preparing food for the residents of Parsons Presbyterian Manor is so much more than just checking all the nutritional boxes.
“When residents and their Ruthe Haile, dining services director, tries to family members dine with sure all residents get the meals they us, we want them to feel like make enjoy. it’s home. We have a menu residents can order from, and ‘always available’ options for those days when they’d rather not order from that day’s menu. We offer a lot of options and prepare the food fresh and homemade. Residents often give feedback and suggestions, and we’re always tweaking and improving to meet their desires.” So, what’s the most-requested dish?
“Believe it or not, everyone loves good, old-fashioned meatloaf. Our comfort foods are always a popular option.”
One thing many residents and family members might not be aware of is the dining department’s ability to cater for any event they may be having on the campus. “We’ve prepared food for many family and community gatherings here.” Thank you to our wonderful dining department for not only nourishing our bodies but our hearts and souls as well!