by Courtney Jerome | Jun 15, 2019 | Live Here
It’s common knowledge that a can of Coca-Cola is full of sugar. And it’s no surprise that many syrups, candies and desserts are, too. But did you know these foods are surprisingly full of “sneaky” added sugar? Munson Healthcare Cadillac Clinical Dietitian Samantha...
by Courtney Jerome | Apr 22, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns
These healthy comfort food recipes are easy to make and delicious. What does “comfort food” mean to you? Is it a dish that’s sentimental? Full of flavor? Clinical Dietician Samantha Struck at Munson Healthcare Cadillac thinks comfort food has a different definition...
by Courtney Jerome | Apr 8, 2019 | Counties, Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Towns
Bring on the springtime vegetables! Of course, in Northern Michigan, this includes nutrient-packed asparagus. As the harvest season for asparagus quickly approaches, we chat with Harry Norconck of Norconk Farms in Honor—one of the largest providers of asparagus in the...
by Courtney Jerome | Mar 19, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Live Here, Towns
SPONSORED CONTENT // SHAPE UP NORTH From blending veggies in sauces to adding them to your favorite breakfast recipes, try these tips on how to eat more vegetables.Amanda Evans, MS, RD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian at Charlevoix Hospital and the Munson Healthcare...
by Courtney Jerome | Jan 16, 2019 | Live Here
Countless cancer patients call The Journey Program “life-changing.” Currently provided in three Northern Michigan locations, the free 10-week program bridges the gap between treatment and recovery. And soon, some Journey Program classes will be available to cancer...
by Courtney Jerome | Nov 9, 2018 | Food & Drink, Live Here
As a nutritionist, Laura McCain is accustomed to all eyes on her while she strolls the Thanksgiving buffet line. “What is she going to eat?” everyone wonders, as they watch the chef and Munson outpatient nutritionist cruise through the assortment of traditional treats...
by Greg Tasker | Oct 15, 2018 | Live Here, People
See if you can catch Sara Cockrell. When she’s not hiking, biking or paddling at one of her favorite spots with friends in Northern Michigan, she’s likely traveling the world—hiking in Iceland, backcountry skiing in Colorado, or trekking along famous Western trails,...
by Courtney Jerome | Oct 4, 2018 | Live Here
It only took one cooking demonstration and 10-year-old Nathan Russell was hooked. “He didn’t want to go at first,” says his mother, Martha. “But when he saw them roast peppers, and after I explained to him that we could do it at home—that’s what we did!” Now Nathan...
by Greg Tasker | Sep 25, 2018 | Counties, Live Here, People, Towns
Traverse City tai chi instructor Ann Parker tells the many benefits of this gentle workout for the mind and body. Bonus: It’s effective and doable for almost everyone. Practiced around the world, tai chi is a low impact, relaxing form of exercise that anyone can...