When many people think of grilling, burgers and hot dogs come to mind—but this Memorial Day weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore lighter, healthier options without sacrificing flavor. Consider trying alternatives such as ground turkey or chicken burgers, which are leaner and lower in saturated fat than traditional beef. Bison is another great option, […]
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As the first hints of spring arrive, the kitchen undergoes a natural awakening, trading the heavy, slow-simmered stews of winter for the bright, crisp energy of the new season. This month, Elior’s “So Good” Monthly Fresh Ingredient spotlight celebrates a true garden gem: Swiss Chard. Often overlooked in favor of its cousins, chard offers a
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Cura Hospitality is celebrating National Nutrition Month by encouraging seniors to make informed food choices, stay active, and “Discover the Power of Nutrition” through its BeWell Nutrition for the Active Adult program. BeWell makes healthy living fun—and rewarding. Residents earn stamps on their loyalty card each time they participate in physical activity with support from
Social media is filled with conflicting nutrition advice, making it hard to know what’s true. Focusing on simple, practical habits can help set you up for long-term healthy eating success. Here are a few tips that are simple but achievable. You are likely already doing one or a few of these already. Adding an additional
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February reminds us that even small, intentional choices can make a powerful impact on heart health—one Cura meal, one habit, one day at a time. A plant-forward approach is a flexible, realistic way to support heart health, boost overall wellness, and promote environmental sustainability, without eliminating animal foods entirely. Why Go Plant-Forward? Research shows that
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Cura Hospitality celebrates the 2025 National Nutrition Month theme “Food Connects Us” with BeWell! Cura’s wellness and healthy eating platform, BeWell supports the importance of good nutrition not only during the month of March, but every day, encouraging seniors, guests and employees to make informed, healthier food choices! BeWell Kitchen, the teaching kitchen component of
Kicking off the new year healthy with Cura Conversations: Tales of Hospitality Excellence. In this first podcast episode of 2025, we help you stick with your New Year’s resolutions! Learn from our expert…RD and Corporate Director of Clinical Nutrition Christy Drews who helps to guide your journey to a healthier, nutritious and well-focused you! Enjoy
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Want to stay healthy during the holiday season? Try eating more winter citrus fruits, packed with immune-boosting vitamin C. As our bodies face the seasonal challenges of colds and flu, this essential vitamin acts as a powerful antioxidant, strengthening our immune system and helping us ward off illnesses. Oranges have many health benefits including a
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It may be the holidays, but we still need to be focused on our health and not to overindulge! Diabetes currently affects 537 million adults worldwide, which is about fifty-five million more cases over the last 2 years. Diabetes is a leading global cause of heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-limb amputation. Researchers estimate
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It is often said “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away” due to the numerous health benefits that this popular fruit offers! Many observational studies have revealed positive correlations between apple intake and lower risk of developing many chronic diseases or dying from them. Apples are one of the most grown fruits globally and
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