Education - Sensenbrenner Primary Care

Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe

May 10, 2023

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cut into 4 thin slices (cutlets)2 large egg whites2/3 cup seasoned whole wheat dry bread crumbs about 1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp butterjuice of 1 lemon1/4 cup dry white wine1/2 cup chicken broth2 tbsp capersSliced lemon - for servingSalt and pepper to tase Directions: Season chicken with salt and pepper Pound chicken w/ a meat tenderizer until about 1/4" thickIn a small bowl, beat the egg whites until fluffyDip each chicken breast first in the egg, then bread crumbs. Heat skillet on medium low Spray the top of the chicken generously to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Set aside until you make the sauce.For the sauce, clean the saute pan. Over medium-high heat, melt butter, add the lemon juice, wine, chicken broth and the reserved lemon halves, salt,...

Healthy Strawberry French Toast

April 12, 2023

Education

Bread of choice (we love Ezekiel bread!)2 eggs1 cup coconut milk (canned is great!)1 tablespoon honey1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract1/4 tablespoon cinnamon 1/4 tablespoon of nutmeg2 cups of chopped strawberries (with additional honey and cinnamon) Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla, and spicesOver medium heat, begin to heat up some butter in a shallow skilletWhile the butter is melting, dunk your bread in the egg mixture on both sides until totally coated. Place coated bread in the skillet and cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.After you finish the french toast, you can make a nice strawberry sauce by simple mashing the strawberries, a bit of honey, and cinnamon in a small bowl. It's delicious!Optional: top your french toast with strawberry sauce, greek yogurt, some chopped...

Beyond the Bedside: A New Cure for Obesity?

April 11, 2023

Education, Uncategorized

By Lori Blanchard Eaton Social media has increased public interest in a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists. Celebrities and other influencers are posting on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram about losing weight with prescriptions for medications like Wegovy, Saxenda, Ozempic and Mounjaro. I admit I’m not a big follower of social media, except maybe an occasional post to family and friends or searching for good humored posts about dogs or a new recipe. However, our culture is significantly influenced, good and bad, by social media. In light of these new weight loss trends, I thought it would be timely to make use of this month’s Beyond the Bedside blog post to provide a medical perspective on obesity and weight loss. Obesity is a medical diagnosis. It is...

MD vs. DO

April 3, 2023

Education, Uncategorized

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Beyond the Bedside: Protecting Your Heart

February 15, 2023

Education, Health, Uncategorized

By: Lori Blanchard Eaton, NP-C Were you watching the NFL playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals on January 23? If so, you may have witnessed Damar Hamlin, a healthy athlete, collapse on the football field from a rare cardiac event. Fortunately, responsive CPR on this otherwise healthy athlete led to a successful recovery. Timely CPR saves lives and I’m thankful this outcome has turned our attention to its value and the value of emergency responders. This nationally televised event has piqued an interest in protecting all athletes and the American Heart Association is advocating to ensure educational programs are in place. In recognition of American Heart Month and the beginning of SPC's monthly blog, Beyond the Bedside, let’s discuss the importance of protecting...

It’s Never Too Late to Start

February 6, 2023

Education, Uncategorized

Sometimes our health goals can seem like an unattainable and distant dream. It may seem nearly impossible to break away from your current, unhealthy lifestyle and start a new chapter. In light of American Heart Month, SPC wants to encourage you that it's never too late to start living a better life and to be a better version of yourself. Even if you feel like you are past your prime or you should have started making changes years or decades ago, it's actually never too late to turn a new leaf and finally start pursuing your health goals. We urge you to take this month to evaluate what goals you want to set and to finally take action to pursue them. Consider implementing these steps...

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

February 6, 2023

Education

This delectable Mediterranean Couscous Salad recipe is the perfect side-dish or can be served as a main course and topped with your protein of choice! Ingredients: 2 Cups of Cooked Couscous1 Carrot1 Onion1 Golden Beet 1 Bunch of Parsley1/z ZucchiniLemon1 TBSP of Balsamic1/2 TBSP of Minced GarlicLemon1/2 Cup of Feta Directions: Chop up your carrot, onion, beet, and zucchini. Roast veggies in your oven for 25 minutes or until fork tender. Combine veggies with cooked couscous.In a small bowl, mix together your lemon juice, balsamic, garlic, and feta. Combine the veggie/couscous mixture with the dressing.Top with finely chopped parsley, extra feta, etc.Optional: serve the couscous mixture over a bed of salad greens and top with avocado and your protein of choice (grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, etc.)Enjoy! ...

Ginger-Citrus Ice Cubes

January 10, 2023

Education

Are you feeling under the weather? Need an extra immune-boost? Try these simple ginger-citrus ice cubes. You can make these ahead of time to add to a cup of tea, your favorite seltzer, or even blend into a smoothie. The ginger in these ice cubes are a natural anti-inflammatory agent that can help soothe a sore throat or upset tummy. Give it a try! Fresh GingerHoneyFresh Orange Juice2 cups of water Grate the fresh ginger into a small bowl. Mix with fresh orange juice, honey, and water. Pour mixture into the ice trays and freeze! ...

Christmas Morning Casserole

December 6, 2022

Education

Ingredients: 1 pound of breakfast sausage10 pieces bacon, cooked and diced up9 large eggs2 1/2 cups of milk1 tsp ground mustard1 tsp salt1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp black pepper6 slices of sourdough, tear into pieces1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup shredded gruyere cheesesour cream, chives, etc (optional as a garnish) Recipe: In a skillet, cook and crumbled your breakfast sausage and set aside. Do the same with your bacon.Add eggs, milk, salt, dry mustard, black pepper and paprika to a large bowl and whisk until combined.Add bread pieces to bottom of a 9×13″ baking pan. Top with crumbled sausage, bacon, and 3/4 of the cheeses. Pour egg mixture over the top, using a wooden spoon to gently push any un-soaked bread down into the custard. Sprinkle with remaining...

White Bean and Sausage Stew

November 14, 2022

Education

1 Tablespoon olive oil1 onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced3-4 carrots, sliced2 celery stalks, diced6 links of mild Italian sausage - remove the casings5.5 cups of chicken broth 2 cans of white beans (15oz), rinsed and drained3 large leaves of kale - roughly chopped into piecesSalt and pepper Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the onion, celery, carrots, and cook until the onions are translucent and the other vegetables become tender. Add in the sausage - breaking it up into smaller pieces with a fork. Cook until the meat is browned and then toss in the garlic cloves, sautéing until aromatic. Drain the pan of any excessive fat.Add in the broth and beans and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the...

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