Category: Newsletter

Whole Wheat: Is It Good For You?

Submitted by Dave Draeger, CDM, CFPP, Director of Dietary and Dining Services Misconceptions about wheat continue to drive some consumers to avoid the grain.  There are valid concerns regarding refined grains in the Western Diet, but whole wheat products are nutritious and should be consumed if able. Wheat does contain gluten, a group of proteins…

February 2020 Activity Photos

Valentine’s Day Party We had so much fun at our Valentine’s Day party! Lots of treats were had, Valentine’s drinks – cherry cheesecake sippers – were drunk, and Taylor McFarland (one of our awesome volunteers) came dressed up as Cupid. As part of our annual Queen of Hearts tradition, Bonnie Hartnell was crowned our 2020…

Digestive Tract Health

Submitted by Dave Draeger, CDM, CFPP, Director of Dietary and Dining Services Gut health (once thought to be associated with just eating yogurt) has evolved into a complex process.  Gut bacteria can be tied to obesity, diabetes, depression and colon cancer.  An ever increasing population suffers from Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disorder, Celiac…