- WellnessGeneral Page Tier 3BlogMove over quinoa, kale and coconut oil! The newest food trend is here: pulses. So what exactly is this food that’s caught the global spotlight? Pulses are the dried seeds of legumes (think soybeans, peanuts, etc.). There are many different varieties of pulses but the most common pulses are dried beans, chickpeas and lentils. Pulses have been a staple around the world for thousands of years, keeping people healthy, lean and satisfied without increasing risk of disease or weight gain. So why should you make pulses part of your diet? They’re affordable! You don’t have to empty your wallet to eat healthy. Beans, chickpeas and lentils aren’t expensive and fill you up fast. Thanks to fiber and complex carbohydrates, pulses keep you full and help control blood sugar and insulin. Research shows the more you add beans to your diet, the less risk you have for type 2 diabetes. Pulses are packed with nutrients like folate, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, protein, B vitamins, phytochemicals and fiber. Plus they’re low in fat. Pulses can help manage cholesterol, improve digestive health, regulate energy levels and appetite, increase bone health and lower risk of obesity and certain cancers. Here are five ways to add pulses to your diet: Add lentils to homemade or canned soups for a hearty lunch. Add black beans in tacos and use less ground meat or poultry. Add white beans to spaghetti sauce for a vegetarian pasta dish. Add black beans and salsa to your macaroni and cheese to create a Mexican twist on the traditional dish. Sprinkle chickpeas on your tossed salad for a filling topping. For healthy snacks try adding pulses to yogurt and smoothies, grains, soups or salads for color and crunch, but remember that moderation is key. Recipe: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad INGREDIENTS: Salad: One 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup Roma tomatoes, diced ½ cup cucumber, seeded and chopped 1/8 cup black olives, sliced 2 ounces feta cheese, reduced fat, crumbled 1/8 cup red onion, finely chopped Dressing: 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon garlic, minced INSTRUCTIONS: Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Place in a medium bowl. Add the vegetables and toss. Add feta cheese and olives. Mix all dressing ingredients together and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coast. Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste. Authors By Ann Caldwell and Maureen Shackelford, nutritionists and registered dietitians at Anne Arundel Medical Center. To reach them call 443-481-5555. Originally published Nov. 7, 2016. Last updated March 6, 2019.0
- Women's Health, Heart CareGeneral Page Tier 3BlogHeart attack symptoms in women are different than in men, says Elizabeth Reineck, MD, interventional cardiologist with AAMC. Heart Attack Symptoms in Women and Men Chest pain Heart Attack Symptoms in Women Shortness of breath Nausea Jaw pain Weakness Back pain “Women don’t always have the classic ‘there’s an elephant sitting on my chest’ pain,” says Dr. Reineck. “So if something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Come in and have it checked out.” Some women show no symptoms at all. So it’s important to pay attention to five traditional risk factors, says Kelley Sullivan, MD, cardiologist with AAMC: A family history of early heart disease (before age 60) Smoking High cholesterol High blood pressure Diabetes and/or obesity Read one woman’s heart attack survival story. Authors Elizabeth Reineck, MD, is an interventional cardiologist with AAMC. Kelley Sullivan, MD, is a cardiologist with AAMC. Originally published Feb. 15, 2017. Last updated Feb. 1, 2019.0
- Men's Health, Women's Health, Stroke Care, Patient StoriesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogOne year after suffering a stroke, 47-year-old Ray Torreon says the AAMC Stroke Club has played an important role in helping him recover from and learn to adjust to life after stroke. At those early stroke club meetings . . . I didn’t intend to, but I broke down and cried. The support I got from them lifted my spirits, gave me hope. That’s what the stroke club does. The volunteers that run it from the hospital are a great resource and the educational topics are helpful in terms of learning about stroke, about medication, therapy, the division of rehab services and what’s out there as far as getting a job. But as important as that it, the fellowship of having people who have been on this same journey is what I needed. Other stroke patients understand how alienating and isolating it is— how alone you are even if you have people around you. Everyone’s stroke is different, but everyone in the stroke club has been depressed and has lost things and doesn’t know what the future holds for them. I was a Capitol Hill lobbyist. I was a sales person running a 12 million dollar store. My speech was my trade and someone listening to me now might say my speech is fine, but I’m struggling because I don’t have the fluency I once had. I have never in my entire life struggled for words. I could sell ice cream to Eskimos. I don’t feel that way now. Other stroke patients understand that. Even as everyone else says, “Oh, you look good, or you sound fine,” the stroke patient inwardly shakes his or her head and thinks, “No, I don’t feel fine.” I’m not recovered fully. I have deficits and even though I appear fine to you, I feel sad that I’ve lost some abilities that I know I used to have.” You mourn for the person you were. In the stroke club you come to realize that they’ve had the same journey. There are people with severe aphasia. There are people who were in a wheelchair in the beginning and now they’re walking with a cane or a walker. That’s good to see. Over time, we’ve sort of developed a core group, and we want to expand this to really touch as many other stroke patients as possible. We’re looking for active members and we’re planning more activities outside the stroke club just to socialize and help people along the path to finding a new life. A stroke literally blows up your life, and you have to put the pieces back together. The other members of the stroke club and I would like to help survivors put their lives back together more quickly than they can alone. To learn more about the Stroke Support Group contact Laurie Neely, physical therapist, or Jennifer Irving, speech-language pathologist or by phone: 443-481-6872. Visit our askAAMC to find out more about the support groups and services we offer to all members of our community.0
- Community, Giving, OrthopedicsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAfter years of service as an AAMC volunteer, longtime AAMC Auxilian Buddy Sears wanted to make a difference for the hospital in another impactful way. Through his volunteer shifts assisting patient recovery and physical therapy at the Joint Center and Spine Center at AAMC, Buddy recognized the need for new recliner chairs to transport patients to and from joint camp and provide comfortable accommodations during recovery. Also a member of the Davidsonville Ruritan Club, a non-profit community service organization local to the Annapolis area, Buddy shared his request and interest in supporting AAMC with his fellow members. In October 2016, the Davidsonville Ruritan Club made a generous $50,000 charitable gift to purchase 28 brand-new recliner chairs to support patient- and family-centered care and comfort. We have the busiest joint replacement program in Maryland, and the new chairs will make an incredible difference for those we serve. Call the AAMC Foundation at 443-481-4747 or visit AAMCFoundation.org to learn how you can help.0
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