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From health and wellness screenings to workshops, clinics, and baby showers, Luminis Health partners with local providers and community leaders to bring care and education in to neighborhoods. We're here to help our community stay healthy and thrive. Most clinics are walk-in with no appointment necessary, some workshops and events may request advance registration. *Luminis Health uses a third party seminar registration service. Please note that EventBrite will be facilitating the seminar registration process and will handle any personal information collected in accordance with the EventBrite Privacy Policy. Este contenido está disponible en español ., View upcoming flu clinics for ages 18 and older Free Flu Clinics Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season with free flu shots for adults 18 and older, no ID or insurance required, offered by our Community Health Team in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. View free flu clinics available to ages 18 and older. Find a date near you. View free health screenings in you community. Free Health Screenings Take control of your health with our free community clinics offering essential screenings that includes A1C testing for diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Find a free health screening event in your community. Find a health screening near you. Explore free community workshops on diabetes and hypertension. Community Workshops Free one-hour interactive workshops on diabetes and hypertension, with each focusing on healthy lifestyle changes and prevention based on risk factors and early detection strategies. Explore free workshops to prevent diabetes. Join a workshop. Check back in the spring for details about our community baby shower! Maternal Health Programs Through an annual Community Baby Shower, expecting parents are shared meaningful information and support for healthier pregnancies and stronger starts for newborns. Luminis Health Community Baby Shower Check back next spring! Community Wellness Days Community Wellness Days promote healthy lifestyles, well-being, preventive health awareness, and provide resources on nutrition, activity, and chronic disease prevention. Attend a wellness day. Start Well: Preconception Program This free preconception health program is designed to help you get healthy before pregnancy. You’ll receive screenings and education, along with practical guidance on lifestyle changes that can support your health before conception. Learn more about the program.
Wellness Events in the Community
Wellness Events in the Community
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Service
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Check out our schedule below to see when we will be hosting our next workshop. Most workshops are walk-in with no appointment necessary, however events with sign up required will be marked with an asterisk (*). *Luminis Health uses a third party seminar registration service. Please note that EventBrite will be facilitating the seminar registration process and will handle any personal information collected in accordance with the EventBrite Privacy Policy.
The Community Health Improvement department offers free one-hour interactive diabetes and hypertension workshops.Diabetes Workshop: A one-hour interactive class focused on prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes prevention through healthy lifestyle changes.Diabetes Prevention Program: Take charge of your health with Luminis Health’s free Diabetes Prevention Program, an evidence-based program designed to help individuals with prediabetes lose weight, build healthier habits and reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes. Download the program flyer.Hypertension Workshop: A one-hour interactive class on understanding blood pressure, risk factors, and early detection strategies.
Free Community Workshops
Free Community Workshops
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Nutrition
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Recipe: Alaska salmon cakes with yogurt dill sauce
Recipe: Alaska salmon cakes with yogurt dill sauce
Recipe: Alaska salmon cakes with yogurt dill sauce
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These light and healthy salmon cakes are scrumptious served on a bed of crisp greens or stacked on toasted buns as a burger alternative. Anne Arundel Medical Center dietitians recommend this recipe for bone-healthy calcium and vitamin D. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 6 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 can (14.75 ounces) traditional pack Alaska salmon or 2 cans or pouches (6–7.1 ounces each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked 1 egg ¼ cup small-curd nonfat cottage cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning ¼ cup sliced green onions 3 tablespoons garlic-and-herb bread crumbs Vegetable oil Yogurt dill sauce (recipe follows) Description In a medium bowl, whisk egg lightly. Add cottage cheese, dill, lemon pepper, and green onions, and mix well. Mix in drained salmon, then sprinkle in bread crumbs and mix well. Shape mixture into four patties, ½- to ¾-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brush skillet with oil. Fry the salmon cakes for about 2½ to 3 minutes per side. Cakes should be crisp and golden on the outside and still moist on the inside. Serve with yogurt dill sauce. Dietitian's Tips For a crunchy coating, lightly dust salmon cakes with fine cornmeal before frying. For an appetizer, form cakes into 12 small portions and dollop with a little sauce. For a baked version, place patties on spray-coated baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, turning after 8 minutes. Yogurt Dill Sauce Makes about ¾ cup ½ cup nonfat yogurt 1½ teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed ¼ cup grated, and squeezed dry, cucumber Mix yogurt and garlic, and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill and cucumber. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. Nutrients per serving: 217 calories; 8 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 34% calories from fat; 112 mg cholesterol; 27 g protein; 8 g carbohydrate; 0.5 g fiber; 897 mg sodium; 320 mg calcium; 1,800 mg omega-3 fatty acids. Recipe courtesy of Wild Alaska Seafood. Originally published Sept. 24, 2015. Last updated Aug. 3, 2018.
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Expanding your horizons with new fruits and vegetables
Expanding your horizons with new fruits and vegetables
Expanding your horizons with new fruits and vegetables
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Do you use the same type of lettuce in your salad every week and eat the same fruits and vegetables on a regular basis? Summer is the perfect time to try new produce. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables gives your body a broader range of vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients. Plus — it keeps your palette from getting bored! Next time you’re in a culinary rut, stroll through the farmers market or grocery store produce section and pick up something you don’t recognize. The flavor may surprise you. Here are some less-common fruits and vegetables you can use to complement your favorite dishes or use in new recipes: Kumquat. These bite-sized citrus wonders are more tart than their bigger relative, oranges, and their peel is edible. The peel tastes like an orange peel but is sweeter and more tender. Star fruit. This fruit looks like a star when sliced and is quite tasty. The flavors are similar to citrus fruits and plums. You can pop the whole fruit into your mouth—seeds, skin and all! Jicama. This vegetable looks like a potato, has the crispy and juicy texture of a pear, but tastes sweet and starchy like an apple. It’s delicious raw and adds crunch and flavor to salads. Bok choy. For a distinct, peppery, fresh flavor, try this lettuce-like vegetable. You can enjoy it blanched, steamed, pickled or sautéed. It’s part of the cabbage family and is a cruciferous vegetable. Parsnips. Similar to carrots in their woody texture when raw, they actually have a lightly spiced flavor, similar to nutmeg and cinnamon. White asparagus. This type of asparagus lacks a green color since it grows underground. It is milder in taste, more tender and cooks quicker than green asparagus. Pomelo. Imagine the biggest grapefruit you’ve ever seen. Then imagine it seven times larger and you have a pomelo. Inside the outer layer are big and juicy citrus segments with bold flavor. Dragon fruit. Subtle in flavor, this fruit is a little sweet and a little sour with a creamy texture. Water apple. This pear-shaped, red fruit is actually a berry. The high water content gives it a crisp and refreshing flavor, similar to watermelon. Not sure how to use your new produce? A simple chopped fruit salad is a great refreshing summer treat. Try experimenting with different combinations of fruits. Or try making this jicama salad. Chopped Jicama Mex Salad INGREDIENTS Salad: 1 cup jicama, peeled and chopped 1 can black beans, rinsed and well drained 1 cup fresh tomato, chopped ¾ cup corn, fresh or frozen 1 red bell pepper, chopped ½ avocado, chopped ¼ cup red onion, chopped 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped Lime Dressing: ¼ cup lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional) 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Prepare the lime dressing in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss. 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 July 7, 2016. Last updated July 9, 2018.
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Nutrition
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Coconut oil: Is it healthy or not?
Coconut oil: Is it healthy or not?
Coconut oil: Is it healthy or not?
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It has been more than five years since coconut oil began its meteoric rise in the United States marketplace. However, there’s still much confusion about it. According to a 2016 survey published in the New York Times, 72 percent of Americans think coconut oil is healthy. Health claims about coconut oil range from reducing heart disease and reversing Alzheimer’s to promoting weight loss and preventing diabetes. But there is virtually no evidence to support the health hype. So where’s the disconnect? Most of the health benefits attributed to coconut oil are associated with its high content of medium-chain fatty acids, also called medium-chain triglycerides or MCTs. Your body absorbs or metabolizes these more efficiently than other fats. But that’s not the case when it comes to coconut oil. Mostly because the major MCT in coconut oil is lauric acid and, when processed in your body, lauric acid behaves as a long-chain saturated fatty acid or LCSFA. Your body has a more difficult time breaking these down and they are predominantly stored as fat. Coconut oil is 92 percent saturated fat. Saturated fat raises your LDL cholesterol, the bad cholesterol linked to heart disease. In comparison, butter is 64 percent saturated fat. While butter also raises your LDL cholesterol, it doesn’t to the extent of coconut oil. The American Heart Association recently updated its guidelines on fats to include the suggestion that people avoid saturated fats. There are many alternatives to substitute for coconut oil that has the opposite ratio of bad to good fats. A tablespoon of olive oil, for instance, has one gram of saturated fat while the same amount of coconut oil has 12 grams. Research right now supports the unsaturated fats found in olive oil, corn oil and vegetable oils as being healthier options. As with most things, consuming coconut oil is okay in moderation. But don’t believe the marketing hype that it’s a miracle cure. There is no strong scientific evidence to support health benefits from eating coconut oil. Now what to do with that coconut oil stocked in your pantry? There are still good uses for it. In small amounts you can try using it as massage oil, as moisturizer for your skin or as conditioner for your hair. While coconut oil can be super for these applications, it’s not a superfood. 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 Aug. 7, 2017. Last updated Aug. 12, 2019.
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