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Ok, it’s been over a week since your little trick-or-treaters gathered their loot! If it still seems like you have an abundance left (that you’re trying to get rid of) we’ve compiled five ideas for you!   Trail Mix it Up Open bags of little candies like M&Ms and make your own trail mix by adding pretzels, nuts, and dried fruit to create an energy-filled snack for your next outdoor adventure!   Bring it to the Office The workplace is notorious for the disappearance of communal treats. Why not share the wealth with your colleagues or save some in a bowl at your desk for visitors!   Donate it! Groups like Operation Shoebox, and Operation Gratitude will gladly take donations …

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Ahhh comfort food… The cold weather, the seasonal change, and all those pumpkin promotions make it nearly impossible to ignore. One thing we don’t all love as much – the added calories that come with some of our comfort foods.  The nutrition experts from Carson Tahoe Health Nutritional Services helped us compile a couple of swaps you can make to lessen the caloric intake, but still get that comfort food pleasure this fall! Ice Cream Banana Split Sundae The traditional sundae is full of calories and sugars…not the best combo. Cut down on calories with this tasty sundae. You’ll need: 2 ripe bananas, unpeeled 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar 4 scoops good-quality vanilla ice cream, such as Breyer’s Natural Vanilla …

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Breast tissue density has recently been a hot topic in the news. The issue came from women’s complaints that regular mammograms weren’t able to clearly see through dense breast tissue, making it that much more difficult to detect cancer early. Women were often not even informed if they had dense breast tissue and would assume they were okay if a mammogram showed no cancerous spots. The problem with that was that women were leaving their traditional mammogram appointments believing they were healthy, only to discover they had cancer, later on, that may have been detected earlier through different methods. Dense breast tissue requires a supplemental sonographic screening.  By having a mammogram, clinical breast exam, AND a supplemental sonographic screening, cancer …

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This past weekend we welcomed a new season, some brisker weather and even the area’s first snowfall! As the seasons change, so do our preferred produce choices, which is why Kim Mason, a registered dietician at Carson Tahoe Health, shares some of the best ‘superfoods’ to incorporate into our meals this autumn. Apples The harvest season for apples is between August and November, making this prime time to enjoy some of your favorite varieties. Whether it’s Macintosh, Washington Red or a Pink Lady, they make a wonderful snack choice!  With 4 grams of dietary fiber and a flavonoid-rich skin, apples are an A+ fall superfood! Squash Move over summer squash! Fall and winter squash offer a finer and sweeter flavor …

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