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Diabetes-Friendly Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

November is Diabetes Awareness month!  At Carson Tahoe Health, we believe diabetes education and support is an important resource. Whether you’re practicing self-management for your own diabetes care, need assistance learning to help care for a loved one, or are just looking to learn about prevention, we’re here for you every step of the way. Join Bridget Wood, RD, LD, and follow along as she makes a pumpkin mousse recipe for national diabetes awareness month! Pumpkin Mousse Recipe Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin puree (Not pumpkin filling!) 1 T of Sugar Substitute of your choice (I used a blend of erythritol, monk fruit, and chicory root) 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 ½ cups whipped cream (store bought or homemade using …


Hey, Guys. Watch Out for These Conditions

Merely being a man can put you at greater risk for a wide range of health problems. This gender disparity in health occurs for an equally wide range of reasons. Men’s health risks can be greater than women’s in some areas because of lifestyle choices such as smoking, which men tend to do in greater numbers than women. Higher risks for men also stem from occupational exposures from male-dominated professions like construction work. Genetics, tied to the DNA coding for the male sex, plays a role, as do hormones, with experts often citing men’s lack of the protective benefits that women get from estrogen. Here’s a look at 9 health conditions that affect men more often or more severely than …


Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Swap traditional buffalo wings recipe with this delicious, healthier version using cauliflower.


20 Clever Life Hacks that Can Help Make Life Easier

It’s the little things that go a long way in life, right? So, to help make your life a little easier, we’ve rounded up some of the best tricks, tips and life hacks that anyone can enjoy! From scrumptiously delicious food hacks, to time saving cleaning tips, here are 20 clever life hacks to help simplify your world. 1. Keep the color in your clothes brighter by adding a pinch of salt to your laundry load. 2. Use a strong magnet to find nails and studs in your wall. 3. Out of AA batteries? Simply use AAA batteries and fill the gap on the positive side with a small wad of tin foil. 4. Make your cottage cheese and sour …


6 Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy

Healthy feet are important for feeling good and staying active. So if you neglect your feet, that can lead to unnecessary pain and other foot problems. Fortunately, it’s easy to keep your feet healthy. Use these tips to keep yourself active and your feet pain-free, brought to you by Carson Tahoe Health Podiatrist, Dr. Keith Card: 1. Practice good foot care. Check your feet regularly, or have a member of your family check them if you are unable to see the bottom of your feet.  A mirror on the floor my assist you if no one is available to help. 2. It is important to keep blood circulating to and from your feet as much as possible. Do this by …