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Avocado Bean Dip from Victoria Nieveen Dietitian Victoria Nieveen shares a healthy way to incorporate more veggies into your diet with a tasty recipe for avocado bean dip. INGREDIENTS 1 can of garbanzo beans or white northern beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 ripe avocado 1/4-1/2 cup cilantro 1 clove of garlic 1.5 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice 1 tablespoon tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2-1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt (adjust amount of salt to your liking) Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cumin DIRECTIONS Blend in a food processor until smooth. S...

Dear Members, As many of you are aware, St. Louis County has issued new guidelines that will go into effect Tuesday, November 17. I want to reassure you that your PALM team has carefully reviewed and considered these changes. Fortunately, the updates will not significantly impact how we are currently operating at PALM Health. At PALM we have been over-cautious and have been operating at 25% or less capacity in each room since the county’s initial guidelines were released. This includes the fitness center and our classes, so we have no changes to capacity...

Stuffed Butternut Squash from Victoria Nieveen For a hearty, satisfying meal that keeps you feeling full for longer, dietitian Victoria Nieveen recommends butternut squash stuffed with turkey and quinoa, perfect for a chilly autumn day. INGREDIENTS 2 medium-sized butternut squash 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 honeycrisp apple, diced 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 tbsp sage 1 tbsp parsley 1 tsp rosemary ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp oregano 2 tsp minced garlic salt and pepper to flavor DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425ºF. Slice butternu...

Spiced Apple Chips from Victoria Nieveen For a healthy fall snack, satisfy your sweet tooth with crispy spiced apple chips. This simple recipe provides a nutritious alternative to processed, sugary treats while satisfying your craving for the classic autumn flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon. INGREDIENTS 3 large gala, honeycrisp, or pink lady apples 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg DIRECTIONS Slice apples thinly and evenly, starting from the bottom. Make them as thin and even as possible — it’s best to use a mandoline if you have one. Remove the seeds. P...

Red Summer Salad from Dr. Varsha Rathod It’s the last official day of summer! In celebration and farewell, Dr. Varsha Rathod gives us a simple recipe for a summer salad highlighting the color red. INGREDIENTS 1 cup watermelon 1 cup cherries or raspberries 1 medium beet, boiled and cubed 1 tsp white Modena vinegar 1 pinch mint 1 pinch basil Cracked black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS Boil the beet until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Use a small spoon to scoop out balls of the watermelon. Mix ingredients together and top with mint, basil, and cracked bla...

What more can you do to stay healthy? Dr. Sita Kedia and Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra recommend the following: Wash your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Wear a face mask. Wear a face mask in public areas. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your arm and do not use your hand. Practice social distancing. Maintain...