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Here we share provider insights, articles, and tips on how to maintain and sustain total well-being. If you would like us to address a particular topic, please **[contact us](https://www.palmhealth.com/contact/)**. [![](https://blog.palmhealth.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Recipes_from_VictoriaNieveen_Post-05-scaled-e1599745865505.jpg)](https://blog.palmhealth.com/spiced-sweet-potato-oatmeal) ## [Spiced Sweet Potato Oatmeal from Victoria Nieveen](https://blog.palmhealth.com/spiced-sweet-potato-oatmeal) Spiced Sweet Potato Oatmeal from Victoria Nieveen Spice up your oatmeal with this healthy fall recipe from dietitian Victoria Nieveen. The complex carbs in sweet potatoes and oatmeal break down slowly to give you sustained energy throughout the day — a better alternative to simple carbs, which give you a quick burst of energy but can leave you feeling hungry later. Not to mention, it’s also t-oat-ally delicious! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup cooked old fashioned or steel cut oatmeal 1/4 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp ground flax seed 1... September 10, 2020  |  [Recipes](https://blog.palmhealth.com/tag/recipes) [Read more >](https://blog.palmhealth.com/spiced-sweet-potato-oatmeal) [![](https://blog.palmhealth.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4546132-scaled.jpg)](https://blog.palmhealth.com/cultivating-cooperativeness) ## [Cultivating Cooperativeness](https://blog.palmhealth.com/cultivating-cooperativeness) To our PALM members and St. Louis community, The health and happiness of our PALM community continues to be at the forefront of my mind each day. With the pandemic enduring at a greater intensity than hoped, we are all coping with chaos and new daily challenges. It’s clear that COVID-19 has impacted us all, but to varying degrees: some among us have lost loved ones; others have been sick; some have suffered from isolation; others have lost jobs; and everyone has had to modify plans and social interactions. And we must recognize that the pandemic has take... August 26, 2020  |  [COVID-19](https://blog.palmhealth.com/tag/covid-19) [Read more >](https://blog.palmhealth.com/cultivating-cooperativeness) [![](https://blog.palmhealth.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/chia-seed-pudding-scaled-e1596650696870.jpg)](https://blog.palmhealth.com/chia-seed-pudding-recipe) ## [Chia Seed Pudding Recipe from Katheryn Scauzzo](https://blog.palmhealth.com/chia-seed-pudding-recipe) Chia Seed Pudding Recipe from Katheryn Scauzzo They may be small, but they’re mighty! Chia seeds are a nutrient powerhouse packed with dietary fiber, protein, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Just a one-ounce serving of this superfood comes chock full of minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium. Dietitian Katheryn Scauzzo shares her personal Chia Seed Pudding recipe to prepare as a healthy breakfast or snack. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 cup almond or oat milk (or other dairy alternative) 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon honey or pure ... August 05, 2020  |  [Recipes](https://blog.palmhealth.com/tag/recipes) [Read more >](https://blog.palmhealth.com/chia-seed-pudding-recipe) [![](https://blog.palmhealth.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SweetPotatoToast-scaled-e1595346764388.jpg)](https://blog.palmhealth.com/sweet-potato-toast-from-victoria-nieveen) ## [Sweet Potato Toast from Victoria Nieveen](https://blog.palmhealth.com/sweet-potato-toast-from-victoria-nieveen) Sweet Potato Toast from Victoria Nieveen Skip the bread! Put sliced sweet potatoes in your toaster instead in this recipe from dietitian Victoria Nieveen. Sweet potato toast is a great way to get healthy complex carbs in your diet, which help you feel full for longer and give you energy that lasts throughout the day. INGREDIENTS 1 large sweet potato Toppings DIRECTIONS Cut off the ends of the sweet potato. Cut lengthwise into about ¼ inch or ½ inch slices. Place slices in toaster for multiple toasting rounds, or bake at 350ºF on a baking sheet. Cook unti... July 21, 2020  |  [Recipes](https://blog.palmhealth.com/tag/recipes) [Read more >](https://blog.palmhealth.com/sweet-potato-toast-from-victoria-nieveen) [![](https://blog.palmhealth.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/full-vials-of-blood-near-various-medical-equipment-for-4226924-scaled.jpg)](https://blog.palmhealth.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-covid-19) ## [Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19](https://blog.palmhealth.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-covid-19) Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 As we move into the middle of summer, we are all witnessing COVID-19 continue to spread throughout the country. I am sure this has raised concerns and questions for you and your loved ones, as it has for so many in our community. I’d like to take this moment to address some frequently asked questions, and hopefully provide you with knowledge that can help you feel informed and empowered. Questions we are hearing often at PALM include: What do I do if I am exposed to someone with COVID-19? When would symptoms appe... July 13, 2020  |  [COVID-19](https://blog.palmhealth.com/tag/covid-19) [Read more >](https://blog.palmhealth.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-covid-19) [![](https://blog.palmhealth.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC01800-1024x683.jpg)](https://blog.palmhealth.com/reopening-of-on-site-services) ## [Reopening of On-Site Services](https://blog.palmhealth.com/reopening-of-on-site-services) Reopening of On-Site Services Great news, PALM members! Your PALM Health team is happy to announce that as of Monday, June 15, we have resumed offering on-site classes and fitness center access for independent workouts and 1:1 personal training. Beginning the same date, we have also expanded our operating hours to 7am-7pm Monday through Friday. The PALM Café is open 9am-6pm for takeout and delivery for the foreseeable future. And, starting Saturday, July 11, we will be reopening on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-5pm. We can’t wait to see more of our PALM... 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