HCMCF kicked off the American Heart Health month with an informative nutrition and wellness demonstration. Gina Knoblock, our RD, shared fun and interesting facts about the human heart with the residents. Did you know that a normal, healthy heart valve is about the size of a half-dollar? Or that the first invented heart pacemakers plugged into a wall socket? The residents enjoyed these facts and shared their own experiences with heart health for them or their family members. We shared the important aspects to a heart healthy diet and the main components to the Mediterranean diet. Such as limiting sodium intake, selecting more fresh fruits and vegetables, limiting the intake of desserts, sugars and fats. We compared a heart healthy diet to our menus and shared how our menus aid our residents in making wise choices for good heart health.
After our talk we introduced our residents to new foods as many had never heard of Quinoa or tasted
Greek-style yogurt. Andra Shier, our ADDS, prepared an Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Yogurt parfait made with Greek yogurt. We also sampled a Mediterranean plate featuring Cucumber Quinoa Tabbouleh, Basil & Feta Cheese Spread, and Roasted Tomato Hummus with warm pita strips. Many of the residents enjoyed the new food flavors and asked for recipes to share with family and friends.
Greek-style yogurt. Andra Shier, our ADDS, prepared an Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Yogurt parfait made with Greek yogurt. We also sampled a Mediterranean plate featuring Cucumber Quinoa Tabbouleh, Basil & Feta Cheese Spread, and Roasted Tomato Hummus with warm pita strips. Many of the residents enjoyed the new food flavors and asked for recipes to share with family and friends.
The Dining Services staff was challenged to wear red on Friday, National Wear Red day. They were rewarded with the same heart healthy snacks that was shared with the residents.
Andra Shier| Assistant Director of Dining Services | Huron County Medical Care Facility