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Carlie Hansen, Registered Dietitian

September 30, 2024

This Texas caviar recipe combines fresh bell peppers, fiber-rich beans, avocado and lime into a zesty relish to enjoy with tortilla chips.

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The Role of Carbohydrates in Your Diet and Blood Sugar Management

September 23, 2024

Learn how carbohydrates impact your health, why they're essential for energy, and how to manage blood sugar by choosing the right carbs for your diet.

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Mediterranean Diet: Guide for a Heart-Healthy Diet

May 20, 2024

Wondering whether the Mediterranean diet could benefit your heart health? Get the facts about this way of eating in our latest blog.

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Diabetes and Holiday Nutrition

December 13, 2023

A University Health dietitian talks about the importance of balancing nutrition during the holidays, especially for diabetics. She also provides holiday eating tips.

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Nutrition for People with Breast Cancer

October 23, 2023

When you’re undergoing treatment for breast cancer, what you eat matters. Get the facts about nutrition for people with breast cancer.

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Healthy eating saves money

March 10, 2022

Overindulgence in salt, sugar or fat can incite or exacerbate a host of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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