Deb Hutsler, manager of nutrition services, has built her career at Akron Children’s around the philosophy that good nutrition heals the body. It’s informed the way Deb assesses and manages the nutritional care of thousands of pediatric and adult patients. By ensuring their nutritional needs are met, Deb has made it easier for patients and […]
Hospital dining options change with the times
A mere 3 years ago, employees and patient families looking to grab a meal only had 1 option on the hospital’s Akron campus – the traditional cafeteria known as the Kids’ Café on the hospital’s third floor. Fast forward to 2019 and not only are there additional places to eat on campus (the Kay Kafé […]
Produce in the parking lot: Is this the changing look of pediatric health care?
Parents typically leave their pediatrician offices with an updated immunization record, maybe a prescription and, hopefully, some reassurance about a concern. But how about leaving the office with Granny Smith apples, and locally-grown green peppers and cucumbers? Every Thursday from June through October, the StarkFresh Mobile Grocery Market will be selling fresh produce and other […]
Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad
For 1 serving: ½ ripe avocado, mashed 1 hard boiled egg, chopped Splash of lemon juice Dash of salt, dash of crushed red pepper Instructions: In a small bowl, mash together avocado and hard boiled egg. Add a splash of lemon juice for flavor and to prevent browning of avocado. Mix in a dash of […]
Recipe: Veggie Mac & Cheese
Ingredients 1 box whole wheat noodles of your choice (penne, spiral, macaroni), cooked 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 small acorn squash or small butternut squash, peeled and diced 3-4 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 small white onion 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil ¼ cup nutritional yeast ¼ cup milk […]
Is Organic Always Better?
More consumers are choosing organic foods and grocery stores and national retailers are responding with more organic options than ever before. What does it mean when a food is organic? Is it worth the increased cost? “As defined by the USDA, organic meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products come from animals that are given no […]
