Resources
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is pleased to share resources with you about managing your health and our clinic.
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Charleston Cares Blog
Charleston Cares Blog aims to bring you weekly health tips, heart-friendly recipes, and daily living news. You can find us at www.bifmc.org or follow updates on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Tag us using #CharlestonCares or #HIPchs!
Are Food Expiration Dates Real? Ask a Nutritionist.
Confused about food expiration dates? Learn more about how you can save money – and stop wasting food. When you look at the expiration dates on food, what do they really mean? Expiration dates on most food items have little to do with the safety of the product. Best-by dates let you know when the…
How Do I Save Money at the Grocery Store? Ask A Nutritionist.
Trying to Save Money at the Grocery Store? Here’s a Few Helpful Tips! Grocery prices are getting higher and higher each time you go food shopping. Here are a few ways you can reduce your monthly grocery bill. 1. Plan your meals. This tip is most important. Plan meals and/or recipes for the week that…
Is Moderate Alcohol Consumption Good for My Health? Ask a Nutritionist.
Think a little alcohol is good for your heart? Think again! You may have heard or read that a modest amount of alcohol -such as a glass or two of red wine daily- can help lower your risk of heart disease or improve your blood pressure. But alcohol has also been linked to some diseases…
How to Maximize National Nutrition Month!
It’s National Nutrition Month! March is National Nutrition Month. Here are some nutrition, food and tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Try a few today! Eat breakfast. Include some lean protein, whole grains, fruits and even veggies. Try whole grain cereal and fruit, yogurt with fruit, or a whole wheat tortilla with fresh…
How Can I Take Better Care of My Heart? Ask A Nutritionist.
Time to take care of that ticker! When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others to do the same. Here are a few ways to take care of your heart and the heart of your loved ones. Try and get five fruits and vegetables each…
Should My Diet Adapt With Age? Ask a Nutritionist.
Want to help keep your brain, heart and skin healthy as you get older? A new diet plan, called the MIND diet, was created to protect your brain and help delay or slow down dementia. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It is a combination of the Mediterranean Diet and the Dash Diet…
Does Intermittent Fasting Work? Ask a Nutritionist.
Trying to lose some weight in the New Year with Intermittent Fasting? What type of diet is best? There are many types of diets to try to help you lose weight. Intermittent fasting is a recent diet trend. This diet requires that you do not eat on specific days of the week or limit your…
How Do I Eat Healthy at the Holidays with Diabetes? Ask a Nutritionist.
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel can disrupt daily routines. But you can still eat healthy during the holidays, even with diabetes. So how exactly do you stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Here are 5 tips that can help:…
Healthy Latino Recipes are Good For All: Ask A Nutritionist
Many traditional (and delicious) Latino foods are passed down from one generation to the next. Making a few simple changes to how we prepare these foods – along with smaller portions sizes – are key to reaping the benefits. It’s important to keep and share many of these traditional foods, but we want these foods…
Am I Making Smart Food Choices? Ask A Nutritionist.
True or False: Are you making the smartest food choices? Think over a few of these true or false questions to see if you are making healthy food choices for you and your family. 1. Canned foods are always a bad food choice. 2. Instead of bread for a sandwich, use a wrap instead to…
Healthcare Intern Confidential: A Summer of Growth
Never in my life have I been more uplifted by a group of individuals than I have during my three months working at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic as a student intern. Everyone who participates in the clinic is there for a different reason, but they all put their own lives on hold and come…
Community Partners: Lowcountry Blessing Box Project
Looking for a way to help your community, or in need of supplementing your own pantry? The Lowcountry Blessing Box Project is a great neighbor-to-neighbor effort to provide families with non-perishables, foods and other essential items like diapers, sun screen, and toiletries. The Blessings Box Project aims to decrease food insecurity in the Charleston area,…
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