2021
March
04,
2021
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10:54 AM
America/Denver
March is National Nutrition Month and this morning, Matt Larsen, RDN, LN, CDCES, registered dietitian and manager at KRH Diabetes Education & Prevention, spoke with KGEZ AM radio about the role of a dietitian in helping someone have a healthy relatio...
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2020
July
06,
2020
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11:06 AM
America/Denver
Cancer touches the lives of many people. Dawn Murray, NP and Kelsey Conrow, Clinical Dietitian from Kalispell Regional Healthcare, discuss how personal lifestyle choices affect one’s risk of developing cancer.
When asked how lifestyle can affect c...
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April
28,
2020
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11:01 AM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD, pediatric cardiologist at Montana Children's
COVID this, COVID that. It dominates conversations, the news and our daily lives. It has changed a lot of what we do and many things are out of our control. We are all experiencin...
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April
13,
2020
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10:14 AM
America/Denver
As towns and cities hunker down to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, sit-down restaurants have closed, however, many are still open for takeout and delivery. Eating out does not necessarily mean eating unhealthy food. Plus, ordering at your favorite ...
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April
03,
2020
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15:35 PM
America/Denver
As we continue to progress through the COVID-19 crisis, we are starting to see the significant implications of this virus in cities across the US. The virus is starting to hit hard, and if you are following the events in New York, it is extremely con...
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March
10,
2020
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15:30 PM
America/Denver
Holly Nickels, registered dietitian at The Summit Medical Fitness Center, talks with KGEZ AM Radio about National Nutrition Month and some of the offerings at the Summit to help maintain a healthy lifestyle....
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February
26,
2020
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08:42 AM
America/Denver
The Diabetes Education and Prevention Program at Kalispell Regional Healthcare (KRH) was established in 2001 as a way to provide diabetes care and self-management education to people and those at risk for diabetes living in northwest Montana. Consist...
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February
14,
2020
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10:00 AM
America/Denver
MAKES 3 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS:
4 ¾ cups of water
1 ½ cups of uncooked steel-cut oats
1 large tart apple (such as Granny Smith), peled and chopped
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. salt
...
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February
11,
2020
|
09:05 AM
America/Denver
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS:
12 ounces of fat free evaporated milk
1 T. flour
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1/8 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 ounces (about 1 cup) of pasta
1 c. fat-free milk
4 ounces of low –fat shredded Cheddar Chees...
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2018
October
02,
2018
|
14:08 PM
America/Denver
Fall is a favorite season for a lot of people. In fact, when Americans were polled in 2013 about this, more people picked fall as their favorite season than any other season! Spring was a close second. There are a lot of reasons I can think of for th...
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September
17,
2018
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16:44 PM
America/Denver
It is a beautiful summer so far, and I am sitting outside on a breezy Montana evening as I write this article. Just windy enough to keep the mosquitos away but not so windy that my papers go flying.
Late summer in Montana is a great time to eat he...
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June
19,
2018
|
09:00 AM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
I have a soft spot for funny looking plants. Romanesco, dragonfruit, jackfruit and artichokes all catch my eye in the grocery store. Lately I have been reading about fennel, a goofy bulb with feathers ...
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June
11,
2018
|
09:00 AM
America/Denver
Calling all fellas! We are celebrating YOU the week of June 11 and we hope you take part in the fun. In fact, invite the entire family and other friends to participate. We want to see a healthier, happier you so do it for yourself and do it for those...
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May
22,
2018
|
09:17 AM
America/Denver
Would you like to learn to identify some of the biggest dangers to your child's health in our modern diet? If so, join Dr. Thomas Flass on Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. or on Wednesday, May 30 at 12 p.m. at the Summit Medical Fitness Center for an educa...
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May
03,
2018
|
15:08 PM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
If you’re like me, you don’t love thinking about the crowds of bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract; however, gut bacteria or “microbiome” are big right now in research and worth the attention.
A...
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April
27,
2018
|
08:00 AM
America/Denver
By Thomas E. Flass, MD, MS
Health fads come and go, so the buzz about a gluten-free diet is easy to brush aside. However, eliminating gluten from your eating habits may offer some significant health benefits. Learn more about gluten, how our food ...
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March
20,
2018
|
11:08 AM
America/Denver
By Lesly Starling, BA, BSN, RN, ReSource Nurse, Outpatient Program Development, Kalispell Regional Healthcare
There is no shortage of social determinants of health that can present roadblocks for patients in Kalispell, Montana. Our vast landscape ...
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March
02,
2018
|
00:00 AM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
What is the first thing you think of when you hear “carbs”? Do you run in the other direction? Do you wrestle with feelings of hunger and guilt? Do you imagine a big plate of pasta or the treats that w...
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January
03,
2018
|
00:00 AM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Have you ever wanted to smash a pomegranate? Most likely, if you have taken on the challenge of removing all the seeds from a pomegranate, then surely you have had the urge to just smash it and see how...
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2017
November
08,
2017
|
19:00 PM
America/Denver
By Allison Linville
Have you wondered how you could change your diet to positively impact your health and wellness? What would a dietitian or wellness coach tell you if you asked basic questions about food, diet and wellness? Do other people strug...
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October
24,
2017
|
15:18 PM
America/Denver
Halloween and candy go hand in hand. For kids, there is nothing like stockpiling sweets on October 31 and rationing those tiny treasures to last a year. But the scariest part of trick-or-treating isn’t the goblins and ghoulish costumes – it is tooth ...
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October
05,
2017
|
13:00 PM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
There are some foods that are easy for almost everyone to like right away. Then there are others that take a little more dedication and work. And for kids, a lot more tries! Like most things in life, t...
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August
09,
2017
|
14:00 PM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Gardening is a favorite pastime of many, especially Montanans. This is a wonderful hobby that anyone, from young to old, can embrace. It fits multiple personality types. Your garden can be small, large, organized, wild, well ...
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June
08,
2017
|
04:00 AM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
I am fortunate enough to meet babies, children, adolescents and families every day in my clinic. I am always impressed with how many families ask me about nutrition and how to best care for their children. This often transiti...
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April
06,
2017
|
11:00 AM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Spring is here! One of the many joys of living here is the anticipation of change. Watching snow fall this winter, I was overjoyed by the beauty and peacefulness of this valley. Around early March I will admit to daydreaming ...
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February
07,
2017
|
09:00 AM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Montana winters, as far as I have experienced so far, are breathtaking, enticing and worthy of legends. They are also lengthy. Winter is the time for good stories, from family legends to Salish mythology, from the Lewis and C...
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2016
December
14,
2016
|
12:00 PM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
I have always loved the holiday season. I cannot think of a better place to be for the holidays than beautiful Montana. Winter here is snowy, breathtaking and cozy. The holidays are a wonderful time for family, friends and ce...
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October
12,
2016
|
10:00 AM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
Above all other seasons, fall is known for colors. Here in Montana, our fall colors are breathtaking golds, deep reds, dark evergreens and bright orange, to name just a few.
One of my favorite things to do in fall is to co...
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August
16,
2016
|
14:00 PM
America/Denver
By Austine Siomos, MD
This article is devoted to back to school. This is by far my favorite time of year. It brings to mind the smell of new books, the crunch of leaves and, in reference to the nutritional focus of this article, the sunny sweetnes...
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August
03,
2016
|
08:00 AM
America/Denver
By Grace Caplan, RD
A healthy pregnancy is just a farmers market trip away. Why not encourage your desire to eat by picking up some of the freshest, most nutrient-packed items to enjoy for the week to come? Flathead Valley farmers markets are so m...
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