Posts by MLCommunications
Dietitians Explain Why a Balanced Bowl is Good For You
By now we’ve all seen those Instagram-worthy balanced bowls packed with beautiful colors and enticing foods, but do you know the health benefits that come with it? Our dietitians love adding balanced bowls to the menu because you can mix and add different whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, and nutritious vegetables to create the perfect…
Read MoreSavory or Sweet: Superfood Sweet Potato Recipes for Fall and Winter
The sweet, starchy root vegetable that can do it all: the sweet potato. As a superfood, this vegetable stands the test of time through several health benefits, variety of flavors, and infinite ways to prepare them. Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes The abundance of fiber and antioxidants in this small but mighty starch promotes gut…
Read MoreThe Power of Partnership in Senior Living Dining: Holly Creek, Frasier Meadows, and Morrison Living
As the baby boomer generation enters their golden years, the number of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060. The growth of the senior living industry, the silver wave, is expected to shift the industry as a whole, as this generation of…
Read MoreHow the Food You Eat Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to focus on improving your health, learn ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer, and also how the food you eat can help reduce your risk of breast cancer. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United…
Read MoreDiving into National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month – a time to dive into new flavors, pick out proteins that are key ingredients to a number of dishes, and in turn, sustainably sourced seafood when possible. At Morrison Living, our culinarians are no strangers to seafood and recognize the value of this food group year-round. Health Benefits of…
Read MoreCelebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
Each year, Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. While we uplift the Hispanic & Latinx community throughout the year, this month-long occasion provides a great opportunity to reflect and celebrate their contributions, cultures, and the collective progress that has been made. At Morrison Living, we are honored to…
Read MoreIs Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?
By: Kristina Valbuena, MS, RDN Are most of your mornings on the go? Do you find it difficult to choose a breakfast that is both satiating and nourishing, or find yourself skipping breakfast as a whole? Yep, we’ve all been there. You’ve probably heard “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While we…
Read MoreWomen in Culinary Leading in the Kitchen
Born and raised off the eastern shore of Maryland, Chef Marianne Zdobysz has spent most of her career working over 2,000 miles away along the west coast. From Seattle to Los Angeles, and even Alaska – her journey up and down the Pacific has awarded the invaluable experiences infused in her ethnically diverse cooking style.…
Read MoreWhy Outsource Senior Living Dining Services
What is Outsourcing? Outsourcing is the business practice of hiring an outside company to perform tasks, handle operations, or provide services. It is an effective strategy to increase staff retention, improve training, and enhance performance – allowing organizations to focus on other business needs while having the details taken care of by outside experts. The…
Read More3 Reasons to Eat Local this Summer
By: Brittany Kuhl MS, RD, LDNs Have you ever eaten a fresh tomato straight from the garden or farm? If you have, you know just how delightful the tender, juicy vegetable can be. Often, foods from large grocery stores, especially produce, just can’t compete with items that come “straight from the field.” What does “locally…
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