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How Your Passion for Health Can Fuel Community Change

You care about health. Maybe it’s the way you look out for friends, share wellness tips, or follow new treatments before they hit mainstream news. Whatever sparks your interest, there’s power in turning that personal passion into public purpose. This isn’t about having credentials — it’s about showing up, speaking up, and knowing where your voice fits. Health advocacy isn’t reserved for experts; it’s for anyone who’s ever said, “This should be better.” And it can start right where you are. Start with What You See The easiest entry into advocacy? Pay attention to what frustrates or inspires you — then speak from it. Are parents in your neighborhood struggling with asthma triggers? Does your town lack safe places to walk or access to fresh food? Issues like these don’t need giant campaigns — they need grounded voices. As you raise yours, you might find your role mirrors the evolving roles and responsibilities of community health advocates who conne...

HEALTHY EATING! "Easter Recipes" Spicy Hasselback Potatoes

Easter is another big eating day for most people. The following meal is a delicious idea for a healthy side dish for Easter. The "Spicy Hasselback Potatoes" recipe is a great new healthy option to eat over next weekend's holiday. Potatoes are mostly known for being unhealthy, but this is due to "how" many people cook potatoes. If prepared correctly, potatoes can be extremely healthy for a person's blood pressure. White Potatoes contain magnesium and potassium that are amazing for lowering blood pressure and overall heart health. Eating a potassium rich diet will ensure that the body gets rid of extra sodium. When trying to cook healthy potatoes, do not fry them or cook them with oil. Healthy potatoes can also be eaten baked, mashed or as boiled spuds. Studies have also shown that consuming potatoes in this manner does not put weight on individuals.  (Please view the following articles in the the additional information for your convenience) They can also be easy to prepare in the microwave. The following recipe is listed below. ENJOY!


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"The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 
Proverbs 22:2 (KJV)."