The importance of good nutrition can't be over-emphasized when discussing an individual's health. Diet plays a significant role in your weight, but more importantly, your over-all health and the way you feel.

The Dietary Department offers services to patients, community members and hospital staff. Stop by for lunch or incorporate a consultation with them into your medical plan. Take advantage of the resources in the Dietary Department and feel better!!

A nice treat to pair with a tasty cup of coffee. It almost makes the cold weather worth it!!

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract, 1 cup Fiber One cereal and 1/2 cup dried cherries.

Directions: Heat oven to 350F degrees. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda in large bowl.

Beat eggs, egg whites and almond extract with whisk until foamy. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until well blended.

Mix in cereal and cherries with hands. Turn dough onto floured surface. Knead lightly 8 to 10 times. Shape into one 16-inch roll or two 8-inch rolls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten to about 1 inch thick.

Bake 30 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Reduce oven temperature to 300F degrees. Stand slices upright on cookie sheet; bake about 25 minutes longer or until crisp and light brown. Cool completely on wire rack.

32 servings (1 cookie): 65 calories/serving, 0 grams total fat and 0 grams saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol.

This recipe comes from the American Diabetes Association and their 'Recipe of the Day' feature. Check it out and try something new for dinner!

Coffee Craving?

Stop by the High Desert Medical Espresso Bar in the High Desert Medical Center! Open Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Featuring Portland Roasting Company Coffee.