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!!

This is a wonderful sweet and sour chicken dish for your next outdoor gathering.

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. honey, 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp. black pepper and 8 boneless & skinless chicken thighs.

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a bowl, combine honey, lemon juice, garlic and pepper.

coat chikcen with honey mixture and arrange in baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes, or until juices run clearn when chicken is pierced.

4 Servings; 1/4 of Recipe = Calories - 255, Total Protein - 27 grams, Total Carbohydrate - 10 grams, Total Fat - 11 grams, Saturated Fat - 3.2 grams.

This is a tasty American Diabetes Association recipe. Only a few ingredients and very little time required...Perfect for the back-to-school time crunch!

Coffee Craving?

Stop by the High Desert Medical Espresso Bar in the High Desert Medical Center! Open Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Featuring Portland Roasting Company Coffee.