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In this Issue
--Health Awareness: Learn More About Our Walk-in Medical Services
--Everyday Health: How Much Do You Know About Cholesterol?
--Good'n'Healthy: Braised Chickpeas with Spinach and Sweet Potatoes
--News Worthy: Check Out the POWER Project on WBFF Fox 45
--Events: Come See Us at the B'More Healthy Expo
Learn More About Our Walk-In Medical Services
No one plans to get sick - so we've got a plan for that!
We offer a variety of same-day, walk-in medical services at many of our centers, as well as free, fast confidential HIV testing and pregnancy testing! Find out more about our same-day services here.
How Much Do You Know About Cholesterol?
What's the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol? What foods are better to eat if you're watching your cholesterol levels?
Chase Brexton nutritionist, Denise Lundy, MS RD LDN has the answers in our newest edition of "True Eats!" Read more on our blog here.
Braised Chickpeas with Spinach and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 shallots, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tsp. tomato paste
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. lemon zest
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
1 15 oz can low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 lb fresh baby spinach
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375oF. Roast diced sweet potatoes until tender, about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway. Set aside.
In a large pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and sauté another 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and sun dried tomatoes, sauté for another 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Add chickpeas and cook for 3 minutes. Slowly add fresh spinach a handful at a time. Add lemon juice and coconut milk, simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
Serve with roasted sweet potatoes.
Check Out the POWER Project on WBFF Fox 45
The POWER Project's James Burrell recently appeared on WBFF Fox 45's morning show to discuss the upcoming B'More Healthy Expo, and the services that we provide everyday.
Watch James' interview here.
Come See Us at the B'More Healthy Expo
This weekend, Chase Brexton Health Care and The POWER Project will be on site at the 14th Annual B'More Healthy Expo! It's happening this Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center.
We're offering screenings, health information, giveaways, and more. Stop by if you can, and support our team at this important event!
