Date: October 2, 2023 |
Meaning Well: Meeting health and wellness goals can be a tricky equation to work out. Read on for reminders to keep your body performing at its peak | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
5 Keys to a Healthy Plate
1 Half of your plate should be fruit and vegetables—the more color and variety, the better! While vegetables provide many of your daily nutrients, fruits are a healthy way to get your sugar fix, and some have the added benefit of anti-inflammatory properties.
2 Fill a quarter of your plate with lean proteins such as fish, poultry, beans, and nuts. Limit red meat and cheese, as well as bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats.
3 The final fourth of your plate should be devoted to a variety of whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread and brown rice. Try to avoid refined grains, like white bread, pizza dough, pasta, and pastries, which have less nutritional value and can cause spikes in blood sugar.
4 Fats play an important role in nutrient absorption, cell growth, and helping you feel full, which makes them an important part of your diet. Use plant-derived oils, including olive oil and canola oil, rather than seed oils for cooking and in salad dressings.
5 Finally, turn to water as your main source of hydration. Limit dairy, juice, alcohol, sodas, and other sugary drinks, and you’ll see the benefits of H₂O reflected in everything from your skin to digestion and joint health.
2023 Best in Health & Wellness
Whether you’re seeking medical attention or desire more aesthetic treatments, call on these Arkansas professionals to keep you feeling your best
Baptist Health
As the state’s largest and most comprehensive nonprofit health care organization, Baptist Health addresses a range of medical needs in clinical and hospital settings—including heart health, orthopedics, back and spine issues, women’s health, weight loss, and cancer.
Locations Statewide | 888.227.8478 | baptist-health.com
Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
With a focus on patient care, education, and rehabilitation, Bowen Hefley Orthopedics strives to help patients achieve pain-free mobility. Offering everything from physical therapy to surgery, their specialists can help you navigate all your options.
Locations Statewide | 501.663.6455 | bowenhefleyortho.com
English Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center
Dr. Jim English and his staff offer services ranging from deep laser treatments and injectables to complete cosmetic surgery—all to help you look and feel your best. Non-surgical treatments include facials, microneedling, permanent cosmetics, and more.
Little Rock | 501.227.9556 | surgeoncosmetic.com
Marina Lifestyle Medicine & Holistic Aesthetic
Whether you want to address medical concerns or cosmetic features, Marina Ivanovsky, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, approaches each appointment holistically, customizing a solution for every client. Among her services are testing and lab work, IV therapy, nutrition and cooking classes, skincare products, and injectables.
Little Rock | 501.204.3111 | marinalifestylemedicine.com
Pain Treatment Centers of America
The caring team at PTCOA, which has clinics and surgery centers around the state, wants to help patients overcome chronic pain and be in control of their lives. Call them to relieve pain from arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, and numerous other conditions.
Locations Statewide | 844.215.0731 | ptcoa.com
Sources: cdc.gov, heart.org, hsph.harvard.edu, and mayoclinic.org
