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09/04/2025

Food As Medicine Series — CHW Solutions Health Coaching Corner
In this series, we are sharing Potatoes

Of all the vegetables Americans eat, potatoes are among the most popular. The average person eats around 55 pounds of potatoes every year. In fact, potatoes are an important staple food in many countries around the world and have been for centuries. The reason is because they are incredibly nutritious, versatile, and provide satisfying and steady energy for the body to function.

Learn more about the health benefits of potatoes and discover a Slow-cooked pizza potatoes recipe from the book The Starch Solution by John A. McDougall, M.D. at: https://chwsolutions.com/food-as-medicine-topic-potatoes/

08/21/2025

Switchboard offers key recommendations for supporting refugee and immigrant children’s health through family-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. Learn more in their blog with the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers: https://www.switchboardta.org/addressing-child-and-family-health-care-needs-five-tips-for-service-providers/

Refugee and immigrant children often arrive in the U.S. with unique health care needs and experiences shaped by trauma, displacement, and cultural transition. Service providers play a critical role in ensuring the health, safety, and integration of newcomer children. This blog post outlines key reco...

08/07/2025

Food As Medicine Series — CHW Solutions Health Coaching Corner
In this series, we are sharing Mushrooms

Mushrooms are widely known for their amazing health benefits. For centuries, mushrooms have been used as immune boosters, antibacterial agents, and to decrease inflammation and fatigue. While not a real vegetable, mushrooms are a type of fungus that contain a variety of powerful phytochemicals. Research shows that it is the high levels of ergothioneine found in mushrooms that is significant for human health.

Learn more about the health benefits of mushrooms and discover a Mushroom Ratatouille recipe (from the book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.) at: https://chwsolutions.com/food-as-medicine-topic-mushrooms/

07/24/2025

Stay informed and safe this summer! Explore the MHI website for trusted health education materials created in partnership with the International Rescue Committee. Topics include heat and water safety, wildfire smoke, measles, hurricane preparedness, and more.

Explore more at: https://mhi.taskforce.org/health-education/

07/07/2025

𝖥𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝖠𝗌 𝖬𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖼𝗂𝗇𝖾 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌 — 𝖢𝖧𝖶 𝖲𝗈𝗅𝗎𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝖧𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗍𝗁 𝖢𝗈𝖺𝖼𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖢𝗈𝗋𝗇𝖾𝗋

In this series, we are sharing Spices.

Since ancient times, spices have not only been used in flavoring food, but also in treating medical issues, in food preservation, and in religious and spiritual practices. Today, spices still play an important role in cooking, but most people do not realize the immense power of herbs and spices in healing the human body. It turns out that many of the flavor compounds in herbs and spices are powerful antioxidants. Recently, dietary guidelines for several countries now encourage eating herbs and spices daily, not only as a substitute for salt but for the healthy properties they have.

Discover how spices can boost your health with this Tunisian Sweet Potato Stew recipe from The Starch Solution by Dr. John McDougall. Find the recipe and details here: https://chwsolutions.com/food-as-medicine-topic-spices/

Since ancient times, spices have not only been used in flavoring food, but also in treating medical issues, in food preservation, and in religious and spiritual practices. Today, spices still play an important role in cooking, but most people do not realize the immense power of herbs and spices in h...

06/25/2025

We’re now on Instagram!

Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/chwsolutions/ to stay connected with CHW Solutions. We’ll be sharing updates on our latest activities and achievements including articles, webinars, conference presentations, awards, and more from our Community Health initiatives.

Join us as we highlight the work and impact of CHWs in our communities

06/13/2025

𝖥𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝖠𝗌 𝖬𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖼𝗂𝗇𝖾 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌 — 𝖢𝖧𝖶 𝖲𝗈𝗅𝗎𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝖧𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗍𝗁 𝖢𝗈𝖺𝖼𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖢𝗈𝗋𝗇𝖾𝗋

In this series, we are sharing Garlic.
The Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed garlic for a variety of medical conditions. Ancient Egyptians considered garlic a symbol of good fortune, health, and protection. Indeed, this bulbous plant has been used for thousands of years by cultures worldwide and is considered one of the global cuisines’ most widely used ingredients. Modern medicine continues to research and confirm many ancient beliefs in garlic for disease prevention and treatment. Research shows eating garlic appears to suppress inflammation and boost our immunity by increasing natural killer cell activity. Apparently, the common cold is no match for the power of eating garlic.

Learn how to boost your health, support your heart, and add flavor to your meals with roasted garlic from The How Not to Die Cookbook by Dr. Michael Greger. Recipe and details at: https://chwsolutions.com/food-as-medicine-topic-garlic/

05/26/2025

CHW Solutions' asthma home visiting work -- linking children with with education and asthma trigger reducing products -- is featured in a new (Regional Asthma Prevention and Management) report. Check out our innovative strategies, and those of other featured states, here:
https://rampasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AsthmaSnapshots2025.pdf

05/15/2025

Prioritizing mental health is important for everyone. Taking care of our well-being creates a strong and supportive environment. This not only strengthens us individually but also contributes to healthier communities, reducing stress and fostering a culture of care and understanding.

Check out these practical tips for maintaining good mental health:
https://mheds.org/?p=8311

Mental Health Matters: Helpful Tips May 1, 2025 Taking care of our mental health is important for everyone, especially women and children. When families prioritize mental well-being, they create a strong, supportive home environment. This, in turn, strengthens the community by fostering healthier re...

05/05/2025

𝖥𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝖠𝗌 𝖬𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖼𝗂𝗇𝖾 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌 — 𝖢𝖧𝖶 𝖲𝗈𝗅𝗎𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝖧𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗍𝗁 𝖢𝗈𝖺𝖼𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖢𝗈𝗋𝗇𝖾𝗋

In this series, we are sharing Greens.
Leafy green vegetables are among the most nutrient dense foods available to us, providing a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that enhance our bodies and minds in countless ways. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, studies have shown that eating 2 to 3 servings of green leafy vegetables per week may lower the risk of stomach, breast, and skin cancer.

Learn how greens can boost your health and try this simple, flavorful Garlic Greens Sauté from The How Not to Die Cookbook by Dr. Michael Greger. Recipe and details at: https://chwsolutions.com/food-as-medicine-topic-sauteed-greens/

Leafy green vegetables are among the most nutrient dense foods available to us, providing a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that enhance our bodies and minds in countless ways. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, studies have shown that eating 2 to 3 servings o...

04/22/2025

The Resettlement Programs Office at the Minnesota Department of Human Services needs your help to improve the Refugee and Immigrant Helpline. Please take a five-minute survey to make the Helpline a better resource for callers, and share the survey widely.

Helpline navigators who speak multiple languages connect new Minnesotans across the state to information and resources to help them find employment, housing, legal help, food assistance and more. The survey is intended for:

👉New Minnesotans who have called the Helpline
👉People who haven’t called but would benefit from its services
👉Community organizations who refer people to the Helpline

Fill up the survey at: https://mndhs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NVOi8IQmwPv2nA

04/16/2025

Food As Medicine Series — CHW Solutions Health Coaching Corner

In this series, we are sharing Fruits.

Fruit contains powerful antioxidants that can protect against heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and many other conditions too numerous to mention. Interestingly, whole fruit does not spike blood sugars in the same way as foods or beverages with added processed sugars.

Learn more about the health benefits of fruit and try a wholesome fruit crisp recipe from the cookbook PlantYou Scrappy Cooking (featured in Forks Over Knives) at https://chwsolutions.com/food-as-medicine-topic-fruits/

The medicinal properties of fruit are indisputable. Fruit contains powerful antioxidants that can protect against heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and many other conditions too numerous to mention. Interestingly, whole fruit does not spike blood sugars in the same way as foods or beverages with....