Natalie Cannady

Thanks to a partnership with Ballet Arkansas, we are able to share new fitness videos for UAMS employees, families and patients to view. Ballet Arkansas will continue to upload content to this new platform weekly and will be adding videos with performers sitting, standing and lying down exercises for all levels. Check it out weekly […]

Let’s revisit this wonderful resource by Matt Boone, LCSW “Stress Less, Live More” Stress is a part of life. No matter what we do, we will feel it. When stress shows up, we can react or respond. Reacting means automatically doing what we would usually do. Responding means pausing and making a choice that’s most […]

Use this dip for tortilla chips. Great on top of salads or even as a side dish! Ingredients: 1/2 cup Mango, small dice1/4 cup Red onion, small dice1 cup Tomato, small dice1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar1 each Lime, juiced1 tsp Cumin, ground2 Tbsp Cilantro, fresh1 tsp Olive Oil1/4 tsp Kosher SaltTo taste Black Pepper, ground […]

Cauliflower Buffalo Wings These wings can be made with a variety of homemade sauces like BBQ or teriyaki. Be creative with these healthy delicious game or party day appetizers. This recipe is from the Health Meets Food website used by the UAMS Culinary Medicine program. Ingredients: 4 cups (1/2 head) Cauliflower, cut into florets 1 […]

This is a great recipe to use a variety of fruits and flavors depending on what is in season. Examples are apples, pears, peaches, plums or mixed berries (use about 3 cups of berries). The fruit is a great dessert on its own, as well. Recipe Ingredients: 3 each Fruit, firm, sliced Thick (about 1/2 […]

Recipe from Health Meets Food Ingredients 2 Tbsp Hungarian Paprika1 tsp Sugar, granulated1/4 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground1/4 tsp Ginger, ground1/2 tsp Cardamom, ground1 tsp Cumin, ground1/8 tsp Cloves, ground1/4 tsp Cinnamon, ground1/8 tsp Allspice, ground1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper, ground4 each (2 lbs) Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless Preparation Gather all ingredients and equipment. Trim […]

There are many things we do differently during the holiday season that can de-rail our health and wellness journey. Here are a few tips to think about as we near those parties and gatherings: When at an event, try not to stand by the food. You will be more likely to overindulge if it’s close […]

Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe from Health Meets Food Storage Instructions: Store in a sealed jar. Keep up to one week refrigerated. Ingredients: For the Dressing-1/2 cup Olive Oil1/4 cup Lemon Juice2 cloves Garlic, minced1 tsp Honey1/8 tsp Salt, KosherTo taste Black Pepper, ground For the salad-8 cups Arugula1/4 medium Red Onion, julienne1/4 cup […]

Recipe from UAMS Community Health & Research through Becky’s Best Bites Ingredients:2-15 ounces cans reduced sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained1-15 ounce can pumpkin puree3 garlic cloves, peeled1 lemon1 TBS extra virgin olive oil1 jalapeno pepper, seeded (optional)1 tsp fresh rosemary removed from stem (can use 1/4 teaspoon)1 tsp chipotle or regular chili powder1 TBS cuminSea […]