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VIRTUAL HEALTH BY CAREY ROSSI There’s an App for That I social media Choosing healthy food doesn’t have to be di cult T SEEMS THERE’S A SMARTPHONE APP FOR EVERYTHING these days, including grocery shopping. And because reading food labels can be boring, time-consuming and confusing, it’s beneﬁcial to have an app that does the work for you. Enter Fooducate (fooducate.com), which has already deciphered the labels to make healthful shopping a breeze. Fooducate is a free app (for iPhone and Android) that gives every food product a grade. Just scan the bar code (or you can search by typing the name), and a letter grade will appear along with a list of pros and cons and food points if you are following the Weight Watchers program. If your choice gets a low grade, and you’re wondering what to buy instead, never fear. The app suggests alternative products, which are also graded. National Nutrition Month is a great time to rethink your eating habits. For simple tips on trimming calorie counts and finding new recipes, visit GMC’s Transforming Healthcare blog at gwinnettmedical. blogspot.com. Get Wise about Nutrition Healthy Dates to Keep Month Cause aCtion Keep your heart healthy by eating right, managing stress, knowing your numbers and managing your weight. Take the pledge for a healthy heart by visiting 11alive.com/ takethepledge. Book a session with a nutritionist, either in person or by email, to help you assess the pros and cons of your diet and its effect on your long-term health goals. Visit gwinnett medicalcenter.org/dnec to get started. Grasses and trees and flowers, oh my! It’s that time of year again. If you suffer from allergies, there is a minimally invasive surgical option for you called Balloon Sinuplasty. Visit gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/sinus to learn more. February Heart Health March Nutrition PHOTOGRAPHY BY THINKSTOCK april Allergies 46 Vim & Vigor · SP R I N G 2 012 http://www.fooducate.com http://www.11alive.com/takethepledge http://www.11alive.com/takethepledge http://www.gwinnettmedical.blogspot.com http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/dnec http://www.gwinnettmedical.blogspot.com http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/dnec http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/sinus

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
The Philanthropist Next Door
Special Delivery
Get Real
How Far We’ve Come
Patient Survival Guide
Perfect Attendance
A New Day
Lean on Me
Intimidated by the Gym?
What Is Your Volunteer Style?
A Prescription for Relief
PrimeTime Health
Reclaiming Form and Function
Nice Follow-Through
Out of the White Coat
SPECIAL: Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center