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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. For more resources about diabetes education and prevention, please visit the following link to the National Diabetes Education Program's website:
Diabetes Resources
November is also National Peanut Butter Lovers' Month. Peanut butter is a great addition to a healthy diet. According to healthambition.com, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter contains 7 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber. In addition to these benefits, peanut butter also contains Potassium, Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6. When selecting your peanut butter brand, it is important to choose one that has low sugar and sodium contents.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Granola
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup of oats
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine Peanut butter and honey in a bowl. Microwave until the peanut butter is melted (approximately 20 seconds).
3. Stir cinnamon and vanilla into peanut butter and honey mixture. Add oats and stir until the oats are completely covered in peanut butter mixture.
4. Spread out oat mixture onto prepped cookie sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes until granola is slightly browned. Let cool until granola is crunchy.
November 19th is the American Cancer Society's "Great American Smokeout." This is an annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society where smokers throughout the country are encouraged to stop using tobacco. It is a tradition that dates back to the 1970s in Massachusetts where "people were asked to give up cigarettes for a day and donate the money they would have spent on cigarettes to a high school scholarship fund." Smoking is still prevalent today and "is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths in the US." For more information and statistics, visit the following link: The Great American Smokeout. |
generous donation in the amount of $12,500- see picture to the right. RHP is a network of healthcare providers affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and over 500 local physicians. RHP has been serving patients in the Spartanburg area since 1996. For more information, visit: 
