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Congratulations to Our ‘Top Doctors’

The voting is in and we are pleased to once again have our doctors named as the top doctors in Connecticut! The ‘Top Doctor’ list represents the top 7% of doctors in the United States. All Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their
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Is Your Sugar Substitute Really a Good Choice? 

There has been recent buzz in health news regarding sugar and sugar substitutes (also known as “fake” sugar).  Often, people switch from regular sugar to artificial sweeteners to save on calories but is the switch healthy?   More researc
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New Middletown Location

At the end of April, we will be opening our new location in Middletown. This office will replace our previous Middletown location. 57 South Main Street  Middletown, CT 06457 (203) 265-9831
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Rosemary Sweet Potato Hash

Serves 2  1 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into cubes  1 TBSP olive oil ½  sweet onion, diced ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ Tbsp rosemary leaved diced, or use dried  Boil the potatoes for 10 minutes. 
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Spinach Pear Salad with Vinaigrette

(with protein packed option) Great winter or summer salad option that can be served as a side dish or as the main meal.  This version serves 4 for a smaller salad per person. Double the recipe as needed.  Salad:  1 cup red grapes, sliced
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“Clean” Ranch Salad Dressing

1 Tbsp dried parsley  1 Tsp garlic powder  1 tsp onion powder  ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried or fresh chives ½ tsp dried or fresh dill  1 cup plain Greek yogurt  2 Tbsp milk (almond)  1 tsp mustard
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Homemade Guacamole

Serves 4 2 ripe avocados Juice from ½ lime ½ cup grape tomatoes, diced ¼ cup white onion, diced ¼ cup cilantro, diced or 1/8 cup dried  Ground pepper to taste  Optional: 1 jalapeno finely d
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Mid-Day Power Ball Snack

Makes 3 dozen  2 cups oats (regular or gluten free) Use whole or can ground it to a loose consistency.  1 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter 1 scoop vanilla protein powder  1/8 cup ground flaxseed 2/3 cup raw honey 2 tablespoons
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Almond Crusted Baked Cod

Serves 2-4  Adapted from Eat Happy by Anna Vocino 2 Tbsp olive oil  1 minced shallot or ½ cup diced onion  1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp diced chives 1 cup almond flour 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise  1 egg yolk  1 tsp le
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Veggie Pizzadillas

8 flour or gluten free tortilla rounds  ½ cup low sodium marinara sauce  1 Tbsp olive oil  1 red bell pepper, sliced ½ red onion, sliced  1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds  1
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Quesadilla Casserole

Serves 4  A great make ahead to eat and have for leftovers!  1 lb. 93% lean ground meat or turkey meat or chicken meat ¼ cup water 1 Tbsp chili powder  1 tsp onion powder  1 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp olive oil  1 thi
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Meatless Monday Lentil Burgers 

Serves 4  Adapted from Eat Happy by Anna Vocino  1 cup green lentils 4 cups water 1 small sweet onion, diced 1 cup flour or almond flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten, divided  2 Tbsp chopped chives, fresh or dried 2 Tbsp olive oil  4 over
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Southwest Style Burger & Fries Night 

Serves 4  1 lb 93% lean ground meat (or 93% ground turkey)  1 4oz can diced green chilis, drained (ok to rinse with water if desired) 1 teaspoon of plain chili powder  1 avocado sliced  1 large tomatoe 2 large baking potatoes 1 tsp
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Sloppy Joe Turkey Style

Serves 4  1 teaspoon olive oil  1 small yellow onion, diced  2 gloves of garlic 1 pound of lean ground turkey meat (94-99% lean) ½ cup low salt ketchup  1 teaspoon yellow mustard  ½ tablespoon red wine v
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Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

1 ¾ flour (ok to use regular, whole wheat, or 1:1 gluten free flour) 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon  1 cup nonfat plain yogurt (okay to substitute dairy free yogurt)  ¼ cup oil (best choice
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Good Morning Coffee Smoothie

1 serving  This can be made ahead of time, stored in a stainless-steel travel mug in the fridge overnight and taken with you the next day!  1 cup brewed coffee, chilled in the fridge (okay to use decaf)  1 small ripe banana (or &fra
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French Toast

Dairy and Gluten free alternatives Adapted from The Ambitious Kitchen Serves 3 Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup milk (use almond or oat milk as dairy free options) ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp almond extract ½ Tbsp ground cinnamon (not cin
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February is American Heart Month

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1950. In fact, one person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. It is important to know the facts about heart disease, prevention, and w
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Retirement News

December 30th marks the end of an era and the final day of work for our nurse practitioner, Carol Campbell, ACNP, BC. Carol has been with Consulting Cardiologists for decades, serving as a trusted, skilled, and compassionate practitioner at Hartford Ho
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Heart Transplants Save Lives

Hear from Andrew, a young man whose life was dramatically improved with a heart transplant. Andrew and Dr. Feingold discuss how Consulting Cardiologists and Hartford Hospital lead the way in heart transplantation and are here for our patients every ste
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Heart Transplants Save Lives

Hear from Andrew, a young man whose life was dramatically improved with a heart transplant. Andrew and Dr. Feingold discuss how Consulting Cardiologists and Hartford Hospital lead the way in heart transplantation and are here for our patients every ste
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Whole-Hearted Cardiac Wellness 6-Week Program

Do you suffer from the stress associated with cardiac illness? Are you looking to develop better coping skills? If so, consider enrolling in Whole-Hearted Cardiac Wellness, a 6-week program taught by Physician Assistant, Amanda Votto. The program is de
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Breakfast Egg Casserole

8 servings  This recipe is Gluten Free. Feel free to make substitutions to make your casserole vegetarian or dairy free. 3 cups cooked, diced chicken breast (can use the white meat off a rotisserie or use leftover cooked chicken breast) 4 small re
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Overnight Breakfast Oats

1 serving  1/3 cup old fashioned oats  3 tablespoons low fat milk (or milk substitution of your choice) 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt  1/2 tablespoon honey  1/2 tsp vanilla extract  1/2 cup diced fresh fruit (bananas or any berrie
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Cholesterol Awareness Month is Coming Soon!

What is cholesterol? Dr. Dougherty explains that cholesterol is a substance that is found in everyone’s blood and is required for our body to function. When your cholesterol is tested, there are several components: total cholesterol, LDL cho
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Pasta Salad with Mixed Veggies

Adapted from Skipthesalt.com Ingredients: 12 ounces whole-wheat pasta: rotini or penne shaped1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth1 garlic clove, chopped2 medium onions, chopped1 can (28 ounces) unsalted diced tomatoes in juice1 p
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The Role of An Interventional Cardiologist

Interventional cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology that uses specialized catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat heart attacks, coronary artery disease, vascular disease, structural heart disease, and congenital heart defects. Click here
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Meet Our New Cardiologist: Zain Ahmed, MD, MPH, MS

Dr. Zain Ahmed This summer, we are pleased to welcome a new cardiologist to our team. Dr. Zain Ahmed is an interventional cardiologist who specializes in coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. He is a native of central Connecticut who complete
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Breakfast Berry Smoothie

Serves 2 New England strawberry picking season is fast approaching! Use fresh or frozen berries for this recipe. Ingredients:  2 cups strawberries. If using fresh strawberries, add ½ cup ice cubes. If using frozen strawberries, omit the ice
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Peppered Tuna Kabobs

It is almost grilling season! For a meat-free grill night, try this healthy fish alternative. Try making a variety of different kabobs using a variety of vegetables or fish types. Adapted from Taste of Home  Makes 4 servings Nutrition per kab
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Women and Heart Health

Dr. Allison Padegimas specializes in women and heart disease. In this interview with City Lifestyle Magazine, she discusses strategies to avoid heart disease and issues that can specifically impact women. In the past decade or so women have become more
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Women and Heart Health

Dr. Allison Padegimas specializes in women and heart disease. Click here for an interview where she discusses strategies women can take to avoid heart disease.
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Stress Reduction Tips to Improve Heart Health

Physician Assistant Amanda Votto talks about stress reduction tips to improve cardiac health. Learn about how mindfulness and how being in the moment can help your overall well-being. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21wmjCWqGU
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Avocado Deviled Eggs

Low sodium, healthy protein, high monounsaturated fat, and lutein (good for the eyes!) 6 hard boiled eggs 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted  1½ tsp lime juice  3 Tbsp light mayonnaise 1 tsp chopped parsley  2 tsp ground pepper&nbs
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 Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Low sodium, low fat ½ baguette, cut into ½ inch thick slices  2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil  1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley  2 cloves minced garlic 3 tomatoes, diced (take seeds out if desired)  1 tsp olive oil  2 tsp
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Avocados and  Heart Health

In a large study of US men and women, after adjusting for lifestyle and other dietary factors, it was found that those who eat a larger amount of avocado had a lower risk of coronary and cardiovascular disease. Compared with not eating avocados, eating
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Our Top Doctors Keep Your Heart in Top Shape

We are grateful to once again have our entire practice recognized as “Top Doctors” or “Rising Stars” by Connecticut Magazine. This honor is voted on by doctors throughout the state who are asked who they would trust for the care
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What You Need to Know About Heart Disease

Click on the link below to watch a presentation where Dr. Dinkler shares excellent information about different types of heart disease, risk factors, and ‘Life’s Simple 7’ that can help reduce your risk. He is then joined by Physical T
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Learn About Heart Disease & How to Prevent It

Every 36 seconds someone in the US dies from heart disease and almost half our population suffers from some form of heart disease. In this presentation, Dr. Dinkler shares excellent information about different types of heart disease, risk factors, and
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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Easy & Quick ~ Serves 4   1 lb salmon  2 Tbsp olive oil  ½ tsp minced garlic  2 Tbsp honey 1 dash black pepper 1 Tbsp lemon juice  1 dash dried or fresh parsley  4 sweet potatoes   4 cups broccoli  Pre
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Right Dose, Right Time, Right Way!

Adhering to your prescribed medication regimen is essential for success. If you skip doses, change your regimen, or avoid taking your medications altogether, this can be detrimental to your health. Errors can also cause setbacks such as the need for ho
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Prevent and Manage High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. The good news is that there are steps you can take every day to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. You can help prevent high blood pressure—also called hypertension&m
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Save the Date for Upcoming Heart Health Event!

In honor of heart health month, join us for a free zoom event on February 24th. Dr. Dinkler will discuss heart disease, risk factors, and early symptoms. He will be joined by a physical therapist who will provide advice on strategies for improving your
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Heart Healthy Chicken Cacciatore

Serves 4-6  6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks  1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes; use a no salt version or freshly diced tomatoes 1 tbsp light olive oil  1 medium sized onion, chopped  5 carrots, peeled and
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