FOOD &
FITNESS
Playground Exercise: Not Just For Kids
File this under ways to "fit" it in." Exercise, that is! As every parent knows, spring and summer are jam-packed with end of the school year activities, sports and, of course, lots of outdoor fun. If you happen to be taking your kids to the …
How To Stay Motivated To Exercise Through a Pandemic Winter
In "normal" years, winter is a challenging time to stay motivated to exercise. Add a pandemic to that, and it's no wonder many people are struggling to do what they know they should for their health. …
Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
A French-inspired creation that’s both easy and elegant. Get the recipe. …
Lowering the Lousy Cholesterol
You’ve learned that particular foods can be reduced or eliminated to lower your low-density lipoprotein, aka LDL, the lousy cholesterol. When your LDL is high, it’s believed to increase the risk of heart disease. We now know that along with reducing certain foods that there …
Low Calorie Traditional Spanish Paella
This nourishing, Spanish rice dish is lower in fat and includes chicken, turkey sausage, and clams. (Serves 4) Ingredients 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 oz. deli-fresh, smoked turkey sausage, cut into bite-size pieces 1 t olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 medium …
Persian Zereshk Polo (Rice with Barberries)
This Iranian dish is tasty and offers unique flavors. (Serves 4) Persian Zereshk Polo Ingredients 2 medium chicken breasts 4 T lemon juice Few fresh basil leaves 2 T and 1 t olive oil 1 c. uncooked, washed rice 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/2 …
Avocado Salad
Got ripe avocados? Try this simple and easy-to-make salad with a burst of lime flavor. (Serves 1) Ingredients 1/2 t olive oil 1/2 t lime juice 1/2 carrot, shredded 1/2 c. cabbage, shredded 4 slices avocado Directions Whisk olive oil and lime juice together in …
Mexican Bean Salad
Serve this as a meal or as a side dish on Taco Tuesdays. (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 16 oz. can black beans 1 16 oz. can kidney beans 1 16 oz. can white or pinto beans 1 16 oz. can corn 1 red pepper, chopped …
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Have some leftover chicken? With just a few ingredients, you can re-purpose it for a healthy lunch. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Frances Lucas, UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital, Marlborough, MA (Serves 2) Ingredients 2 c. chopped, cooked chicken ¼ c. …
Super Simple Tomato Salad
A great recipe for the tomatoes just coming off the vine. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Debby Bernier, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. (Serves 4) Ingredients 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half Olives of your choice, amount based …
Garlic Green Salad
The secret to this salad is in the dressing. Enjoy. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Dominika Schmid, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Serves 2 Ingredients Salad 2 c. spring mix 1 small can of corn 1/2 c. feta cheese 1 …
What Milk is Right For You?
Our options at the grocery store are always expanding, and milk is no exception. With lots of new dietary trends on the rise, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The most commonly consumed milk is cow’s milk, but other plant-based milks are quickly gaining mainstream popularity. …
