FOOD &
FITNESS
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 …
Cauliflower Curry
In this recipe, substitute another vegetable for cauliflower or a combination of vegetables. This is an excellent way to use up leftover vegetables. Source: Center for Applied Nutrition …
16 Tips for Healthier Holiday Drinks
The holidays are full of delicious beverages even if you are celebrating via Zoom, but drinks can come with extra calories. These 16 tips will help you enjoy your favorite holiday beverages. Eggnog Fill your glass with 1/2 low-fat or fat-free milk and the remaining …
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 …
Vegan Tofu Scramble
The recipe variations are endless. If the below doesn’t suit your fancy, try vegan breakfast sausage, vegan cheddar cheese, or more veggies like tomatoes, red peppers, and spinach. (Serves 4) Vegan Tofu Scramble Ingredients 2 T olive oil or vegan butter 1 small white onion, …
Winter Squash and Red Pepper Soup
A little bit of cinnamon and ginger add wonderful flavor to this soup. (Serves 4) Ingredients 3 ½ c. winter squash, any type, cooked 1 T olive oil 1 c. onion, chopped 1 T garlic, chopped 4 oz. roasted red pepper 3 c. chicken stock …
No Salt Spice Mix
Use this spice endlessly when looking for no-salt alternative flavoring. Ingredients 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon marjoram 2 teaspoons basil 1 teaspoon black or white pepper 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions Mix and store …
Avocado Salad with Grilled Salmon and Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
If you like salmon, you’ll love it even more when it’s drizzled with avocado cilantro lime dressing. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Joey Cyr, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA (Serves 2) Ingredients ½ c. fresh yellow tomatoes, halved ½ c. …
Toss Or Keep: A Primer on Fresh (And Not So Fresh) Foods
We’ve all been there maybe you just got home from work or school, or maybe it’s the middle of the night, and you decide to check the fridge for a snack. You open the refrigerator door and spot something vaguely familiar; it could be leftovers …
Strawberry, Walnut and Mozzarella Salad
Your taste buds will welcome this sweet salad topped with fresh strawberries tossed with tangy raspberry vinaigrette. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Lindsay Knight, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA (Serves 2) Ingredients 3 c. mixed greens 1 c. fresh strawberries, …
Broccoli Salad
Just a few ingredients give your broccoli a flavor lift. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Linda Ciccone, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. (Serves 4) Ingredients 2 c. fresh broccoli florets 1/8 c. red onion, finely diced 1 ½ T raisins …
