FOOD &
FITNESS
3 Ways to Get More Out of Your Walks
As cooler weather sets in here in the Northeast, the idea of strolling around your neighborhood becomes more appealing and certainly less sweaty. While you walk, try these three ideas to help your community, mind and body. Try Plogging How can walking be great for …
Eating Habits to Make and Break
A handful of chips here, a chocolate-covered granola bar there. We’ve all been a little overindulgent when it comes to snacking throughout the day. The busier life gets, the harder it can be to stay healthy, but it’s time to break the unhealthy eating habits …
Ghana Jollof Rice
Jollof rice is a popular dish in West African countries. Enjoy with your favorite mixed vegetables or with meat. (Serves 4) Ingredients 17 oz. beef, chicken, lamb, or mixed vegetables ¼ c. vegetable oil 4 large onions 6 large tomatoes, blended 6 cloves garlic, pressed …
3 Benefits of Stretching That You Didn’t Know
When you think of stretching exercises, what do you imagine? If the thought of stretching sounds boring, a waste of time, or something you just are not flexible enough to do, you’re mistaken. Let’s take a new look at stretching and three benefits you may …
Spicy Asian Veggie Pasta
This dish can be served hot, at room temperature, or chilled, and as a meal or as a side dish. (Serves 8) Ingredients 8 oz. angel hair rice pasta 1/4 c. gluten-free tamari 2 T rice wine vinegar 2 T lemon juice 2 cloves minced …
Hungarian Beef Goulash
(Serves 4) Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat 2 t caraway seeds 1-2 T sweet or hot paprika 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 14 oz. diced tomatoes 14 oz. reduced-sodium beef broth 1 …
Vegan Options for Turkey Day
Whether you’re vegan or you have someone who eats a plant-based diet that will be joining you for Thanksgiving dinner, you may want to consider some delicious alternative recipes. Just because people choose to be plant-based doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy a hearty meal on …
Green Mango Salad
(Serves 4) Ingredients 2 firm green mangos, peeled and julienned 1 cucumber, peeled and julienned 1 small daikon, peeled and julienned 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1/4 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 c. shrimp, cooked and roughly chopped 1 lime, juiced 3 T fish sauce 1 …
Resolution #2: Try Some Better-For-You Recipes
From macaroni and cheese to quinoa patties, the recipes on our Pinterest board could be the inspiration you need to try some new meals that are better for you than what’s on tonight’s menu. So instead of having your resolution be to lose weight, maybe …
Why You Should Be Pro-Probiotic
“Bacteria” is a negative word, right? Not necessarily. If a bacterium comes in probiotic form, you ought to jump at the chance to take it in. It’s about time the good bacteria stop getting a bum rap. Just look at the origin of the word. …
Brownie Kisses
Heading to a holiday party? Visiting a friend’s house? Getting ready for company? Try these yummy brownie kisses. Melted chocolate, chocolate chips and nuts (omit if you’d like) make a great combo for these treats. …
Give Your Kale a Rubdown
Break out the scented candles, turn on some Barry White, and get ready to massage your kale. Kale is a nutritious green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. But if you’re going to eat it raw, say …
