FOOD &
FITNESS
Eating During the COVID Crisis
During this COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining good nutrition can be a challenge. Here are some tips on planning and preparing balanced meals during this time to provide nutrition, satisfaction and, yes, comfort for you and your family. You may find yourself or your children constantly eating …
Fitting in Exercise With a Growing Family
Kayla Scally, one of our nurse practitioners in the Weight Center, recently had her second child. With a growing family, she has found creative and fun ways to keep herself, and her whole family, moving. What did you do for exercise before becoming a mom? …
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 …
Can Hectic and Healthy Go Hand in Hand?
For people who are always on the run, it may be difficult to find a quick, healthy lunch or breakfast you can take on the go. It’s especially difficult when your job has plenty of fast food or takeout options nearby. The thing is, a …
Enlightened Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a popular fishcake in the United States. We’ve altered the recipe for a lighter version. Get the recipe. …
Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken)
(Serves 4) Ingredients 1 T olive oil 1 medium white onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 6 c. chicken broth ½ c. orzo, uncooked 2 medium carrots, chopped 3 eggs, beaten 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 c. cooked, diced chicken 2 large lemons, zested and …
Persian Zereshk Polo (Rice with Barberries)
(Serves 4) 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 c. zereshk (dried barberry) 1/2 c. pistachios 1/2 c. almonds, sliced 1 …
Slow Roasted Chicken
Simple yet delicious. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin’ contest. Congratulations to Lori Granger, UMass Memorial Health Care, Worcester, MA (Serves 8) Ingredients 1 (3-4 lb.) whole chicken 3 t kosher salt 2 t paprika (you could mix regular, smoked and …
Grilled Chicken with Crunchy Apple Salsa
September marks the birthday of Johnny Appleseed. Celebrate it with this healthy chicken and apple entree after you enjoy some apple picking in New England. …
Take Pleasure in Eating – The Clean Way
If you’ve read any blog or magazine lately, you’ve probably heard of something called “clean eating.” The world of nutrition is full of buzzwords and trends, and clean eating seems to be shall we say, “trending” as of late. So, what is this trendy nutrition …
Building Healthier Burgers
Grilling for friends? Maybe you’re having a family barbecue this weekend? Or perhaps you just want a juicy burger fresh off the grill? The Food Network recently posted some recipes to help you build healthier burgers. Get the recipes. …
Try Something New Today: Eggplant
Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup, Eggplant Burgers and Eggplant Focaccia are recipes you can try today. Brought to you by the Community Harvest Project. …
