FOOD &
FITNESS
Drive Out Golf Injuries
While golf is a relatively low-impact sport, injuries can still occur. In particular, knee and other joint pain, shoulder pain, and back stiffness, can rear their ugly heads. Although this season is well underway, it’s always important to learn how to protect that PGA-worthy swing. …
California Marinated Salad
Prepare and enjoy this light yet filling salad at your next cookout! (Serves 6) Ingredients 3 nectarines, chopped 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, quartered 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 c. pitted ripe olives (optional) 1/3 c. chopped green onions 1 8-oz can artichoke hearts 1 …
Walk Toward a Healthier You
An object in motion, stays in motion. But what about your body? To keep yourself limber through the year, you must keep your body moving. This doesn’t have to mean intense cardio or strength training. It could be as simple as a 30-minute walk every …
Citrus Swordfish
This gluten-free friendly dish is great for citrus-lovers! (Serves 2) Ingredients 2 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick swordfish steaks (about 6 ounces each) 2 T total lemon, orange and lime zest, grated (to get zest, finely grate peel of whole fruit, being careful not to include …
Eggplant Chili
A new twist on chili. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin’ contest. Congratulations to Senica Hallene, Nursing, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA (Serves 8) Ingredients ½ lb. package ground turkey 1 small red onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, diced …
Strawberry Kale and Farro Salad
The pop of red makes the winter a little brighter. This Simply Salad contest-winning dish was submitted by Tracey Wilkie, Office of Clinical Integration, UMass Memorial Health Care, Worcester, MA (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 c. dry farro 1 large bunch kale, cleaned and torn into …
Tuscan Salad
A colorful salad to accompany your holiday meal. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Gina Halbedel, Ambulatory Services, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 each red, yellow and orange bell peppers, sliced ½ c. red wine vinegar ½ …
Apple Fuji Salad
Fall crisp apples gives this salad a little sweetness. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Shauna Paskell, Radiation Oncology, UMass Memorial – HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, Burbank Campus, Fitchburg, MA (Serves 2) Ingredients ½ c. dried apples 4 c. romaine lettuce Dried cranberries, …
