FOOD &
FITNESS
Fresh Mushroom Sauce
This sauce is creamy, healthy, and can easily be made dairy-free! (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 T olive oil 1 c chopped onions 2 c chopped mushrooms 1 T low-sodium soy sauce 3/4 c vegetable broth 1/2 c fresh parsley 1/2 c reduced-fat sour cream (or …
Do Fitness Trackers Really Work?
According to Pew Research, roughly one in five U.S. adults use a fitness tracker, those wearable devices that record your daily physical activity along with other health data, such as heart rate or calories burned. But the question is: Do these ubiquitous bits of technology …
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 …
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Black Beans and Corn
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Black Beans and Corn - great recipe for your summer picnic …
Slow Cooker Onion Soup
Top the soup with a toasted piece of your favorite bread. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin’ contest. Congratulations to Rene Loiselle, Respiratory Services, UMass Memorial – HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, MA (Serves 8) Ingredients 3 lbs. onions, sliced 2 T butter …
Vegetarian Chili
Cocoa powder and cinnamon add a twist of flavor to this slow cooker chili recipe. …
Meatloaf with Crockpot Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”
A hot meal for a cold night. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin’ contest. Congratulations to Kim Canty, Office of Advancement, UMass Medical School/UMass Memorial Health Care, Shrewsbury, MA (Serves 8) Best served with delicious slow cooker cauliflower “mashed potatoes” Prepare …
Fortified Cereal Could Pose Risk to Kids
Cereal can be a nutritious and easy option for parents looking for a quick breakfast during the morning rush to get kids ready for the day. But how do you choose the "right" cereal? …
Greek Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
Greek Roasted Vegetable Sandwich. Create four open-faced sandwiches by layering vegetables with a little feta cheese. …
10 Lunchbox Snacks Your Kids Won’t Trade
Your child comes home with the same lunch you packed him earlier that day. That’s frustrating. It’s amazing what some cookie cutters and toothpicks can do. Here are 10 lunchbox snacks your kids won’t trade. Use cookie cutters to make fun-shaped sandwiches (without the crusts). …
Peanut Free Lunches
Peanut Free Lunches. Cute and fun ideas for peanut-free schools. Source: Smartschoolhouse.com …
