FOOD &
FITNESS
Ready to Make New Year’s Fitness Resolutions? Don’t!
If you’re getting ready to make New Year’s fitness resolutions, don’t. Instead, design a yearlong fitness plan to make sure that you have effective lifestyle changes in place. Use this yearlong plan to improve your health each month. …
For Runners: Protect Your Knees During the Cold Winter Days
For those who enjoy running outdoors even during colder days, it’s important to ensure your knees are prepared for winter. No one wants achy knees. For people who already have knee problems, outdoor winter running can increase pain and lead to possible injury. Know how …
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 …
New Food Labels Show What We Are Really Eating
In the coming years, you’ll begin to notice changes on the nutrition fact labels on cans, boxes and packages. From milk to flour, from potato chips to baked beans, the new changes make it easier for you to be better informed about food choices by …
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Have some leftover chicken? With just a few ingredients, you can re-purpose it for a healthy lunch. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Frances Lucas, UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital, Marlborough, MA (Serves 2) Ingredients 2 c. chopped, cooked chicken ¼ c. …
Super Simple Tomato Salad
A great recipe for the tomatoes just coming off the vine. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Debby Bernier, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. (Serves 4) Ingredients 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half Olives of your choice, amount based …
Garlic Green Salad
The secret to this salad is in the dressing. Enjoy. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Dominika Schmid, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Serves 2 Ingredients Salad 2 c. spring mix 1 small can of corn 1/2 c. feta cheese 1 …
Super Spinach Avocado and Blueberry Salad with Lemon Chia Dressing
A burst of freshness with sweet, tangy and savory flavors. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Jay Cyr, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. (Serves 4) Ingredients Salad 4 c. of spinach ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 avocado, peeled and diced …
