FOOD &
FITNESS
Fruit Smoothies for Summer
Pineapple Smoothie. Peach Smoothie. Blueberry Banana Smoothie. And more. These summertime smoothies are quick, easy and healthy. Replace any fruit with what's in season to add variety. …
All Red and Ready-to-Go Pizza
A vegetarian option for pizza with red sauce, red onion and red pepper. …
Honey-Herb Chicken
Who doesn't like a simple and quick recipe that tastes great? This recipe has just four ingredients. You could double the sauce and set it aside to pour on after cooking. …
Linda’s Znoodle Salad
A kid-friendly, gluten-free alternative to pasta, znoodle salad is worth the try. …
Linda’s Znoodle Salad
A kid-friendly, gluten-free alternative to pasta, znoodle salad is worth the try. …
Hearty Irish Beef Stew
St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. Try this Irish Beef Stew recipe provided by our Diabetes Center of Excellence. …
Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bars
You don't have to tell anyone these are homemade, healthy (gulp!) granola bars. Just let your guests enjoy the chewiness of the oats and dense chocolate flavor from the highest-quality dark chocolate you can find. …
Cherry Nut Bark
The possibilities for making chocolate bark are endless. Try this variation, or swap out the ingredients for dark chocolate, dried cranberries and almonds. …
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 …
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 …
Cut 300 Calories a Day for Heart Health
Need another reason to skip dessert? A study found that consuming just 300 fewer calories each day can help protect your heart. And it’s not just about losing weight (although shedding a few pounds could be an added bonus). In fact, people who are already …
How to Build New Habits and Make Them Stick
Many of us start the new year with a slew of good intentions to adopt better habits like working out regularly and eating healthier meals. And by mid-month, many of us have allowed those good intentions to fall by the wayside. What gives? Why is …
Cardiovascular Fitness – A Powerful Predictor of Health and Longevity
If you’re looking to lower your risk of heart disease as you age, there is great news ahead! Research indicates you can lower your risk by improving your cardiovascular fitness, even as you age. Cardiovascular fitness is a powerful predictor of health and longevity, so …
5 Yoga Poses to Ease Lower Back Pain
Back pain is anything but rare. While it’s not always something worth worrying about, why be in pain if there are simple things you can do to help relieve it? Yoga is a form of exercise that teaches breath control, posture, flexibility and meditation. The …
Hiking Safety 101
Who doesn’t like to take a leisurely stroll outdoors? Want to take it up a notch? Try hiking. Hiking is an activity for all ages and fitness levels, whether you’re taking a walk through a local park or climbing summits across New England. You can …
Working Out: Are Energy Gels Better than Sports Drinks?
Water and sports drinks have been the go-to drinks for workouts. But, are there other options now? With innovations of glycogen products, athletes do have more options. …
