Recipe of the Week: Chicken Stir Fry
Get your fill of veggies with this delicious and healthy Asian-influenced stir-fry. Though it’s designed to be slightly spicy, feel free to omit the hot sauce if that’s your preference. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 50...
How to Sit a Little Less at Work
Sitting at work is killing us. Our bodies are not designed to be sitting as much as we do. It’s time we get up, get moving, and get healthy. Wake up. Go to work. Sit all day. Exercise for one hour (maybe). Sleep. Repeat Monday through Friday. Many Americans spend at...
Teriyaki Fish with Sauteed Veggies
Not only is this Asian-inspired dish flavorful, but bok choy is a great source of calcium and vitamins A and C. Add in other veggies, like carrots, bamboo shoots, or water chestnuts, for a new flavor! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 3 Estimated Total...
7 Easy Ways to Eat Better
Eating right can be tricky with all of the conflicting information floating around. Go simple- eat plenty of veggies, stay away from foods with added sugar, and make sure you stay hydrated. Here are some easy tips to help you stay on track! Do Something Different: If...
Recipe of the Week: Sweet and Sour Pork
Enjoy this Chinese favorite without the guilt by using lean pork and substituting brown rice for white. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes Calories per Serving: 519 Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups long-grain brown...
Forgive Yourself and Get Back on Track
Blame and your weight loss plan can happen on two levels: First, if you have any health issues that happened in part because of how and what you ate over the longer term, you may feel guilt and shame. Second, if you have any slip-ups now on your medical weight loss...
Brown Bag It: Packing a Healthy Lunch
To commemorate the start of the school year, we thought we'd discuss the most important aspect- lunch. When it comes to lunch, brown bagging brings major benefits. The extra five to 10 minutes it takes to throw together a lunch is like scoring a major bargain at your...
Your Best Workout Partner: Group Exercise Can Boost Fitness
Exercising with a partner or in a group fitness class has many health benefits, and it can be fun! Learn how to maximize your experience with these tips. It probably feels slightly uncomfortable while you exercise; you're using muscles that may not have been asked to...
Fat-Burning Foods: Do They Exist?
Have you heard the term ‘fat-burning foods’ and wondered if it could really be true, like so many weight-loss claims? Well, the news is mostly good! You’ve probably heard the term ‘fat-burning foods’ and wondered what it meant – and whether it was an unfortunate...
Recipe of the Week: Seared Scallops and Grits
The coarsely ground corn of grits adds a pleasing texture and flavor to tender seared scallops in this Southern-influenced dish. It certainly doesn't hurt that it's quick and easy too! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 3 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 20...