Sheet Pan Veggie Dinner With Pesto 8 ounces firm tofu (cut or torn into chunks)1 cup bell pepper (diced)1 cup zucchini (diced)1 cup eggplant (diced)1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)1 cup red onion (diced)1 cup broccoli florets2 Tablespoons basil pesto or Italian...
Summer is a great time for popsicles… but are all popsicles created equal? Popsicles are fun summer treats. They’re generally small, and they come conveniently-sized in single servings. This makes them perfect for easy portion control. Plus, many popsicles...
This month we’re focusing on plant proteins and encouraging everyone to eat a plant! This topic continues the themes from the past few months which were whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Adding plant proteins easily builds upon these earlier achievements....
Rainbow Roasted Salad This makes a great fall or winter salad, but get out the grill and you’ll see that it works any time of the year. It would be excellent for entertaining. Best of all, the presentation is really amazing while the work required to make...
Ultra-processed foods are taking over grocery shelves with their added flavor, affordable prices, and long shelf-life. Ultra-processed foods including pre-packaged meals, breakfast cereals and bars, and packaged rice and pasta mixes are excessively processed through...
Cash for Vax at The Arc of Washington County You may have heard that the Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland State Lottery are partnering up to give vaccinated Marylanders a chance to win big! The Arc of Washington County is also giving eligible staff the...
We hear a lot about consuming fewer processed foods as a key strategy to improve health. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages choosing unprocessed meats instead of processed meats. But just what are processed meats and why should we avoid them?...
Bang Bang Chicken Salad We turned a classic Chinese street food snack into a delicious salad that features a peanut sauce, cold shredded chicken, and lots of crunchy veggies. Chicken 1 chicken breast1 bay leaf1 teaspoon black peppercorns2 cloves garlicSalad2 carrots...
Do you know what food companies are good at? They’re good at calling something by a different name to make people believe it’s OK to eat on a regular basis. Take the morning muffin for example. These are frequently sold at convenience stores, big box grocers,...
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. About 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year. Stroke is preventable. You may be able to prevent stroke or lower your chances of having a...
