This message is for employees of The Arc of Washington County and their eligible family members: Open Enrollment will take place the week of November 6 through 10, 2023. Do you know that your benefits do not automatically roll over into the new year? Open Enrollment...
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Eco-Friendly Cities Around the World challenge starts November 6. Caring for our planet used to mean things like recycling and carpooling. Now, countries all over the world are coming up with some seriously cool sustainable...
Truth be told, I mispronounced quinoa for years as que-noah. This powerhouse of a grain is considered a ‘pseudocereal’ related to spinach and amaranth and deserves more respect. Its correct pronunciation is keen-wah and it’s worth getting to know its health benefits....
When my son was 6 years old he came home from school and proudly told me “Beets are nature’s candy!” His class had learned about different vegetables and beets were his favorite because they taste sweeter than many other vegetables when roasted. Beets have made a...
Roasted Beet Salad This recipe uses the greens, beets, and stems of the beet plant along with vinegar, olive oil, and feta cheese for wonderful flavor. The colors are terrific! 3 each beets and greens1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin1 tablespoon feta cheese1...
Get ready for your next challenge! The Active Minutes Challenge runs from August 14 to September 10. Registration is now open! Walking is one of the best ways to increase your physical activity. In this challenge, you’ll be asked to set a goal for how many steps you...
Summer Farro Salad This delicious farro salad has a lot of flavor and best of all, it is a meal all in one bowl. Salad2 cups cooked farro (cooled)4 cups spring lettuce mix1 avocado (peeled, pitted, diced)1 beet (peeled and sliced thin)1 scallion (sliced)1 cup radishes...
From saccharine to stevia, artificial sweeteners (AKA non-nutritive sweeteners or NNS) have been around for decades and used by many to control calorie intake or blood sugar. For the most part, artificial sweeteners are on the FDA’s GRAS (generally recognized as safe)...
May is Digestive Diseases Awareness Month. What do you know about digestive diseases? For a comprehensive rundown of digestive diseases, check out this A-Z list from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. To help raise awareness of...
Please join us for our annual Arc Employee Wellness Fair on Friday, June 23. Visit with local vendors, find out information about your health, check out the demonstrations, and enter prize drawings for gift cards, a gym membership, nutrition and fitness equipment,...
