Jan 27, 2020
Lentil Quinoa Salad Bowl This robust salad features a variety of flavors and textures that add up to a crunchy and delicious meal. 1 cup dry lentils (cooked and drained, or 2 cups cooked)1 cup garbanzo beans (canned, drained)8 cups salad greens (pre-rinsed and ready...
Jan 27, 2020
Approximately one-third of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. would never occur if Americans ate more healthfully, moved more, and managed their weight better. If we add in not smoking and avoiding sun damage, then nearly half of all cancers in the US could...
Jan 24, 2020
Veggie burgers originated in England in 1982 as a plant-based ‘hamburger’ option for people who preferred a vegetarian eating style. That first product was sold as a dry mix; simply add water, form it into a patty, and cook. Gardenburger released the first...
Jan 24, 2020
Getting enough sleep is important for people of all ages to stay in good health. A third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions—such as type 2...
Jan 6, 2020
Meatless Meatballs Using garbanzo flour makes a great meatless meatball. Garbanzo flour is high in fiber and when it is cooked in the tomato sauce it is terrific! No one will ever know! 1 Cup garbanzo bean flour1/2 Cup chopped onions1 jalapeno pepper...
Jan 6, 2020
Registration starts January 13, 2020. This year, we can be Healthier Together. At work, we can strive to be Healthier Together. Throughout this 6-week challenge, we will work together to get active, eat healthy, build relationships, learn new things, and contribute to...
Dec 30, 2019
The new Start Simple with MyPlate delivers what the name implies: easy-to-understand and practical recommendations for healthy eating. About half of all American adults have one or more preventable chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease,...
Dec 30, 2019
Salads offer a fantastic way to get some more vegetables into your eating pattern. They also present a unique opportunity to try a few new vegetables in a low-pressure setting. However, the dressing you pour on your salad can add a lot of unexpected calories, fat,...
Dec 30, 2019
The Arc of Washington County Wellness Committee is sponsoring 25 employees for the 2020 Hub City 100 Miler – 100 Miles in 100 Days The challenge: Complete 100 Miles in 100 days (January 10 – April 18) and be eligible to win weekly and grand prizes! Track your...
Dec 30, 2019
It’s almost impossible to wrap our minds around the amount of food wasted around the world. The United Nations estimates that one-third of all food produced is wasted, which means over 1 billion tons of food is wasted each year. To better understand public perceptions...
