Feb 13, 2024
At first glance, cacao and cocoa almost seem like the same word, but technically they describe two different products. All chocolate comes from the cacao plant, an evergreen tree that grows to 15 to 25’ feet tall and which is found in countries near the equator (such...
Jan 24, 2024
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Aetna Get Active – Explore Dream Getaways Challenge starts on January 29. Dream getaways aren’t always easy to come by—until now. See 25 of the world’s most beautiful sights, right from where you are. Traverse 1,665 steps to...
Oct 18, 2023
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...
Oct 18, 2023
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...
Sep 26, 2023
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....
Sep 26, 2023
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...
Sep 26, 2023
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...
Aug 3, 2023
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...
Jun 14, 2023
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...
Jun 5, 2023
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)...
