Turkey Stew This hearty stew of turkey, potatoes, and vegetables will warm up a cold winter night. You can replace the cooked turkey with cooked chicken. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 cup onion (chopped)1 clove garlic (finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic...
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is in retinol activity equivalents (RAE) to account for the different bioactivities of retinol and provitamin A carotenoids, all of which are converted by the body into retinol. The RDA is set to provide the...
Kale Bean Chowder This chowder reminds us of Manhattan clam chowder with its spices and tomatoes. The curly kale is cooked tender with the beans. 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin)1/2 cup onion (peeled and chopped)2 carrots (peeled and sliced)2 cloves garlic...
The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nutrition labels on the items in your cart to see which ones have the most added sugars. You may be surprised to see the amount of added sugars in some drinks. Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the...
For employees of The Arc of Washington County and their eligible family members: Open Enrollment will take place the week of November 7 through 11, 2022. Do you know that your benefits do not automatically roll over into the new year? Open Enrollment is the time to...
Apple Oatmeal Muffins Buy apples while they are in season and on sale and make batches of these muffins to put in the freezer for later. You can also substitute whole wheat flour to make your muffins heartier and more nutritious. muffin tin 1/2 cup milk...
Fun Fact #1: There are over 7,000 kinds of apples growing all over the world! Fun Fact #2: The science of apple growing has a fantastic name: pomology. Fun Fact #3: An apple peel contains two-thirds of an apple’s total fiber, along with lots of antioxidants. Fun...
Hear the music and get moving on November 7 with the Rhythms that Move You Challenge Nothing gets us truly moving like music. We may listen to our favorite songs at work or at home, but imagine what it’s like to experience it live. A samba in Rio, a waltz in Vienna....
The demand for all things cauliflower has hit an impressive high these past few years. As part of the low-carb, gluten-free craze, cauliflower has been riced, passed off as potatoes, and made into pizza crust. What’s not to love? Let’s take a closer look at this...
Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what grains to eat, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and...
