Oct 18, 2022
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...
Oct 14, 2022
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...
Oct 14, 2022
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...
Oct 13, 2022
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....
Sep 29, 2022
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...
Sep 23, 2022
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...
Aug 17, 2022
Want to Eat More Produce? Consider Where You Put It In our house, we use the phrase, “Food is for eating.” I can hardly be irritated when someone eats the last apple, banana, or pepper, because if my family sees the food on the counter, I want them to eat it! And...
Aug 17, 2022
Our immune system relies on a wide network of actions to protect our body from disease and help promote healing. Several nutrients play important roles in immune function, and one of these essential players is Vitamin A. What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is most widely...
Aug 17, 2022
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 to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and...
Aug 9, 2022
Farmers’ market season is in full swing! Farmers’ markets offer tons of produce and delicious prepared foods for making healthful and delicious meals, but sometimes getting started at the market can be a bit daunting. You’re in luck, though, because...
