WHO’s Advice on Non-nutritive Sweeteners

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)...

Take Healthy Steps at The Arc Employee Wellness Fair on 6/23

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,...

Roast It Once, Serve It 3 Times: Chicken Noodle and Veggie Soup

This is part 3 of our series, Roast it once, serve it three times, where we roast one chicken and then serve it for three meals. Chicken noodle soup is our favorite, and we gave this a new twist by using rotini pasta and lots of veggies. It is great for lunch or...

Roast It Once, Serve It 3 Times: Chicken Grain Bowl

This wonderful bowl was inspired by a dish at the Flower Child in Boulder, Colorado, where they make vegan “Mother Earth” bowls. You can make your own bowl vegan by substituting beans or tofu for the chicken. Feel free to experiment with this delicious...

Roast It Once, Serve It Three Times: Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

This roasted chicken dinner can easily become three meals. The trick? Using a whole chicken and keeping the chicken portions smaller. Stay tuned, this is part one of three! (Pssssst! Scroll to the bottom for a recipe for broth made from the carcass). Roasted Chicken...

Mindful Exploration challenge starts May 1

Get ready for your next team challenge! The Mindful Exploration Challenge starts May 1. What does mindfulness mean? It’s about being aware of yourself and being present in the moment. It’s not a foreign idea—most cultures have mindful practices. During this challenge,...