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Fast-Cooking Whole Grains
Here is a handy chart for fast cooking whole grains. Our criteria for "fast cooking" is 20 minutes or less. The following chart is based on typical stovetop cooking times. Although the amount of liquid and cook times will vary, you can also use an electric rice cooker...
Try Golden Milk
How many different types of milk have you tried? There are the standard dairy milks: whole, 2%, fat-free, etc or alternatives to cow’s milk such as goat or sheep milk. Many people prefer non-dairy "milk" such as beverages made from soy, almond, rice, hemp, or coconut....
Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
Employees of The Arc WC, please see Wendy Schelle, HR Coordinator for your monitor while supplies last. Maryland residents only.
Voting is Good For Your Wellbeing
Voting is good for your health. Volunteering and being civic minded forces one to focus on others which helps lower depression while fostering a sense of community. Exercise your right to vote this year! source: cdc.gov Voting in Person on Election Day Find out when...
DEA National Rx Take Back
If you don’t properly dispose of the unused or expired prescription drugs in your home, theymight nd a new one. Visit DEATakeBack.com for a collection site near you. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning,...
What’s Your Flu I.Q.?
Maybe you've had the flu before or maybe you'll be one of the 5 to 20% of the population who will get the flu this season (not always for the first time). No matter your experience with the flu, how much do you really know about this virus? Take this quiz from the CDC...
Kombucha 101
Kombucha, a fermented tea with a long list of possible health benefits, has rapidly become a popular beverage choice. U.S. commercial sales of kombucha started in 1995 with one company. According to speakers at the 5th annual KombuchaKon conference held in February...
Walking Path Expansion Project
The Arc of Washington County will soon have three new marked walking paths on its Florida Avenue campus, thanks to a grant from the Healthiest Maryland Businesses that will provide funds for permanent signage. In addition to the existing walking and fitness path...
Make Your Grocery Budget Go Further with a Whole Chicken!
While experts argue about whether goat or pork is the most consumed meat in the world, statistics from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations still highlight the popularity of chicken. Here in the U.S., we’ve got restaurants that are solely based...
Buy Local Challenge
Join the Buy Local Challenge July 21-29 Have you heard of the Buy Local Challenge? The Challenge encourages all Marylanders to eat at least one locally grown or raised product each day of the Buy Local Challenge Week, which is always the last full week of July. Why...
Myth Busted: It’s Not How Much You Sweat
Sweating more doesn’t necessarily mean you burned more calories Many people wrongly believe that how much you sweat indicates how effective your workout was. How much you sweat during a workout is due to a variety of factors such as weight, gender, age, genetics,...
Quench Your Thirst During Iced Tea Month
June is Iced Tea Month! Now, that may not sound like the most exciting holiday, but bear with me for a second. Iced tea is a beverage that can either be an integral part of a healthy eating pattern or a sneaky source of added sugars and empty calories. Celebrating...
Get Inspired: Liz Farmer’s 184.5 Miles on the C&O Canal
Riding a bicycle has always been one of my favorite things to do and I got interested in bike touring and multiple day riding when I became involved with the Cumberland Valley Cycle Club. I rode locally as part of the "social ride," a 12 to 17 mile ride close to...
May is National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, an event sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving cycling a try. In 2014, the City of Hagerstown was honored by the League of American Bicyclists with the...
The Benefits of Farm to Table
You can dine “farm to table” when you purchase seasonal foods from farmers you know or when you visit restaurants/stores that promote local foods and develop relationships with local farmers. Farm to table isn’t a fad; it’s a growing movement that is found throughout...
Gardening for Health
Looking for a new hobby? Try gardening! A soothing and healthy outdoor activity, gardening offers a host of benefits: Sunlight provides vitamin D, which lowers your risk for numerous diseases: osteoporosis, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and a variety of cancers,...
Focus on Fruits
Eating fruit provides health benefits. People who eat more vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy eating style are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health, such as potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin...
7 Ways to Shop Healthy on a Budget
Lose Weight, Not Money. Better food doesn’t have to cost oodles of cash. While fresh, natural ingredients can cost more than frozen or processed foods, it’s possible to eat a diet that is healthy for you and your budget. Shop at home before going to the store. Plan to...
10 Tips: Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruit
It is possible to fit vegetables and fruits into any budget. Making nutritious choices does not have to hurt your wallet. Getting enough of these foods promotes health and can reduce your risk of certain diseases. There are many low-cost ways to meet your fruit and...
Shop Right, Eat Right, Feel Right
Pay attention to nutrition labels! Often, unhealthy and unnatural ingredients are used in food items you don’t expect. Follow these guidelines to take care of your heart: Eat less saturated fat and trans fat (especially trans fat!). Reduce your sodium intake. You and...