Active Minutes Challenge starts August 14
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...
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 recipe --...
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,...
How to Incorporate Prebiotics Into Your Eating Pattern
Now that you know what prebiotics are (and the positive impact they can have on your health) it's time to talk about incorporating them into your eating pattern. Here are some ideas: Build your meals and snacks around plants, filling 75% of your plate with fruit,...
How well do you know the protein group?
During National Nutrition Month, quiz yourself on how well you know the protein food group and its importance in your diet. Get 10/10 right and you’ll be “MyPlate Master!”
How well do you know the dairy group?
During National Nutrition Month, quiz yourself on how well you know the dairy group and its importance in your diet. Get 10/10 right and you’ll be “legen-dairy!”