Day: January 15, 2014

Furman Students Recharge During Final Exams with mini Yoga Sessions and Healthy Refreshments

Stay up all night studying for final exams hyped on caffeine?  No way. Furman students flocked to our Study Day Recharge in the library for mini-yoga sessions and healthy refreshments. The menu included: Homemade bean, barley, and vegetable soup Fresh vegetables with hummus and homemade whole grain pita chips Banana oat cookies with dark chocolate…Continue Reading Furman Students Recharge During Final Exams with mini Yoga Sessions and Healthy Refreshments

Reviving the Foodies: Healthy Cooking Workshops with Furman Culinary Club

Interested in Healthy Eating?  The Furman Culinary Club regularly hosts healthy cooking workshops for students on campus.  Workshops feature a theme such as Vegetables and Fruits, Whole Grains, Lean Proteins, Healthy Holiday Fare, or One-Pot Soups.  Students divide into stations and work together to prepare a healthy meal. Furman students may join the student Culinary Club…Continue Reading Reviving the Foodies: Healthy Cooking Workshops with Furman Culinary Club

FUEL Meal Ideas

FUEL is a plate-based approach to healthful eating.  Simply fill one half of your plate with colorful vegetables and fruits, one quarter with whole grains or potatoes, and one quarter with lean protein sources (beans, fish, poultry, low-fat dairy, etc.). Click on the images below to see a list of plant-based and flexitarian FUEL Meal Ideas available in the…Continue Reading FUEL Meal Ideas

Building a Healthy Plate: FUEL

  Paleo, vegan, low carb, low fat… with all of the diet buzz, it is easy to get confused about how to eat a healthy diet. For over ten years, I have used a plate-based approach to guide food intake.  Simply fill half of your plate with vegetables and/or fruits, one quarter with whole grains…Continue Reading Building a Healthy Plate: FUEL

Green Monster Smoothies

  Green Monster Smoothies Looking for a way to sneak more dark green leafy vegetables in your diet? This Green Monster Smoothie recipe is GUARANTEED to make more spinach lovers!  It turns a beautiful bright green color but you only taste the fruit! We enjoy this smoothie for an afterschool snack or with our weekend…Continue Reading Green Monster Smoothies