Month: November 2014

Furman Culinary Club feasts on Tex-Mex Cuisine

    This past Sunday, the Furman Culinary Club enjoyed another healthy cooking workshop.  Senior Emily Zizzi led the Tex-Mex themed workshop that included quite a few tasty recipes. (Click on the links to see the actual recipes) The Menu Mexican Kale Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing Black Bean Soup with Cilantro and Lime Chicken…Continue Reading Furman Culinary Club feasts on Tex-Mex Cuisine

Freezable FUEL Soups– cook once, eat for weeks

I have a confession.  I REALLY dread cooking during the work week.  By the time I finish my work, squeeze in a workout, pick the kids up from school, and head home I am just way too tired to cook. I am sure that you can relate. So how do we get a comforting, home…Continue Reading Freezable FUEL Soups– cook once, eat for weeks

Guide to Heart Health

Did you know that atherosclerosis (plaque build-up in the arteries) is actually a pediatric disease? Plaque build-up usually begins during childhood as a fatty streak.  It is caused by some initial injury to the inside of the blood vessel wall.  Over time, the fatty streak develops into a complex collection of cells called “plaque” that…Continue Reading Guide to Heart Health

Cigna Lifestyle Management Programs

  Are you looking for assistance to manage your stress, manage your weight, or quit smoking? Furman employees and spouses who are covered under Cigna’s Health Insurance plan may partake in free, one-on-one wellness coaching online or over the phone.  Cigna’s wellness coaches offer convenient evening and weekend hours.   They will provide you with…Continue Reading Cigna Lifestyle Management Programs

FUEL Furman: Students receive funding for campus improvements

Attention All Furman Students! Do you have an idea to improve the Furman campus or that would benefit the Furman community? The Furman Student Government Association is accepting applications for a new program called FUEL Furman (not to be confused with my FUEL healthy eating program). This student-led  FUEL Furman program is designed to provide…Continue Reading FUEL Furman: Students receive funding for campus improvements