Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip Apple slices with peanut butter makes a great snack. But because peanut butter derives most of its calories from fat, it can be a little energy dense. Lighten it up by blending silken tofu with peanut butter. Tofu makes the dip really creamy and boosts the protein content. Silken…Continue Reading Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip
Banana Oat Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Coconut
This has to be the easiest cookie recipe on the planet. Combine mashed ripe bananas and quick oats, then bake. What? No flour? No sugar? No eggs? No butter? Correct. This recipe starts with just two basic ingredients. You can keep it simple or jazz it up. Be sure to use ripe bananas that have…Continue Reading Banana Oat Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Coconut
Culinary Club Workshop: Healthful Asian Cuisine
Miso soups, authentic vegetable stir fries, lettuce wraps, vegetable/tofu/cooked shrimp sushi with brown sticky rice and quinoa, and even fruit sushi for dessert. Yes, we are making sushi! Check out our next Culinary Club workshop for students (click image to enlarge): All students are welcome to join the Culinary Club on OrgSync and attend…Continue Reading Culinary Club Workshop: Healthful Asian Cuisine
Soy Foods: What is the verdict?
Edamame, tofu, tempeh, miso, and soy milk… are soy foods healthful or harmful? Soy foods contain impressive amounts of high quality plant proteins and fibers. For example, one half cup serving of edamame (young green soybeans) contains 13 grams of protein and 12 grams (48% DV) of fiber. Soy foods also contain an array of phytochemicals…Continue Reading Soy Foods: What is the verdict?
Quick Guide to Food Labels
Have you ever stared at a food label and wondered what all of those numbers mean? Here is a quick guide to reading food labels. 1. Start with the serving size. Manufacturers decide what an appropriate serving size is. However, you always want to start here first. If you eat two servings of…Continue Reading Quick Guide to Food Labels
Hummus with Fresh Vegetables and Whole Grain Crackers
When my husband decided to give up his daily turkey processed meat sandwich over a year ago, we were faced with a dilemma. What could he pack for lunches? Hummus with fresh vegetables became one of his favorite “go to” sandwiches. There are plenty of delicious store bought hummus varieties. But hummus is actually very…Continue Reading Hummus with Fresh Vegetables and Whole Grain Crackers
Texas Caviar with Whole Grain Pita Chips
Texas Caviar with Whole Grain Pita Chips Looking for a healthy snack to tie you over in between meals? Try this Texas Caviar with a fresh blend of black-eyed peas, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Texas Caviar Ingredients One (15 oz.) can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 tomato, diced…Continue Reading Texas Caviar with Whole Grain Pita Chips
Tight Muscles? Try these 7 Simple Stretches
Do you have a sedentary job that causes muscle tension in your back or neck? Or do you exercise regularly without stretching afterward? A healthy range of motion is essential to stay fully functional and perform at your best. The 7 simple stretches below are some of our favorites. Hold each stretch for 10-30 seconds…Continue Reading Tight Muscles? Try these 7 Simple Stretches
Why Good Nutrition Doesn’t Come from a Bottle
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force just released a consensus statement urging Americans NOT to take antioxidant supplements of vitamin E and beta-carotene to attempt to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Studies consistently suggest that a healthy diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and unsaturated fats is associated with lower…Continue Reading Why Good Nutrition Doesn’t Come from a Bottle
Furman 5K Run/Walk April 12, 2014
Attention runners and walkers! The Furman 5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $10 (if received by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 10). Furman employees who register before the deadline may participate at no cost. The entry form can be found here: The…Continue Reading Furman 5K Run/Walk April 12, 2014