Year: 2014

Oven Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

    Tired of bland vegetables?  Try them roasted or sauteed!  The natural sugars caramelize and the natural flavors become irresistibly intense.   I like to puree leftover roasted carrots and parsnips in the blender with low sodium vegetable broth for a comforting creamy soup. Ingredients 2 pounds of parsnips, peeled and trimmed (ideally, trim…Continue Reading Oven Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

Oatmeal with Fruit: How do I adapt the FUEL plate to breakfast?

  Okay… so the FUEL plate doesn’t actually have to be a plate.   The general guideline for FUEL is that half of your meal is vegetables and/or fruits, one quarter whole grains or potatoes and 1/4 lean protein source.  Most of our participants choose to make half of breakfast fruit, half of lunch vegetables,…Continue Reading Oatmeal with Fruit: How do I adapt the FUEL plate to breakfast?

Teriyaki Chickpeas with Pineapple

    Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that won’t break your budget?  Try this easy recipe for Teriyaki Chickpeas with Pineapple. Rinse and drain 2 (15 ounce) cans of chickpeas.  Combine them in a large skillet with 4 Tablespoons of teriyaki sauce.*  Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the beans have absorbed…Continue Reading Teriyaki Chickpeas with Pineapple

Furman Campus Walking/ Running Routes

The beautiful Furman campus makes a great location for walking or jogging.  These scenic routes are regularly enjoyed by fitness enthusiasts.   Be sure to use caution around traffic and stay on designated walkways. (Click images for larger photos)   0.93 Furman Mall Route :  This fairly shady and flat route takes you under a canopy of trees, past…Continue Reading Furman Campus Walking/ Running Routes

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