Year: 2014

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins Make a batch of these for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or pre-workout snack.  Be sure to use ripe bananas (with little brown sugar spots) on them.  They are naturally sweet and cut back on the added sugar in this recipe significantly.  Leftovers freeze beautifully. Ingredients: 1 cup of mashed ripe bananas…Continue Reading Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Baked Blueberry Banana Oatmeal

  Baked Blueberry Banana Oatmeal This is the perfect dish to make at night so you can enjoy the leftovers on busy mornings- just reheat them in the microwave.  Baked bananas and blueberries fill your kitchen with an amazing aroma! Ingredients 4 bananas 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen blueberries (~3 cups)…Continue Reading Baked Blueberry Banana Oatmeal

Cauliflower Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Whole Grain Pasta

Cauliflower Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Whole Grain Pasta Cooked cauliflower blends with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and low sodium chicken broth to make a super silky and creamy sauce (with no cream!).  This recipe is really easy and uses ingredients that you can keep on hand in your freezer and pantry.   Add…Continue Reading Cauliflower Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Whole Grain Pasta

FIT Rx: Health Science Majors Promote Exercise as Medicine

If we could bottle up all of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, it would be the best selling prescription drug in the world.  This semester, Furman Health Science majors offered it to the Furman community for free. It was a part of the newly launched FIT RX Internship in Individualized Exercise Prescription in the…Continue Reading FIT Rx: Health Science Majors Promote Exercise as Medicine

Intro to Yoga

Wondering what all of the buzz is about yoga?  The Furman Fitness Center offers several yoga classes in the Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center each week.  Classes are led by Austin Charles (Asian Studies/ History major), Diane Boyd (Center for Teaching and Learning Associate Director), and me (Kelly Frazier, M.A., Lecturer of Health Sciences)….Continue Reading Intro to Yoga

Culinary Club Workshop Healthful Asian Cuisine

Over the weekend, Furman students gathered for a Culinary Club workshop featuring Healthful Asian Cuisine.  Special thanks to Furman student Yolanda Jiang for sharing her expertise and leading the workshop.  We had quite a delicious feast! Bok Choy Stir Fry with Cashews  Stir Frying is all about applying heat quickly over a large surface area. …Continue Reading Culinary Club Workshop Healthful Asian Cuisine

White Bean and Tuna Salad

White Bean and Tuna Salad Warm weather is in the forecast for next week!  Looking for something cool and fresh to make? Try this white bean and tuna salad.  Rinse and drain canned navy or cannelinni beans.  Mix with canned (or pouch) light tuna, grape tomatoes,  red bell peppers,  chopped marinated artichokes with juice, parsley, lemon…Continue Reading White Bean and Tuna Salad

The “New” Carolina BBQ Sandwich

One of my favorite childhood memories was eating a BBQ sandwich every year at our family vacation at the Outer Banks of North Carolina.   The blend of the smoky BBQ sauce, cool cole slaw, and soft sesame seed bun was amazing. Since I have lost my taste for heavy foods like that, I recreated…Continue Reading The “New” Carolina BBQ Sandwich

Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich with Cilantro and Lime

  This is one of my favorite plant-based sandwiches.  Rinse and drain canned chickpeas.  Smash them and ripe avocado with the back of a fork.  Add finely chopped cilantro, red onion, the juice of a lime, and a little salt.  Layer with your favorite sandwich toppings (fresh spinach leaves, tomato slices, fresh sprouts) on a…Continue Reading Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich with Cilantro and Lime

Incorporating Fatty Fish

Thinking about fish for dinner tonight?  Research suggests that may be a smart move. Fish are excellent sources of protein, vitamins and minerals.  Some varieties of fish are exceptionally high in the omega-3 fatty acids known as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).  Research suggests that individuals who regularly consume fish may experience up…Continue Reading Incorporating Fatty Fish