Category: Campus Wellness Programs

Summer Scholars 2017: Prospective Students Learn Basics of Lifestyle Medicine

This summer, sixteen rising high school juniors and seniors got a taste (literally) of the basics of Lifestyle Medicine. Lifestyle Medicine is a growing movement that promotes the utilization of healthy behaviors as a therapeutic intervention to help slow, halt, or even reverse many chronic diseases.  More specifically, it focuses on strategies such as physical…Continue Reading Summer Scholars 2017: Prospective Students Learn Basics of Lifestyle Medicine

FUEL Cooking Workshop 7/17 Easy Make Ahead Meals

I have a confession.  I have a love-hate relationship with cooking.  I love to cook… just not when I am hungry and tired.  That is why I often cook enough food for about 3-4 days and stock my refrigerator.  I only have to dirty up the kitchen once and have a few days of homemade…Continue Reading FUEL Cooking Workshop 7/17 Easy Make Ahead Meals

Homemade Granola with Dried Cherries, Apricots, Almonds and Coconut

Lori’s second recipe for our Simple Make Ahead Meals Workshop was a delicious homemade granola.  This was so outrageous that I had to be careful not to eat the entire batch.  Try this over a large bowl of fresh berries or peaches with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkled with granola. Homemade Granola with Dried…Continue Reading Homemade Granola with Dried Cherries, Apricots, Almonds and Coconut

Chicken Shawarma with Heirloom Tomato Greek Salad and Whole Grain Pita

This summer, the Furman Employee Wellness Program sponsored two healthy cooking workshops for employees and families.  The second workshop featured easy Make Ahead Meals that could be used for brown bag lunches or quick meals when you are short on time.  It was led by Lori Nelsen (Furman Earth and Environmental Sciences) and Kelly Frazier (Furman…Continue Reading Chicken Shawarma with Heirloom Tomato Greek Salad and Whole Grain Pita

FUEL Cooking Workshop 6/24 Farm to Table

  This summer, the Furman Employee Wellness Program sponsored two cooking workshops for our employees and families.  The workshops were led by Lori Nelsen (Furman Earth and Environmental Sciences) and Culinary Institute of American trained chef David Porras.  Lori and David plan to open a new farm to table restaurant called Oak Hill Cafe on…Continue Reading FUEL Cooking Workshop 6/24 Farm to Table

FUEL Cooking Workshop 4/29: Simple Salads, Sandwiches, and Snacks

Our final FUEL cooking workshop for the spring term featured Simple Salads, Sandwiches, and Snacks.  We focused on some very flavorful but less familiar vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and plant proteins that are all a snap to prepare. Check out these tasty recipes below:  Arugula Salad with Fennel, Pears and Lemon Vinaigrette.  Our first recipe…Continue Reading FUEL Cooking Workshop 4/29: Simple Salads, Sandwiches, and Snacks

FUEL Cooking Workshop Recipes 4/7: Sheet Pan Suppers and One Pot Meals

I love to cook; just not when I am hungry.  This is why I am a big fan of one pot meals.  They contain everything you need– plenty of vegetables, some lean protein, whole grains or potatoes, and  a little bit of healthy fat.  Plus you only have to clean one pot or pan when…Continue Reading FUEL Cooking Workshop Recipes 4/7: Sheet Pan Suppers and One Pot Meals