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
Summer FUEL Healthy Cooking Workshops
Furman Faculty, Staff, and Dependents are invited to join us this summer for our FUEL Healthy Cooking Workshops. Contact Kelly Frazier to register at kelly.frazier@furman.edu. (click image above to enlarge)…Continue Reading Summer FUEL Healthy Cooking Workshops
Summer Group Exercise Classes
Furman Summer Group Exercise classes begin May 15 with an expanded offerings. (Click on the images above to enlarge)…Continue Reading Summer Group Exercise Classes
Furman Employee Wellness Summer Activity Series
The Furman Fitness center is sponsoring many activities for Furman employees and spouses this summer. (Click on the links to enlarge)…Continue Reading Furman Employee Wellness Summer Activity Series
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