Food and Fitness
Check out our recipes and healthy eating tips. Find ways to exercise, prevent injuries and ways to keep in shape for your favorite sport.
Who Is at Risk for ACL Injuries?
Athletes cower at the mention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Depending on how badly it's torn, the injury can put an athlete out for an entire season, even Tom Brady had to sit out a season because of his ACL injury.
Vegetarian Chili
Cocoa powder and cinnamon add a twist of flavor to this slow cooker chili recipe.
Meatloaf with Crockpot Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"
A hot meal for a cold night. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest.
Is Your Valentine's Day Chocolate Healthy?
Valentine's Day has arrived, which means those boxes of chocolates, chocolate covered fruit and other sweet treats will be hard to avoid.
However, chocolate's reputation is on the rise. Recent studies have suggested limited consumption of chocolate can provide health benefits.
Eggplant Chili
A new twist on chili. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Senica Hallene, Nursing, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
(Serves 8)
Ingredients
- ½ lb.
Can You Work Out Too Much?
We've all heard the saying "no pain, no gain" when it comes to exercising, but how do you know when it's become too much pain? Before muscles can strengthen themselves, the muscles first must be stressed.
Strawberry Kale and Farro Salad
The pop of red makes the winter a little brighter. This Simply Salad contest-winning dish was submitted by Tracey Wilkie, Office of Clinical Integration, UMass Memorial Health Care, Worcester, MA
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 1 c.
Milk is Off the Menu
A scoop of ice cream or a tall glass of milk with freshly baked cookies can be a great treat, but what if these treats cause an upset stomach on a regular basis?
Plan a Healthy Thanksgiving from Start to Finish
It's that time of year again. We're all looking forward to the holidays but not to the inevitable weight we put on while celebrating. But does it really have to be inevitable?
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