Food and Fitness

Do you feel like you have too many carbohydrates in your diet? You can still have some of your favorite dishes, but replace the starch with cauliflower. You may have heard that the more colorful your plate, the better, but this white vegetable has benefits all around.

Don't feel like cooking? You could get a few meals out of this crockpot creation. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Kate Taylor, Clinical Integration, UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Good nutrition starts with smart choices in the grocery store. If you don't have the proper healthy ingredients in your home, preparing healthy meals can be difficult and challenging. Here are some useful tips to make sure you shop the smart and healthy way.

Cilantro, chicken, black beans, corn and lime. A great combination for your summer picnic. 

This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Linda Lopez, Patient Access/Radiology, UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Who doesn't like to take a leisurely stroll outdoors? Want to take it up a notch? Try hiking. Hiking is an activity for all ages and fitness levels, whether you're taking a walk through a local park or climbing summits across New England.

Top the soup with a toasted piece of your favorite bread. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Rene Loiselle, Respiratory Services, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, MA 

Serves 8

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