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Leftover Salmon & Quinoa Salad

Batch cooking is an excellent way to have “plannedovers”–planned leftovers–that can be adapted to different dishes throughout the week. I specifically like to batch cook grains, legumes, and animal proteins. My family regularly eats salmon. To save money I will buy a bag of frozen fillets especially when they go on sale. One of my […]

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How to Revive Wilted Produce Greens

Preserving and reviving greens are two of the most essential kitchen hacks that I have learned as an aspiring professional home cook. Something that I often experience with greens and herbs is using only a small fraction of what I buy and forgetting the rest as it sits in the fridge for days on end. […]

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“The best part is the approach in the lessons are sustainable for an overall healthy lifestyle…”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant that completed the program: I’ve enjoyed all the classes and highly recommend participating! I lost my Covid 10 pounds over the session, which I am happy to share. More importantly, I learned the importance of label reading among many other practical […]

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6 Steps to Changing your Exercise Routine

Change is hard. Changing exercise routines can be difficult and often people stop exercising when their schedules or life circumstances change. Here are some steps that helped me transition from after-work runs to early morning workouts this summer. Have a reason to change your routine If you don’t have a reason, changing your routine is […]

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“As a senior, this program will help me to avoid age related challenges and stay healthy, involved, and mobile”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant that completed the program: “Thank you, Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less, and my extraordinary instructor Jenelle for a most insightful and successful fifteen-week program. I lost twelve pounds and was not on a diet. Jenelle taught us to eat mindfully, […]

Cool Off With A Smoothie Party!

Today is National Smoothie Day! Smoothies may not immediately come to mind when you think of summer drinks, but they are cool and refreshing as well as being a great way to squeeze in extra servings of fruit and vegetables. Fruit contains vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes that will help refresh and energize you. Next time […]

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Make Your Own Granola

Overnight oats have gotten a lot of hype in recent years and there is no denying their meal prep-ability. Personally, I prefer granola and fruit with Greek yogurt. Though I find store-bought granola to be rather expensive per serving and it can be nutritionally similar to a candy bar. Homemade granola is tastier, healthier, and cheaper […]

How and Why to Begin Exercising

Our bodies are built to move and that goes for every body. So, treat your mind and body to some physical activity! Not sure where to start, don’t worry. We are taking it back to basics to help kickstart your physical activity journey. WHY we need to be physically active: Who to be active with: Whomever you want! […]