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Spring into Self-Care

It’s finally Spring (though the weather might not feel like it, especially for my NC folks), and what better time to work on ourselves! Self-care, simplified, is any action to “preserve or improve one’s own health.” I absolutely love this definition because it encompasses the improvement of health, but emphasizes the importance of “self” in […]

Spring forward Fall back

In the Spring, the clocks move ahead one hour and move back one hour in the Fall. According to the CDC, this time shift can take about one week for our bodies to adjust to a new schedule. Until you have adjusted you may experience trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or even waking up at […]

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Rice with Lima Beans and Cumin

This is really an amazing rice dish. It is so creamy and has an exotic flavor thanks to the tang of the yogurt and cumin. You can use any whole grain in the place of the brown rice. Recipe available on Med Instead of Meds and adapted from Culinary Institutes of America. Watch this video […]

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Canned Foods—Good for You and Your Wallet

February is American Heart Month and National Canned Food Month. Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death among Americans. Diet is one of the best ways to prevent and treat chronic diseases. It is important that we include fiber from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in our daily eating. Eating canned fruits […]

Consistency Matters – Seven Behaviors to Help Maintain Weight Loss

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less focuses on making lifestyle changes that you can continue after the program ends. We don’t have a specific diet, a specific exercise plan, or a specific tracking platform. We are here to support your journey, whatever that looks like for you. The National Weight Control Registry started in 1994 […]

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Virtual Fitness Options

Almost two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic changed our world. We have been in limbo waiting to see how and when our “new normal” will shake out. Some things may change, but some may be here to stay. Virtual fitness is one of the things that has been popularized during the pandemic that I believe […]

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Are Cara Cara Oranges Good?

Winter is a season for oranges without a doubt. Oranges are available in abundance these days and come in many different varieties – mandarin, navel, tangerine, clementine, and blood orange to name just a few. One variety of oranges on the market is Cara Cara. It is actually a type of navel orange that developed […]

Shaking Portobello Mushrooms

Shaking beef is a very famous Vietnamese dish that gets its American name from the constant shaking of the pan to cook the beef and onions without burning. It is traditionally served on a bed of watercress and with a dipping sauce of lime juice and pepper. This dish borrows from the famous original but […]

7 Resistance Workouts

Every week of the 2021 Holiday Challenge, we posted a resistance workout for participants looking to engage in muscle-strengthening activities. Each workout has a different focus, but all include modifications so that individuals of various fitness levels can participate. These seven workouts are a great resource throughout the whole year. We encourage everyone to look […]

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Simple Recipes for Busy Schedules: 6 Ingredients or Less

With busy schedules, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to prepare meals and snacks at home. Are you looking for simple, healthy recipes? Look no further! All of these recipes only require 6 ingredients or less, making them great for quick dinner, lunch, or snack options. Mediterranean Lunch Salad Slow Cooker […]