8 Stretches to Do During the Workday
For each of us, it is important that we intentionally work in stretches throughout the day.
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“My doctor loves the fact that I lost 15 pounds…”
Below is a testimonial from an Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant: “Kelly was an inspiring leader during a challenging year. Kudos to all who were involved. My doctor loves the fact that I lost 15 pounds and feels that my health is definitely better as a result. I am so grateful to have […]
Our Top 5 Blogs on Plant-Based Proteins
Several of our team members are vegetarians or married to one so we are always looking for ways to get creative with plant-based proteins. In honor of National Protein Day on February 27th, here are the top 5 blogs we have written on plant-based proteins. 5. Quick Weeknight Dinner Recipe: Kale and White Bean Pasta […]
Stay Connected—Host a Virtual Movie Night!
With Zoom fatigue kicking in, my family, friends and I have been searching for new ways to stay connected virtually without too much planning needed. One thing that we all have in common is our love for movies and shows, and we enjoy talking about our favorites. One cool feature that my friends and I […]
“I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in feeling better and having more energy!”
Below is a testimonial from a current Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant: I started taking this class several months ago. I have learned so much about health and nutrition! The main changes that I have made after this class has been– eating wheat bread instead of white bread, drinking more water, trying to […]
Food Safety During a Power Outage
North Carolina has a Winter Storm Warning for the next two days with power outages likely due to ice. Our colleagues on the Safe Plates team have several resources to help you prepare for power outages and keep your food safe. Check out this video from Dr. Ben Chapman, NC State Extension food safety specialist, […]
Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home
Treat your significant other or loved one to a special dinner by securing a dinner reservation at this year’s hottest new restaurant—your own kitchen. Last February, our colleagues at Homegrown filmed a cooking demonstration for a heart healthy Valentine’s Day dinner. Watch and learn as Carolyn Dunn, NC State Extension nutrition specialist, guides you through a simple […]
6 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings
Part of Eating the Med Way includes choosing olive oil and using herbs and spices. You can use olive oil for cooking, dressings, and marinades. Using herbs and spices in your cooking is a great way to add flavor without adding a lot of salt. Below are 6 delicious salad dressing recipes that are great for […]
Best Blogs of 2020
Happy (Belated) New Year! A new year means new blogs and we already have a few in our Live Mindfully section. We also wanted to take a look back at our most popular blogs from 2020. Based on your views, we present the 5 most popular blogs of 2020 below. 5. Pumpkin Mousse 4. Dinner […]
Reduce Your Food Waste – Make Vegetable Stock
One of my goals for 2021 is to establish more environmentally friendly habits in my daily life. Specifically, I want to be more mindful of food waste. Fortunately for me (and for you), the Safe Plates team is kicking off 2021 with an Avoiding Food Waste campaign. I can’t wait to see what tips and […]