Category: Nutritional Wellness
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Carrot Oat Bran Muffins
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(Gluten-free) Ingredients 1 cup gluten-free oat bran 1 cup powdered nonfat milk 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons artificial sweetener brown sugar blend 3 large eggs, beaten (alternative: egg whites or egg substitute) 1/2 cup applesauce, no sugar added 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 large or 3…
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Pork Chops with Savory Apples
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(Gluten-free) Ingredients 2 medium apples 1 medium onion 1 large clove garlic 4 pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick, with bone (about 1-1/2 pounds total) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream Directions Quarter and core apples. Peel if desired. Cut onion in half and then slice it. Use a…
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Eat More Slowly Today
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Rushing through meals, barely acknowledging the food you put in your mouth, deprives you of the pleasure of eating and may impact your health. When you eat mindlessly, you risk overeating because your brain isn’t tuned in to what you’re consuming. You’re also less aware of the cues that let you know you’re full. In…
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Cancelled: Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Backyard Chickens Lunch ‘n Learn for Thursday, March 28th has been cancelled. The Wellness Committee will be looking to reschedule the event for a future date. Please contact wellness@uwgb.edu with any questions. Have you ever wanted to learn more about raising backyard chickens? UW-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Educator…
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Onsite Health Screenings for $150 Wellness Incentive
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Register now for your on-site health screening! Discover your numbers – A free health screening* event has been scheduled at UW-Green Bay for employees (and spouses) who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. At an on-site screening, you’ll learn your measurements for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol (HDL, LDL, and…
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Fiesta Shrimp
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(Gluten-free, gout-friendly) Ingredients 4 ounces raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined (smaller shrimp cook faster) 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced 1/4 cup of fiesta garden salsa (buy a brand that contains black beans and corn) 1/2 ounce Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated Chopped cilantro for garnish 1 corn tortilla Directions Put shrimp on one side…
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Combat Bad-Weather Blues With Exercise!
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Do your exercise plans get put on hold during cold or dreary months? Beat the bad-weather blahs and tone up by bringing your workout indoors, starting today. Think of your home as a gym. You might consider investing in a treadmill, stationary bike, or other exercise machine. But you don’t necessarily need expensive equipment to…
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Spicy Asian Veggie Pasta
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(Gluten-free) Ingredients 8 ounces angel hair rice pasta 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves minced garlic 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like it hot) 1 teaspoon peanut oil 1 cup chopped red, yellow, or green pepper 1 cup sliced…
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Black Bean Chili
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(Gluten-free) Ingredients 1 pound dry black beans 2 cups onion (about 2 large), chopped 1 cup red, yellow, or green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons dried cilantro 1 28-ounce can tomatoes Directions Soak beans according to package directions. Rinse. Add all ingredients except…