Category: Wellness
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Make a soup from scratch
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When you think of healthy food, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a piece of fruit or big leafy greens. But what about soup? New research finds that it’s a smart choice. According to the study, people who eat more soup tend to have a lower body weight, have a slimmer waistline,…
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Power down electronics early today
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Why wake up your brain before you go to sleep? Most experts recommend turning off your phone, computer, tablet, and television one to two hours before bedtime. In today’s hyper-engaged age, it’s tempting to unwind by snuggling into bed with Facebook or a favorite TV show in your hands. But the mental activity involved in…
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Good Luck at the Bellin Run!
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The Bellin Run is this Saturday, June 9th, and 18 UW-Green Bay employees will be walking or running on Saturday morning. Good luck to Bob Blihar, Kate Burns, Bridget Derge, Jana Fogaca, Michael Holstead, James Marker, Aaron Maternowski, Ryan Martin, Donna Mleziva, Dan Moore, Darrel Renier, Joan Schaller, Barb Tomashek-Ditter, Molly Vandervest, Kimberly Vlies, Bobbie Webster, Crystal Williams and John Zimonick! Thanks to Dan Moore…
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Choose three things to donate or throw away
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff? Maybe your kitchen cupboards are packed with unused gadgets and servingware (how did you end up with two blenders?). Or maybe it’s your closet that’s the problem—it’s so stuffed with clothes, shoes, and other belongings that it’s hard to find what you’re looking for. Most of us…
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Make Your Own Salad Dressing
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There’s no point in eating all those healthy leafy greens if you douse them in a high-fat, high-calorie salad dressing. You can shop for healthier dressing at the grocery store. Or better yet, try making your own today! We’ve got you covered with this recipe. Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Ingredients 1 bulb garlic, separated and peeled…
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Strengthen Your Muscles Today!
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Gaining strength can make it easier to do everyday things like get up from a chair, climb stairs, or carry groceries. Strengthening your lower body will also improve your balance. To strengthen your muscles, you need to do weight-bearing exercises. Here are examples of simple weight-bearing exercises you can do at home: Overhead arm raise:…
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Confetti Wraps
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Ingredients 1 ounce ham (about 2 or 3 slices of deli-cut ham) 1 ounce turkey (about 2 or 3 slices of deli-cut turkey) 1 ounce Swiss cheese (about 2 slices of deli-cut cheese) 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped 4 leaves of romaine lettuce, finely shredded (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup fresh yellow bell pepper, finely chopped…
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Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge Results
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge, which wrapped up on Friday, May 11th. Of the 20 poker hands, the best hand was two pairs (one pair of 6’s and one pair of Jacks) by Barb Tomashek-Ditter! Everyone who participated in this challenge will receive a small incentive, compliments of the…
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Produce Delivery Sign Up
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Quite a few employees stopped by the Union to talk with Luanne from Garden to Doorstep Organics LLC on Thursday, May 17th to learn about their program and see what a sample produce box looks like, and one lucky person won the box of fruits and veggies! If you are interested, please sign up by…
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Stacked Fruit Salad for One
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Ingredients 2 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons fat-free ricotta cheese 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/4 cup blueberries 1/4 cup mandarin oranges 1/2 small kiwi, peeled and sliced 1 ring spiced apple Directions Mix the yogurt and ricotta cheese in a small bowl. Use a small spatula to smooth each layer as you add…