Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

Using Greek yogurt makes this a light and creamy dish. It’s also easy to make and packed full of protein. (Yield: 4 servings) Ingredients:•2 avocados, pitted•2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken•1/4 c. red onion, minced•1/3 c. mayonnaise•2 Tbsp. Greek yogurt•Juice of 1...
Build your resilience through self-care

Build your resilience through self-care

There are many ways to build resilience. The best time to build resilience is when you are already feeling good. Just like your physical health benefits from healthy routines, your mental well-being benefits from self-care activities designed to help you feel good....
Golden Milk

Golden Milk

This traditional Indian beverage has amazing health benefits including anti-inflammatory properties, immune-boosting antioxidants, and sleep-inducing amino acids. Ingredients:•1 c. unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk•2 tsp. honey plus additional to taste (to make...
Sleep Health: The Stages of Sleep

Sleep Health: The Stages of Sleep

Sleep is incredibly complex and has an impact on virtually all systems of the body. Within a minute after falling asleep, notable changes start to affect both your brain and body. All of these changes that happen during sleep are connected with your physical,...
Fig & Walnut Energy Bars

Fig & Walnut Energy Bars

These fragrant and spicy energy bars are packed with fiber and have an excellent chunky, chewy texture. (yield: 16 bars) Ingredients:•Nonstick cooking spray•1 c. quick-cooking oats•1 c. bran cereal•1/4 c. whole-wheat flour•1 c. walnut pieces•1-1/2 c. stemmed, dried...
Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet & Sour Chicken

This 20-minute takeout alternative is full of veggies and great for meal-prep lunches. (yield: 4 servings) Ingredients:•1/4 c. no-salt-added ketchup•1/4 c. pineapple juice•3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce•1 Tbsp. rice vinegar•2 tsp. honey•1/4 tsp. salt•1/2 tsp. ground...
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp

Try this quick and easy dinner that’s zesty and low on carbs. (yield: 4 servings) Ingredients: •5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 lbs. total), trimmed •3/4 tsp. salt, divided •1 ripe avocado •1 c. packed fresh basil leaves •1/4 c. unsalted shelled pistachios •2 Tbsp....
The importance of Resilience

The importance of Resilience

What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to positively adapt in the face of risk and adversity. There is a wide range of adverse experiences like the loss of a loved one or living in a pandemic. They can also be something less significant like missing a flight or...
Resilience and stress

Resilience and stress

Breaking down the biology of stress can help you understand its impact, and the ways resilience can help you cope. Read these interesting facts about your brain’s response to stress: Amygdala This area of the brain is responsible for the automatic fight-or- flight...