Posts by The Social and Health Research Center
Music and Your Brain
Do you ever notice how you get the urge to get up and feel the groove when a particularly upbeat and happy song comes on? Well turns out, that’s a very normal and scientifically backed response to music. According to John Hopkins Medicine and Harvard Health research, regularly listening to any genre of music has…
Read MoreYoga Morning Routine
Yoga provides a healthy outlet for stress and is an accessible way to incorporate exercise and movement throughout your day.
Read MoreBuddha Bowl
Make your own Buddha Bowl Buddha bowls, also known as nourish bowls, are a great way to combine all of the important nutrients necessary for a healthy meal/lifestyle and to explore your creative side in the kitchen. Traditionally, these bowls are plant-based, meaning that most, if not all ingredients do not include animal products. In order to assemble…
Read MoreFiber and Diabetes
Fiber can help control your blood sugars, clean out your GI tract, and keep you fuller longer. Most adults need around 25 grams per day! Are you getting enough fiber?! Are you getting enough Fiber? One of the easiest ways to get fiber into your diet is to 1) make sure you are making half…
Read MoreDiabetes and Obesity Prevention
The SAHRC’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC-accredited yearlong healthy lifestyle journey facilitated by a certified lifestyle coach who teaches concepts related to physical activity, coping mechanisms, healthy eating, and stress management.
Read MoreCooking Class – 12/16/21
Join the SAHRC for our first-ever cooking class! We will show you how to prepare a healthy meal that you can make at home on a budget and provide dinner to each participant! This week, coaches will be demonstrating how to make Chicken and Vegetable Curry with Cauliflower Rice! YUM! Call 210-533-8886 or email aherrold@sahrc.org…
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners May Not Be as Sweet as They Seem
Craving something sweet, but shouldn’t have sugar? Thinking a sugar-free dessert or soda will hit the spot? Maybe. Here’s the skinny on artificial sweeteners (aka sugar substitutes or non-nutritive sweeteners). And, what you should know about them before you indulge your sweet tooth in sugar-free treats. Artificial sweeteners, or non-nutritive sweeteners, often replace sugar…
Read MoreBaked Veggie Ziti
Who said lasagna had to be unhealthy?! While this recipe may be for baked Ziti, you can easily change up your noodles and make a beautiful lasagna instead. This recipe is packed with whole grains, vegetables, and low-fat dairy to keep you satisfied for longer without all the extra calories and fat. Plus it is…
Read MoreWalk the Turkey Trot with the SAHRC
Wondering how to get ready for the Turkey Trot? Ready to just get back into walking? Does walking at 5K (3.1 miles) seem kind of daunting? We’re here to help. The guide below is designed to get you ready to walk with the SAHRC for the Turkey Trot benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank. But,…
Read MoreResources from Humana
Did you know that Humana has a monthly calendar full of resources to help you learn more about health?! With topics ranging from sleep to grief to successful retirement, they’re bound to have a topic that speaks to you! They also have past classes that you can watch and follow along with. Here’s an example…
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