Posts by The Social and Health Research Center
Tofu Lettuce Tacos
Ready in 30 minServes 4 ppl258 calories Total per serving Ingredients 1 pack of extra firm tofu 1 can of black beans 1 cup of frozen corn 2 medium Roma tomatoes 1 green bell pepper 1 head of romaine lettuce ½ yellow onion 1.5 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp of smoked paprika 1.5 tbsp taco…
Read MoreHow to do a Plank!
Planks are a great full-body exercise! A common misconception is planks are just a core/abdominal exercise. However, planks are a full-body exercise that helps strengthen your core muscles (or abs), your shoulders and your quads (front of your thighs), and glutes (or butt). We use our core muscles every day without even realizing it. Doing…
Read MoreCreamy Avocado Salsa
With summer in full blast, cool yourself off with this creamy, spicy salsa! Perfect for a healthy party dip or a midday snack! Mix it up and have fun this summer with this tasty salsa! Ready in 15 min8 Servings57.9 calories Total per serving$0.57 Total per Serving (All items are SNAP eligible) Ingredients 4 Tomatillos…
Read MoreWhat is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the state of being fully present in the current moment while being aware of one’s internal and external experiences, thoughts, and feelings without judgment. Practicing mindfulness is about cultivating curiosity and approaching our experiences with acceptance and compassion. Benefits of MindfulnessAccording to the American Psychological Association, practicing mindfulness can: Reduce rumination (the act…
Read MoreWorkout Wednesday: Beginner Abdominal Circuit
There are four main abdominal muscles, the external obliques, the internal obliques, the transversus abdominus, and the rectus abdominus. Your abdominal muscles are responsible for keeping your body stable and balanced, and to protect your spine. Strengthening the core is important because you use it when performing every kind of exercise. The following is an…
Read MoreIntuitive Eating
What is intuitive eating? Intuitive eating is an eating style that rejects diet culture and instead promotes a healthy attitude towards food and body image. Intuitive eating does not focus on foods to avoid or when to eat but instead aims at listening to your body signals so that you eat when you are hungry…
Read MoreBeginner Glute Workout
Your glutes are composed of 3 main muscles: the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius, and the gluteus minimus. Your glutes are important in strengthening your lower back which helps reduce lower back pain. Glutes are also essential in creating pelvic stability which can aid in reducing knee pain. Lastly, having strong glutes helps increase power…
Read MoreWatermelon Arugula Salad
Summer got you hot and sweaty?! Cool off with this sweet and juicy Watermelon Arugula Salad! It’s full of liquids to keep you hydrated (watermelon) and antioxidants to keep you in tip-top shape (arugula has lots of Vitamin A). Give this refreshing salad a toss, and let us know what you think! Ready in 15…
Read MoreDeep Breathing
Do you ever feel like there is too much to do in a day? Or that you have no time for yourself? Do you ever feel anxious or stressed? Life can get so busy that we forget to take time for ourselves. Sometimes taking care of ourselves can feel like it requires too much time.…
Read MoreHow to do a Triceps Dip!
Do you struggle to find exercises to work your triceps (the muscles in the back of your arm)? Tabletop triceps dips are the perfect bodyweight exercise to work the triceps. We sometimes forget that the back of our arms also needs to be exercised. The triceps are important supporting muscles for our biceps (the front…
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