This category will host healthy recipes submitted by our employees that will be a part of the Fitness Challenge – Strive to Thrive page and will be a great resources for those trying to improve their overall health by incorporating a good diet.
Welcome to our next edition of Stronger Every Day – which is more than just an initiative, it’s a culture program that we felt was lacking at UFV. Our goal is simple: to create space for healthier habits, meaningful connection, and collective support by using this space for encouragement, shared goals, and real-life practices that … Read more
Our Health & Wellness team—myself, Laurie Coreau, Stacie Dixon, and Tara Rozenek—is excited to launch a new blog series this year called Stronger Every Day. Throughout the year, we’ll be sharing resources, stories, photos, recipes, and other content focused on health and wellness. We’d love this to be a collaborative space, so we warmly invite … Read more
Sometimes the stress of our daily grind makes us really crave an alcoholic beverage to help us take the edge off at the end of the day, but I hope you are all incorporating other relaxation techniques into your lives this dry-February. If you are anything like me, sometimes just the “look” of the drink … Read more
Submitted by Treena Peters This recipe will have your friends and family feeling like they are eating at a fine-dining restaurant. The acidity of the balsamic vinegar and the richness of the heavy cream come together to create an amazing flavorful sauce. Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Cream Sauce, Mushrooms, and Onions Ingredients 1.5 lbs. boneless … Read more
Thank you Johanna for sending me this wonderful family recipe, including your experience of cooking together. It is a perfect example of how we can connect and make cherished memories – not only in these challenging times of a global pandemic, but everyday! My husband and I met at work, about 25 years ago – … Read more
Thank you Holly for your submission. It sounds like a nice, fresh lunch for summer! And thank you for the cilantro substitution idea of mint. I too love cilantro, but I know it is one herb that many people don’t enjoy. The mint sounds interesting and I think it might also be good with parsley … Read more
Thank you Gena for sending us this really simple and delicious-sounding smoothie that would be a great pick-me-up in the middle of the day when you just need a little boost of energy! And so simple to make a batch to freeze for the whole week. Below is my favorite mid-morning snack during remote work. … Read more
Thank you Liana for sending in this delicious sounding dish. Meal prep is such a great idea and just makes life a little bit easier when we know we have some delicious, prepared and ready-to-go meals just a few minutes away! I’m going to put a batch of these in my freezer right away – … Read more
Thanks for submitting this Mark. I eat quite a bit of yogurt – plain Greek yogurt with berries and nuts is my favorite – but I’ve never made my own! I’m going to give it a try. Here is my ‘recipe’ for home made yogurt, which is really not much of a recipe at all, … Read more
Thank you Laurie for sharing this recipe – it sounds delicious! My family LOVES salmon so I’m definitely going to give this a try. This is super easy and quick to make. Frying the salmon in a pan was a first for us, but it turned out to be delicious. We decided to leave the … Read more
