A Guide to Choosing the Healthiest Chocolate
From decoding cacao percentages to exploring the benefits of dark chocolate, we provide you with valuable insights and tips to make informed choices when indulging your sweet tooth.
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Fiber: The Missing Piece in Your Diet
The average American doesn't consume enough fiber. Program Director for Lifestyle Medicine Keri LeCompte wants to see that change. Learn about why fiber is essential, its health benefits, and how to increase your intake in this article.
Your Healthy Guide to Grocery Shopping
When it comes to healthy eating, one of the most important factors is the food we choose to bring into our homes. Program Director for Lifestyle Medicine Keri LeCompte shares tips for making healthy choices when navigating the grocery store.
A Reluctant Vegan: Tips for Getting Started with a Plant-Based Diet
Including more plant-based meals in our diets can positively impact our health, as well as the environment. In this blog, we share some tips for getting started.
At-Home Plant-Based Thai Recipe
Government and Media Relations Liaison Rebecca Copans shares a plant-based recipe she developed for her picky-eaters, based on a family favorite dish from their local Thai restaurant.
Eat Your Vegetables With This Tasty Holiday Dessert
It's easy to overindulge during the holiday season - especially with desserts. Here's a sweet recipe you can feel good about.
Eating Well to Manage Diabetes
Eating well is essential to managing blood sugar levels and feeling your best when living with diabetes. We provide some tips on choosing foods that can help you manage your blood sugar levels, but it is important to work with your provider to build a plan that's right for you.
Packing Healthier School Lunches
Eating a nutritious school lunch is essential for supporting the immune system, keeping physically fit, and staying healthy. While back-to-school is an exciting time, it is also the time to practice healthy habits.
Power Bowls: Fast, Easy, & Healthy Meals
Power (Buddha) bowls are easy to prepare and the recipes are flexible—use whatever is in your refrigerator or pantry.
From Katie's Kitchen To Yours: Christmas Tortilla Rollups
Holiday traditions are plentiful with some families singing carols, others decorating together, or watching their favorite holiday movie. For Katie, a plan performance analyst and 17-year employee at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, making Christmas Tortilla Rollups is an important part of her family’s tradition.