Hearty Soup for Winter

There is nothing like a soup to satisfy the appetite for lunch and boost your energy level for an afternoon of deadlines and unexpected issues. Soup made at home is usually lower in sodium, fat and calories. Try this simple soup: roast a few root vegetables that are available in the supermarket in winter, then turn them into a delicious, fiber-rich and satisfying soup. Make the soup at home and pack for lunch on a cold or rainy day. Here is the recipe:
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Stay Healthy During Flu Season

This year the flu is impacting large numbers of people. Here are a few simple tips to keep you healthy:

• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
• Stash a small bottle of hand sanitizer and box of tissues in your desk.
• Cover your sneeze or cough with your inner elbow.
• Stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day.
• Eat healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables.
• Stay home from work when you are ill!

To a healthier NJ workforce

I have great news to report! The Family & Community Health Sciences Department at Rutgers Cooperative Extension has been awarded funding to develop NJ's Comprehensive Worksite Wellness Toolkit. The project will allow us to devise the toolkit and field test it in 21 NJ worksites throughout the state. Here we go doing the work that we do best!!!

A healthy snack for your family

Everyone in the family loves a crunchy snack! Take a bunch of fresh kale, wash and pat it dry, toss with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, then bake in a hot oven. In just a few minutes you will have a crunchy and healthy snack ready to eat. See the full RECIPE.

September Gets Moving!

This month is very exciting for our Get Moving Get Healthy NJ Workforce program: Warren County employees, Arc Atlantic County, Caregiver Volunteers of Central NJ, and Atlantic City employees launching in September! Thank you for your support and interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle!!!

Simple strategies for maintaining good health...

Research shows that a few simple strategies can help you improve your good health. Here is a sampling of strategies:
- Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds to reduce the risk of spreading germs.
- Protect your skin by seeking shade and wear sunscreen all year long for maximum protection.
- Buckle up in the car to lower the risk of vehicle injuries.
- Fight the urge to use tobacco.
- Know your numbers for blood pressure, cholesterol, and Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Drink water rather than sugar-sweetened beverages

 

Note to self: take a fitness break

Keep yourself energized and working healthy throughout the day by taking a brief 3-5 minute fitness break every hour. Make it simple: take a break by standing and stretching without leaving your work station. Aim for a total of 30 minutes during workday breaks and lunchtime. Make a note of it!