Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salsa

Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salsa

1/2 cup red onion, chopped

1 1/2 cup ripe tomato, chopped

1 can yellow corn

1 can black beans

1 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1 tblsp canola oil

1 tblsp fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp salt

ground pepper to taste

Easy Healthy Deliciousness

What you need:

3/4 cup frozen corn or 1 small can corn

3/4 cup frozen peas or 1 small can peas

1-2 cups of brown rice

2 large chopped red potatoes

1 cup chopped carrots

2 tbsps sofrito

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp of all seasoning

1 chopped and/or minced garlic

1/2 finely chopped small onion

add sea salt and pepper to taste

2 cups of low sodium and msg free chicken stock

I added leftover previously cooked chicken, pulled it from the bone and chopped it up nicey nice and threw that in as well for protein.

How to prepare:

Put all veggies, rice and seasonings in pot or crock pot.

Mix thoroughly.

Add chicken stock and mix again.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

On stove, leave on medium heat 1- 1 1/2 hr

In crock pot, high for 4 hours, stir intermittently if possible.

It is done when the potatoes are tender and brown rice is fully fluffed.

Serve hot.

Oranges...

Doing something nice for someone doesn't have to cost much, contributes to workplace wellness and is nice for both the giver and the receiver. A co-worker gave me an orange this morning and I have to admit that it really brightened up my day. It was a very sweet, simple and unexpected gesture that made me realize that my week is off to a great start.

Bonus: IT'S AN ORANGE!

Here are 7 fun facts about oranges:

1. Oranges and orange blossoms have long been symbols of love.

2. Oranges were once considered the fruit of the gods; they were referred to as the "golden apples" that Hercules stole.

3. An orange is actually a type of berry called the hesperidium.

4. Oranges have vitamin C, calcium, folacin, potassium, thiamine, hiacin, & magnesium.

5. Running orange peels through the disposal gives your kitchen that lovely citrus smell and boiling the peels will coat your entire house in the fragance.

6. Orange peels are great astrigents and can be used to treat acne prone skin. Make a paste of the peel and a little of the juice, put on skin for 15 mins & rinse.

7. Orange peel oils are a great moisturizer and keep pesky ants and mosquitos away.

So, the next time you enjoy an orange, enjoy all of the other things it can do for you too!



Save The Date....

Who? You, your children, your family, your friends, everyone from everywhere.

What? Mass In Motion Kids Health Fair

When? WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20th from 5:30-7:30p

Where? Fitchburg State University, Main Lobby, Hammond Building

Across from the library.

Why? To teach families about Mass in Motion and healthy behaviors.

How? FREE. Lots of AMAZING RAFFLE PRIZES and FUN things for the entire family!!

Some prizes are- FAMILY 4 Pack to the Ecotarium, Market Basket $25 gift cards & much more.

Also....there will be activities, face painting, FREE food, interactive demos by Wachusett CrossFit, Modern Martial Arts, and MOC Peer Educators.

DON'T MISS THIS FREE EVENT!!!!!

CHC Walking Club

CHC Walking Club

Walking is one of the simplest and safest aerobic exercises you can do. It will help you strengthen your bones, control your weight, and condition your heart and lungs.

· Decrease the risk of heart attack/ type 2 diabetes

· Control weight/ burns body fat

· Improve muscle tone

· Reduce Stress

· Increases energy

· Lowers high blood pressure

· improves efficiency of your heart and lungs

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

12:05-12:30p

(begins March 4, 2013)

Meet in front lobby with sneakers on. (weather pending)

Let’s get healthier together!

CHC Walking Club

CHC Walking Club

Walking is one of the simplest and safest aerobic exercises you can do. It will help you strengthen your bones, control your weight, and condition your heart and lungs.

· Decrease the risk of heart attack/ type 2 diabetes

· Control weight/ burns body fat

· Improve muscle tone

· Reduce Stress

· Increases energy

· Lowers high blood pressure

· improves efficiency of your heart and lungs

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

12:05-12:30p

(begins March 4, 2013)

Meet in front lobby with sneakers on. (weather pending)

Let’s get healthier together!

Lobby Project

A BIG Thank You to all of you in the CHC Community who stopped by our table and learned more about ways to get the kid's off the TV, computer and video games by replacing that with other FUN activities.

We had a hoola hoop there and some staff took part of the fun and got a little core workout as well....you know who you are...THANK YOU!!!

See you all next week!!

Delicious Cold Weather CrockPot Stew

Easy Veggie Stew

1 chopped zuchinni

1 chopped squash

1/2 carton of cherry tomatoes- cut in half

1 cup chopped broccoli

2 tbsps sofrito

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp chili powder

2 cups of water or sodium free vegetable stock

1 tsp pepper

1-2 pinches of sea salt

*Mix thoroughly, cover and set on low for 4-5 hours

*Try to mix every hour or so.

*You can also add chicken, turkey kielbasa, potatoes or gnocchi.

*Sofrito: blended green peppers, garlic, onions, cilantro, oregano.

*Enjoy hot! It's delicious, nutritious and hardy!!

*Have a small green salad on the side.

Delicious Pineapple Salsa

PINEAPPLE SALSA

makes about 2 1/2 cups

Pour over baked or grilled chicken for a delicious and nutritious meal.

*2 cups diced fresh pineapple

*1 cup roma tomato chopped
*1 cup diced red pepper
*1/2 cup chopped cilantro
*1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
*3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded or cayenne pepper to taste
*1 clove garlic, minced
*Juice of 1 large lime

submitted by Michelle Allen