Nutrition & Weight Loss
Get a Summer of Sessions!
Summer shouldn’t just be for the kids! Make this summer YOUR summer and let Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance help you feel better about the shape you are in. Our certified athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches will tailor a plan specifically for you. They’ll keep you motivated to achieve your personal fitness […]READ MORE
If Cutting Boards Could Talk…
A friend of mine recently came by our house with her family. Friends for years, we’ve shared many a gourmet meal courtesy of my husband’s knack for being able to cook just about anything. As we watched my husband cut up a dozen heirloom tomatoes from his garden, she said out loud: “If only that […]READ MORE
Top 10 Super Foods: #10 Pomegranate Juice
Pom Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice has no added sugar, colorants, or cheap filler juices. It is a great source of potassium and is gluten-free. It can be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores and comes with blueberry, cranberry, cherry, mango, kiwi, and nectarine. Pomegranate juice has been shown in clinical studies to […]READ MORE
If Cutting Boards Could Talk…
A friend of mine recently came by our house with her family. Friends for years, we’ve shared many a gourmet meal courtesy of my husband’s knack for being able to cook just about anything. As we watched my husband cut up a dozen heirloom tomatoes from his garden, she said out loud: “If only that […]READ MORE
Drop the Soda Habit, Drop Some Pounds
If you’re trying to lose weight, think about strategy. What you eat plays the biggest part in how much you weigh. So where do you start? By finding something you can change that will have the most impact. I’m a big fan of taking baby steps. Give up everything bad for you and you’ll probably […]READ MORE
Need a healthy summer recipe? Try Summer Peach and Tomato Salsa!
This recipe for summer peach and tomato salsa comes from our Registered Dietitian at Chilled Ponds in Greenbrier– Lauren Barkan, RD. Ingredients: 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/2 pound ripe peaches, pitted and cut into wedges 1/4 pound heirloom beefsteak tomatoes, cut into thick wedges 1/4 pound heirloom cherry or pear tomatoes, halved 1 […]READ MORE
Summer's Best Recipe – Chicken with Corn!
Ingredients: 2.5 cups cooked chicken breast 1 cup halved red and yellow tomatoes 1/2 thinly sliced small red onion 3 ears husked corn on the cob 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 12 sliced, pitted green olives 2 tbsp water 2 tsp olive oil 1.5 tsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp kosher salt Remove kernels from 3 […]READ MORE
Take Two Minutes to Ease Your Office Neck Pain
Working in an office can be hard on your neck and back muscles. Office chairs, computer screens, and desks are not always designed with optimum workplace ergonomics in mind. Luckily, Danish researchers have found that a simple two minute exercise program (performed at your desk over the course of 10 weeks) can significantly lower neck […]READ MORE
Menu-Listed Calories – Don't Count on It
If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are someone has advised you to avoid eating out at restaurants. It’s easy to pile on the calories at the salad bar. And you don’t really want to know how much salt goes into your favorite entree. To help customers watching their waistline, restaurant owners will sometimes list […]READ MORE
Menu-Listed Calories – Don’t Count on It
If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are someone has advised you to avoid eating out at restaurants. It’s easy to pile on the calories at the salad bar. And you don’t really want to know how much salt goes into your favorite entree. To help customers watching their waistline, restaurant owners will sometimes list […]READ MORE