Food and Fitness

The season of eating your way through Halloween to Valentine's Day or even Easter is coming upon us with maddening speed. So many celebrations with delicious treats everywhere you look! It's easy to lose track of your family's health goals. How can you stay in control? 

Healthy habits can be...

Fall crisp apples gives this salad a little sweetness. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Shauna Paskell, Radiation Oncology, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, Burbank Campus, Fitchburg, MA 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• ½ c. dried apples
• 4 c. romaine lettuce
• Dried cranberries, as much as desired
• ¼...

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Have some leftover chicken? With just a few ingredients, you can re-purpose it for a healthy lunch. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Frances Lucas, UMass Memorial Medical Center - Marlborough Campus, Marlborough, MA 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 c. chopped, cooked chicken
• ¼ c. diced celery
• ¼...

A great recipe for the tomatoes just coming off the vine. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Debby Bernier, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. 

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• Olives of your choice, amount based on your liking
• 8 oz...

The secret to this salad is in the dressing. Enjoy. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Dominika Schmid, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• Salad
• 2 c. spring mix
• 1 small can of corn
• 1/2 c. feta cheese
• 1 c. cherry tomatoes
• Additional items...

A burst of freshness with sweet, tangy and savory flavors. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Jay Cyr, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. 

Serves 4

Ingredients

Salad

• 4 c. of spinach
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, peeled and diced
• ¼ c. of feta cheese...

If you like salmon, you'll love it even more when it's drizzled with avocado cilantro lime dressing. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Joey Cyr, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• ½ c. fresh yellow tomatoes, halved
• ½ c. fresh cherry or grape tomatoes...