From food and healthy recipes to fitness exercises and research studies, the AHWC blog offers expert health and wellness advice.
AHWC member, Emily Duncan, shares her fitness journey. “I joined the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center in August of 2016, the same time I started my Ph.D. training on campus. Let me tell you why it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! My fitness routine prior to joining AHWC can be summarized as…
Enjoy this healthy, vegan alternative to green chile stew featuring roasted green chiles, butternut squash, and quinoa! Ingredients 2 T olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced 2 T minced garlic 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes 3 cups of vegetable broth 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled and oven-roasted 1 cup…
Meet new AHWC Fitness Specialist Maddie Bilbo. Learn more about what made her want to become a trainer and her well-rounded training background. What’s your home town? “I am from a suburb northwest of Chicago named Elmwood Park.” What made you become a trainer? “I’ve always had better than average awareness of my body movements, so…
Sprouts are a nutritious vegetable that offers many benefits for overall health. Have you tried growing your own? It’s easy to do! 1. Measure out about 1/3 cup of sprouts (bean, grain, vegetable, or nut) and rinse them under running water. 2. Place rinsed sprouts in a glass jar and fill jar 2/3rd of the…
Enjoy this healthy, crispy, tofu recipe that’s totally vegan! Serve it alongside your favorite side dish when you’re looking to add more protein to your diet. Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) block extra-firm tofu, pressed 1 cup non-dairy milk 1 t lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 t salt, divided 1 1/2 cup panko bread…
You’ll enjoy this creamy, smooth cheese substitute that’s easy to make. Serve it with our homemade English Muffins for a healthy snack! For the Muffins (makes 1 muffin) Ingredients 1/3 cups rolled oats 1 T chia seed ½ t baking powder 2 T unsweetened applesauce 1 T milk of choice Pinch of salt Preparation 1.…
Over 150 people attend Research & Health Fair at AHWC Over 150 people participated in health screenings, learned about research studies, and took part in culinary medicine cooking demos and recipes at the second annual Research & Health Fair. The Sept. 28 fair was organized by 9Health, the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC), and the CU School…
Baba ganoush is a middle eastern dip of mashed eggplant that’s easy to make, healthy, and delicious. Give this recipe from our Culinary Medicine Program a try today! Ingredients 2 pounds Italian eggplants (about 2 small-to-medium eggplants*) Medium cloves of garlic, pressed or minced 2 T lemon juice, more if necessary ¼ cup tahini ⅓…
We have several group exercise options and sometimes it can be hard to determine which class is the best for you. We’ve put together a list based on some of your most-asked questions to help you find your next favorite workout! Short on time? CXWORX (30 min) — Mon 5:15 pm with Trevor C. BODYPUMP…
Ingredients 2/3 cup whole natural almonds, divided 1 1/2 cups nonfat or 1% milk 1 cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt (non Greek-style) 1/3 cup all-fruit blueberry jam 1 t pure vanilla extract 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 T chia seeds 2 cups blueberries, divided Preparation 1. Toast the almonds in a dry…
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