Pulled pork has become a delicacy that North Carolina is known for world-wide. And it’s so simple to make using a slow cooker (Crock Pot). Plus, you won’t have to heat up the kitchen on a summer day. Pulled pork is high in protein, gluten-free and low-carb. In my easy recipe on the Blue Cross NC blog, I show how to make it lower in fat as well. Whether you’re making it for your family or a Continue Reading
Interviewed in The Washington Post
I was honored and so excited to be interviewed by writer Pam Moore for a story in The Washington Post, "Why quarantine led some people to better fitness habits, and how they can maintain them." Along with three other experts, I gave strategies to help you maintain your fitness habits during the quarantine and after your schedule returns to normal. The story is linked above on the newspaper's Continue Reading
100 screen-free ways to keep kids active this summer
For many kids, summer can mean a lot of time in front of a phone, tablet or TV. And with sports and summer camps on hold because of the coronavirus, our kids may be feeling especially stir crazy. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, you’ll find a printable list of ideas to combat boredom and encourage physical activity. Help your kids or grandkids be healthy and happy this summer with these fun Continue Reading
Instantly feel better with these work-from-home stretches
With the coronavirus crisis, working from home is suddenly the new normal for millions of people around the world. For many, that means long hours in a less-than-ideal chair and desk. Your home office might be the kitchen table or living room sofa. And your back, neck, hips and legs may be feeling the discomfort of it. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I demonstrate nine simple but Continue Reading
Three ingredients to help you lose the ‘Quarantine 15’
With our state on lockdown over the past few months, it’s no wonder that many of us are snacking more and moving less. At the same time, many are also dealing with stress and uncertainty. On social media, memes and posts with #Quarantine15 have been trending, a twist on the legendary “freshman 15” pounds. If your pants are feeling a bit tighter these days, you’re far from alone. In my post Continue Reading
A fun circuit workout you can do in your backyard or outdoor space
If your home workout is starting to feel like a grind, maybe it’s time to shake things up and try something different. Taking your workout outside is a breath of fresh air, in every sense! Get energized with this simple, no-equipment circuit workout you can do in your backyard, outside your apartment or condo building, or in any outdoor space. All of these exercises are beginner-friendly, and Continue Reading