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Cholesterol: Lower It with Lifestyle Changes

Cholesterol: Lower It with Lifestyle Changes

Every cell in our bodies contains cholesterol. We need cholesterol to make hormones, digest fats and convert sunlight into vitamin D.
Nourishing Our Senior Volunteers: Clarence’s Story

Nourishing Our Senior Volunteers: Clarence's Story

Clarence is a soft-spoken senior with a big heart. A retired literature professor, he has always been drawn to nurturing others.
Recipe: Raw, No-bake Energy Bars

Recipe: Raw, No-bake Energy Bars

Try this recipe for Raw, No-bake Energy Bars.
Paul and Casper

Paul's Story: "Project Open Hand opened my eyes"

Diagnosed with HIV in the late 1980s, Paul is thankful for resources like Project Open Hand.
From Our Kitchen to Yours: Red Curry Chicken Recipe

From Our Kitchen to Yours: Red Curry Chicken Recipe

Red Curry Chicken is a favorite dish of many Project Open Hand clients.
Broccoli

7 Ways to Get Your Veggies on a Budget

Although purchasing fresh veggies can often be expensive, there are a few savvy ways to help you get more bang for your buck.
Eat till you are only 80% full to increase longetivity

"Hara Hachi Bu" for Good Health

Hara Hachi Bu translates to "eat until you are 80% full," and is a conscious way to practice calorie control.
Is a Tomato a Fruit or a Veggie?

Is a Tomato a Fruit or a Veggie?

Have you ever been asked if a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable? Do you know how to tell the difference?
Wellness Elixir Recipe

Wellness Elixir Recipe

Try this tasty, spiced beverage – an original recipe from Maggie Gori, Communications Chair for our Young Professionals Council.
Recipe: Sicilian Couscous

Recipe: Sicilian Couscous

heck out a healthy favorite from Jen Wieman, president of our Young Professionals Council.

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