Fit Together Highlight – We Want to Support YOU!
We are eager to support your Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Projects! Our 2025 grant funds are now available for community-based, non-profit partners within Torrington and Winchester. Applications are due June 30, 2025.
Learn more about the: HEAL Grant Application
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Kid Tip for Spring – Welcome to Strawberry Season
May 20th is National Pick Strawberries Day! As we welcome in berry season, we celebrate the outstanding health benefits of these simple treats. They make a healthy, easy snack on their own, but combine them with banana and yogurt and you’ve got a decadent dessert kids will love. Follow this super simple, Strawberries with Banana Cream recipe that is perfect any time of day.
Worksite Wellness Tip – Walking at Work
With the weather warming up, it is a great time to get outside for a walk. Walking at work, during breaks and after lunch, is an excellent way to stay active, relieve stress, and even create connections with co-workers. This month’s workplace resource includes tips on getting in more steps.
Get great Walking at Work Tips here.
Healthy Recipes – A Better Barbecue
Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means barbecue season is beginning. Grilling is a healthy way to cook if you start with the right ingredients. Leaner meats like chicken and fish are the best bets. You can even get creative with bean-based burgers and veggies.
Find dozens of Healthy BBQ and Grilling Recipes in this month’s resource from the American Heart Association.
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