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March 2019

Recipes

Winter Stew

Ingredients 1⁄2 pound winter squash, diced (or 1⁄2 can, about 8 ounces,low-sodium sweet potatoes, drained) 1⁄2 pound turnips, diced (or 1⁄2 can, about 8 ounces, low- sodium sliced potatoes, drained) 1⁄2 cup onions, diced 21⁄2 cups low-sodium tomato juice 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika (if you have it) 1 can (about 24 ounces) canned beef 1⁄4 cup (about 2 ounces) canned apricots, drained and diced Directions In a…

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Nutrition

8 Reasons to Take a Rest Day

Feeling stressed or burned out or having a tough time falling asleep even though you are physically exhausted are all possible signs of overtraining and an indicator that you need to allow for more rest time in your workout program. But if the thought of a day away from the gym or not enjoying your favorite activity leaves you feeling concerned, here are eight benefits of taking a complete rest…

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Recipes

Banana Berry Muffins

Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 4 tablespoons applesauce 1⁄4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons egg mix 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons water 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup whole wheat flour 1⁄4 cup quick cooking oats 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup blueberries or strawberries (fresh or frozen) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin panwith nonstick cooking spray. In…

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