Nutrition

healthy February snacks

Healthy February Snacks

Yogurt & Granola Fruit Kabobs Ingredients Fresh fruit chunks of choice (apples, pineapple, bananas, strawberries) Vanilla yogurt Granola Instructions Thread a piece of fruit onto a toothpick or popsicle stick. Dip the bottom half of the fruit piece into yogurt. Roll the yogurt coated piece of fruit in granola, to evenly coat. Notes Nutrition Facts: …

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five starr pilates and fitness shining star

A Five Starr Pilates & Fitness Shining Star!

By Laura Scavuzzo Wheeler  Professor of English at Long Beach City College for (can it be?) twenty years. I’ve been scheduling in an hour of Pilates six days a week for about two years now. Because I teach English, I spend inordinate amounts of time—hours and hours every weekend in addition to moments snatched between my classes and …

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what mom wants

What a Mom Wants…

We’re proud moms, but that doesn’t mean that all of our jewelry has to be engraved with our children’s names or that the only artwork we want on display is an abstract doodle by a 4-year-old. And it certainly doesn’t mean that we want another machine-washable “handbag.” This Mother’s Day, the items topping our real …

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five spice salmon

Five Spice Crusted Salmon

Five-Spice Crusted Salmon with Ginger Pan Sauce  Serves: Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 4 (5-ounce) salmon fillets, skinless and pin bones removed 2 teaspoons ground Sichuan pepper 2 teaspoons ground star anise 2-½ teaspoon ground fennel seeds ¾ teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and minced 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable …

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broccoli cheese bites

Broccoli Cheese Bites

 Ingredients 2 cups broccoli, cooked and chopped 1 cup cheddar cheese 12 Ritz crackers, crumbled 1 egg Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray mini muffin tin with non-stick baking spray. Cook broccoli. Combine broccoli, cheese, 10 Ritz crackers, and egg in a food processor until everything is well combined. Spoon mixture into mini muffin …

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how to apply sunscreen

How to apply sunscreen

How to apply sunscreen   Sunscreen is safe and can protect your skin against skin cancer and premature aging. However, it is not as effective unless it’s applied correctly. Follow these tips from dermatologists when applying sunscreen: Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water resistant, and provides broad-spectrum coverage, …

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summer hydration

Summer Hydration

Being well-hydrated is essential for good health. Consuming water is necessary to keep the body’s systems functioning properly. This is especially important to remember during the summer months when we need to increase our fluid intake to counteract warmer temperatures and higher humidity. Tips for staying hydrated Hydration is vital to our overall health and …

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mother day brunch ham and egg crepe squares

Mother's Day Brunch Ham & Egg Crepe Squares

INGREDIENTS 4 Simple Crepes 8 slices black forest ham 4 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper Chopped fresh chives DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 4 crepes on a rimmed baking sheet. Place 2 slices ham on each crepe. Crack 1 egg into center of each; fold edges toward center. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until egg …

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