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Fitness Tip of the Week:
- How good is your balance? Balance is very important for everyday activities and to help prevent injuries. Here are some exercises to try and see where your balance level lies! The first is a single-leg balance stand. You should be able to hold each leg for 30 sec; for more of a challenge, try a single-leg squat. Repeat 8-10 times on each leg. This tests how stable you are and incorporates flexibility. To read more on the proper way to complete this exercises here is a link! There are a few more balance exercises to try!
Smoothie Recipe of the Week:
- Fruit Smoothie
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, blueberries and chopped mangos
- 1/4 cup 2% plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Optional 1-2 basil leaves, 2-3 mint leaves, 1/2 teaspoon peeled, chopped ginger
Lunch Recipe of the Week:
- Smoked Turkey & Farro Salad
- 1 cup farro
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 6-ounce slice deli smoked turkey (3/4 inch thick), skin removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup diced smoked cheese, such as cheddar or gouda
- 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1 large stalk celery, chopped
- 1 ripe but firm avocado, diced
- 3/4 cup slivered soft sun-dried tomatoes
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Dinner Recipe of the Week:
- Sicilian Olive Chicken
- 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil or other italian-style seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1/3 cup halved Sicilian or other green olives
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
- 4 4-ounce chicken cutlets
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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Exercise of the Week:
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