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Apple Recipes

by: Jackie Smith

Apple and Dried Cherry Chutney
1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
1 ½ cups chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 ...Read More

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Apples

by: Jackie Smith

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An apple a day really may keep the doctor away! Research shows that the combination of phytochemicals in apples plays an important role in antioxidant and anti-cancer activity.  This complex mix of phytonutrients works synergistically to:
Promote Heart Health

The mix of soluble and insoluble fiber in apples work together to lower cholesterol ...Read More

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Food and Mood: Be Happy. Eat Breakfast

by: Allison Stuart Kaplan

What are you having for Breakfast?
IN YOUR FACE
Making smart, delicious and nutritious breakfast choices can make the difference between feeling blue and blah or bright, energized and strong all day long! You can start your day on a happier path by simply eating a nutritious breakfast.
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. ...Read More

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Stuck home with the kids?

by: Allison Stuart Kaplan

Climb the stairs. Not the walls.
Don’t  let four walls keep you from getting your daily dose of exercise. Get your shoes on, turn up the tunes and head for the stairs! (bring the kids along). We have the perfect high energy 30 minute workout for you!
First thing in the morning, if possible. Motivation and energy ...Read More

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Healthy Hair!

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Long or short, hair always looks best when it’s healthy. And when our hair is looking its best, we feel our best. Here are some tips to get your hair and yourself in tip-top shape.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for split ends except to cut them off. There is no serum, spray or gel that ...Read More

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Keep your kids healthy and energized this fall with our list of kid friendly snacks!

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Celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or low-fat cream cheese.
Any fruit. Bananas, grapes and apples are the easiest and least messy to eat. Try serving apples with low-fat cheese or peanut butter.
Any vegetables. Baby carrots come in small, portable snack size packets and snap peas are fun if you can get your kids to ...Read More

Laundry Basket Presses

Laundry Basket Presses

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An unusual but every effective squat and press! Forever change the way you look at your clothes-filled laundry basket!

Set your filled basket of clothes on the floor
Plant your feet firmly on the floor, hip distance apart. Bend your knees and shoot your hips way back. Squat as low as you comfortably can.
With your belly in ...Read More

Add a Little Oomph to Your Smile!

Add a Little Oomph to Your Smile!

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Plies,’Relives’and Pearly whites in 5 minutes flat! A new kind of morning exercise routine…
This exercise daily was inspired from a client, Elaine Polk
Elaine likes to work on developing her balance while brushing her teeth in the morning. This may even be helpful for working on coordination skills. Have you ever tried brushing your teeth while ...Read More

Apples for Everyone

Apples for Everyone

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There are about 2500 varieties of apples grown in U.S., which means tons of flavors and textures to choose from. Here’s a rundown on some of the most popular apples around this autumn:

Red Delicious: Sweet, crisp and is best served fresh or in a salad.
Golden Delicious: Sweet and tender. Perfect pie-baking.
Granny Smith: Tart and Crisp.
Jonathan: ...Read More

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

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Know the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, it turns out there’s a reason for that phrase. Several, in fact. Here’s a just a few:

Research shows that apples contain a flavonoid called phloridzin, which is a powerful antioxidant that is only found in apples, and may protect women from developing ...Read More

My Favorite Craving Killer!

My Favorite Craving Killer!

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Gargle Swish and Spit!
This works!  Go to the store and stock up on dixie cups and the worst tasting mouth washes you can find. Try a few! Stock up on the one you would most likely use to poison someone with. When you get that urge to binge, eat something you know you’ll feel awful ...Read More

How to Stay Healthy on Vacation

How to Stay Healthy on Vacation

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Bring snacks all the time. Get a box of fiber-filled, low-cal granola bars to take with you for on the plane and when you reach your destination.Snack on one at when you’re lying on the beach or during a mid-day shopping marathon. It’s more satisfying than a 400-calorie cookie from a nearby coffee shop, because ...Read More

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Do the Bride Walk

by: Allison Stuart Kaplan

I have trained many brides-to-be. Good posture is an absolute requirement as you head down the aisle. Here is how we practice… Back to old school!
Get your good posture on! Place a book on top of your head. Walk a long hallway several times, with turns. Keep your eyes looking straight ahead!

Walk up and down ...Read More

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Silver Linings: Surviving Breast Cancer

by: Dr. Ruth Lerman

Helping Women Beat Cancer Even After the Treatments are Over
Surviving cancer is unmeasurable accomplishment, an exhausting and challenging process both physically and mentally. It is a battle that can take a huge toll on a survivor’s mind, body and spirit. The healing process doesn’t end when the cancer is gone.
The Silver Linings Program, sponsored by ...Read More

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LUNGevity: Lung Cancer Walk

by: Aviva Friedman

Dear Friends,
Because of your individual support and unwavering belief, you helped me tackle the most daunting challenge of my life – Lung Cancer.
Today, I am Strong. Today, I am a Survivor.
Yet, there are others not as fortunate. Each year Lung Cancer kills more people than all other cancers combined. It affects non-smokers, smokers and past ...Read More

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