Best Time for Exercise

Not a morning person? That’s fine. The best time to exercise is when your energy is highest. People give up when they try to force themselves to work out at a time their body refuses to accommodate. Don't sign up...
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Get Moving

Don't set exercise goals you can't meet. Otherwise, you'll stop working out all together. Exercising for 90 minutes really hard one day and not being able to exercise again for a week isn’t helpful. Be consistent. Try to work out...
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Inspire Yourself

Treadmills can get tiresome. Put a small inspirational note on the console ("Stay strong!"). If words don't move you, then work out in front of a TV when your favorite show is on.
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Make Exercise Exciting

Don't just go through the motions. Make exercise exciting. You will want to keep at it and for longer periods of time. On your next walk, jog, or outdoor activity, pay attention to what's going on around you – the...
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Stretching

Regular stretching can help you achieve flexibility and a good range of motion in your joints. It also improves circulation and relieves stress. Try stretching every night before bed. It’ll give you more energy when you wake.
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The World is Your Gym

Rake leaves, prune bushes, and pick up trash in the yard. Go for a short walk before breakfast or after dinner or both. Start with 5 to 10 minutes. Then, work up to 30. Choose a hilly route and pick...
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Recipe: Asian Noodle Salad

Asian Noodle Salad: 1 pkg. sliced grilled chicken 2 c. vermicelli noodles 1/2 c. red pepper 2 T crushed cashews 2 ea. green onion 1 can baby corn 1/2 c. peanut sauce 1. Cook noodles, cool then toss in sauce....
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Recipe: Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Banana Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients: 2 bananas 1 small bag of frozen strawberries 1 cup non or low fat yogurt 1 cup granola 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions: Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend all together till...
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Recipe: Brown Rice Pilaff

Ingredients: 2 cups Food Loin Whole Grain Brown Rice 1 Tbl Canola Oil 1 small Onion, chopped fine 1 Qt Food Loin Lo-Fat Chicken Stock 4 oz Dried Fruit such as Cranberries, Raisins, small diced Pineapple or other Tropical Fruits...
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Recipe: Five-Spice Turkey and Lettuce Wraps

Five-Spice Turkey and Lettuce Wraps ½ cup water ½ cup instant brown rice 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed...
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Recipe: Fresh Fruit Smoothie

1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt 1 cup peaches, sliced 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, stemmed 1 1/2 cups ice chips Pour ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Yield about 4 cups. by Chef Donald...
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Recipe: Fruit Smoothie

1/4 c fruit juice concentrate (any flavor) 2 c. frozen fruit(any type) 1 c. yogurt, plain 1/4-1/2 c milk Blend first three ingredients together, and add milk to smooth
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Recipe: Granola Peanut Butter Balls

2 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons peanut butter 2 cups granola 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, or as needed In a large bowl, mix together the honey and peanut butter. Using a spatula, stir in the granola. Add enough milk to...
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Recipe: Mediterranean Shrimp with Jeweled Cous Cous

1 c. cous cous 1 1/4c. vegetable stock 2 T. olive oil 1/4 c. parsley 1/4 c. toasted pine nuts 1/4 c. raisins 2 t. cumin TT Salt and Pepper 1. In a small pan heat the stock, oil, and...
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Recipe: Mini Cereal Bites

Mini Cereal Bites Ingredients: 3 cups Cheerios 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup walnuts 4 - 5 oz chocolate chips 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 2 tbsp honey water Instructions: Mix dry ingredients together. Melt in microwave...
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Recipe: Mini Granola Yogurt Cups

Mini Granola Yogurt Cups Ingredients: 1-2 cup dried bananas 10 oz non fat yogurt about 1/2 cup granola (for topping) honey Instructions: Layer dried bananas on bottom of muffin tin Then layer with yogurt Top with granola Drizzle with honey...
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Recipe: Orange Blueberry Muffins

Orange Blueberry Muffins Ingredients: 1 box pre-made blueberry muffin mix (discard can blueberries if box has one) 3/4 cup OJ (replacing the milk) 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (replacing the oil) 6 tbsp baby fruit/vegetable puree (replacing the 2 eggs) 1/2...
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Recipe: Planked Salmon

Choose an oak or cedar plank only to fit your oven. You can use a baking sheet if you don't have a plank. Ingredients: Olive oil for brushing 1/4 cup Texas Pete Honey Mustard 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 cup...
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Recipe: Roasted Tomato and Basil Bisque

2 large tomatoes 1/2 c. vegetable stock 2 T cream 2 T fresh basil TT Salt and pepper TT Parmesan cheese 1.Cut tomatoes in half, remove the core and most of the seeds, season with salt and pepper, roast in...
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Recipe: Wake Up Smoothie

Wake Up Smoothie Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced ½ cup raspberries or 2 kiwi peeled and sliced 1 cup nonfat yogurt ¼ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons of honey Place all ingredients in the...
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Recipe:Black Bean Artichoke Burger

Black Bean Artichoke Burger Ingredients: 1 15oz can black beans 1 13oz can quartered artichokes bottoms 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup onion 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup oatmeal 1 egg 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2...
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Recipe:STIR FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES, QUICK AND EASY

STIR FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES, QUICK AND EASY INGREDIENTS: 1 LB BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN, CUT INTO 1/2" CUBES 1 MED ONION, PEELED, HALVED AND CUT INTO THIN STRIPS 2 STRIPS CELERY, PEELED AND CUT ON AN ANGLE INTO THIN STRIPS...
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Best Walking Cities Finder

Check out how North Carolina's cities rank on the Best Walking Cities Finder from Prevention Magazine. http://www.prevention.com/bestcities/
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