Healthy Diet: 2 Ways to Use Your Tomatoes for Dinner
Posted on Jul 22, 2015
Nothing says summer more than the arrival of the crown jewel of summer produce – the sun-kissed tomato. If you are stuck using tomatoes in salads then here are two fresh ways to use your tomatoes for dinner instead: Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce: Ingredients: 4-6 medium sized tomatoes, cored and chopped (you can peel the […]
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Wisconsin Activities: 5 Wisconsin Summer Hot Spots
Posted on Jul 20, 2015
5 Wisconsin Summer Hot Spots 1. Cave Point County Park: Sturgeon Bay, WI Cave point is a new found attraction in Door County. With lots of camping space and a location on lake Michigan, it is a great place for everyone. If you have trouble finding something to do here, then you must have taken a […]
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Healthy Diet: Garlic Scape Pesto
Posted on Jul 15, 2015
Have you ever seen Garlic Scapes at the Farmer’s Market and not known what they are, much less how to use them? You can use them to make a delicious garlic scape pesto for your next pizza or pasta dish. Garlic Scape Pesto Ingredients: 10-12 scapes roughly chopped ¼ cup slivered almonds ½ cup extra virgin olive oil […]
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Running Tips: Hydration
Posted on Jul 13, 2015
As we get into the peak of the summer hydration is an important thing on our minds. As temperatures climb exercising becomes harder as we lose more fluids through sweat. During exercise, the normal person loses about 2-3 liters of sweat per hour. This leads to body mass losses of around 2-3%. Although this number isn’t that […]
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Healthy Diet: Strawberry Rhubarb Soda Syrup
Posted on Jul 08, 2015
Peanut butter and jelly. Strawberries and cream. Dark chocolate and sea salt. Honey and apples. There are just some food combinations that love each other. The two halves are made better when combined into one whole. I would also include rhubarb and strawberries in this list. The bitterness of the rhubarb and the sweetness of […]
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Wisconsin Activities: Outdoor fun
Posted on Jul 06, 2015
Yoga in the park: City Park, Appleton Every Wednesday 6pm I was biking past city park last Wednesday and came across a huge crowd of people. I found out later that it was yoga in the park and was shocked that I haven’t heard of it until then. Empower yoga and the Appleton Parks and Recreation […]
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PT Tips: Stay Active No Matter What Age
Posted on Jul 03, 2015
Staying active throughout life plays a crucial part in both mental and physical health. According to the World Health Organization, only 22% of the population 65 years and older continues to exercise regularly and that number splits in half as adults reach the age of 85 years of age. With less time spent exercising, we are putting ourselves at risk for a […]
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Healthy Diet: Carrot and Avocado Salad
Posted on Jul 01, 2015
Last week we roasted beets from Farmer’s Market to make a delicious salad. This week we are roasting carrots and pairing them with avocados. I am always on the lookout for different or unusual combinations and this recipe from Smitten Kitchen caught my eye. The sweetness of the carrots pairs beautifully with the freshness of […]
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