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Clean Eating Recipe:

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash-Apple Soup: Combine 8 cups of chopped butternut squash, 3 cups of water, 2 cups each of sweet onions and parsnips, along with 2 cups of unsalted vegetable stock, and 1 ½ cups of Granny Smith apple. Add a fresh rosemary sprig, 1 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper to the 5-quart slow cooker. Let it simmer on LOW for around 6 hours until the vegetables are tender. After discarding the rosemary, blend the mixture, adding ¼ cup of velvety heavy cream for a creamy touch. Savor the warm goodness, and for a vegan option, use plant-based milk instead of cream.

Clean Eating Recipe:Crunchy Citrus Salad

Ingredients: 1 zucchini, chopped and peeled; 1 carrot, chopped and peeled; 1/2 napa cabbage, chopped; 1 green pepper, thinly sliced; 2 stalk green onions, minced; 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented; 1 lime, peeled and segmented; 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 handful bean sprouts. Dressing: 2/3 c water; 1 handful cashews; 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/2 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp soy sauce. Simply add all ingredients together, toss in dressing, and serve!

Laughter is the Best Medicine

My face in the mirror isn’t wrinkled or drawn. My house isn’t dirty. The cobwebs are gone. My garden looks lovely and so does my lawn. I think I might never put my glasses back on.

Words To Live By

“Do not forget what a powerful impact you have when you align with your inner truth. Trust the guidance of your inner wisdom today and act on its whispers.” Keith Macpherson

Words to Live By

“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.” – Anne Wilson Schaef

Words to Live By

“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” – Swami Sivananda

Stay Active Safely in the Heat

Hotter weather is here and many of us spend a lot more time outside – it’s important to stay active all year long, but in the heat it’s especially important to do it in a safe way. Refrain from strenuous physical activities in hot/humid conditions outdoors, particularly if you are not used to the conditions or are not used to being physically active.

Take it easier when you exercise and be active during the cooler times of the day – early morning or late evening, if you are not able to be active in an air-conditioned environment.

Wear loose fitting, lightweight, clothing. Cotton/linen clothing can be a cooler option. Be sure to stay hydrated. As we get older, we do not notice thirst as much which increases the risk for dehydration which can be very dangerous! Don’t wait until you feel thirsty, drink lots of fluids, especially during exercise.
Be safe out there and have fun!