Tomato Cucumber Salad

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Ready in 15 min Serves 8 people 125 calories Total per serving Ingredients 1 Long Cucumber 1 Pint of Cherry Tomatoes 8 oz of Fresh Low-Fat Mozzarella 3 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon of Basil Preparation Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Stir all three ingredients together in a large bowl. Combine…

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Interval Running

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Interval training involves alternating periods of high-intensity activities with periods of low-intensity activities. Interval training is common in many types of workouts, but interval running includes alternating periods of sprinting, jogging, and walking. Including interval running in your routine can be a great way to build endurance and strength. Three Interval Training Options: Interval Plan…

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Spring Veggie Frittata

Ready in 30 min Serves 6 ppl 134 calories Total per serving Ingredients 6 large eggs Ā¼ cup of milk. Ā½ tablespoon of olive oil 4 spring onions or scallions, 1ā„2 cup chopped asparagus, tender parts 1ā„2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1ā„2 cup halved mini mozzarella balls Ground thyme Preparation Preheat the oven to 400Ā°F.…

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Coping with the Pandemic

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Take a Step Away From the News While itā€™s important to be informed, it can be overwhelming to review the pandemic news all the time. If listening to death tolls or arguments over the vaccine is stressful for you, then remember that itā€™s okay to step away from the news. Turn off the TV or…

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Avocado Egg

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Ready in 25 min Serves 2 ppl 212 calories Total per serving Ingredients 1 Large Avocado Ā¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese (or a cheese of your choice) 2 Egg yolks Preparation Preheat Oven to 425 degrees. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. If the space left by the pit is small,…

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Pilates, Anyone?

Roll-Up Similar to a sit-up, this exercise will work your lower abs. Begin by laying on the ground with your arms and legs stretched out. Then, keeping your limbs stretched away from your body, sit up using your core strength to perform the motion. The motion is meant to be slow and controlled, and you…

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Morning Routines

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Creating a daily routine and a morning routine, in particular, can have fantastic benefits for your mental health. First, it creates structure, which often reduces stress and promotes productivity. When you know what youā€™re going to do every morning, you donā€™t have to spend time scrambling to get ready because you already have your schedule…

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How to Build a Stretching Routine

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Stretching can improve circulation, increase mobility, and decrease stress. In other words, itā€™s a great addition to your daily routine! You can stretch before and after a workout or in any spare time you have. The most important aspect is building a consistent stretching routine that works for you. Here are some tips! Tips to…

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Managing Stress Through Movement

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Exercising is a great way to manage your stress levels! Read on to learn why working out could be an essential part of improving your mental health. Mental Health Benefits of Exercise It pumps up your endorphins. When you work out, your brain produces endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that trigger a positive feeling in your…

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Avocado Brownies

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Not much is better than an ooey-gooey chocolate brownie. Except knowing that it won’t ruin all that hard work you put in this week! Try these “healthy” avocado brownies. We’ve swapped out many of our unhealthy ingredients with healthy ones, the star of the show being avocados! We know that avocados are full of fat…

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