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Fit Over Fifty – Hips and Glutes

May 28, 2020 By tara

by Kim Clements, ACE certified Instructor

The hip joints are crucial in enabling you to walk, bend, climb, sit and stand with ease. They require strong surrounding muscles to give them the stability and support they need. The trio of Glutes, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, perform that job for you. The glutes are a large set of muscles that together connect your trunk to your legs. They support the hip joint enabling you to move with strength and control. Whether you are a competitive athlete or a frisky senior citizen, it’s important to include glute work in your daily exercise regime.

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Find the Fun in Cooking

May 28, 2020 By tara

By Jessica Roy MS RD LDN

Many of my clients come to me asking for help with cooking. Some feel uncomfortable in the kitchen, others are unsure of what may constitute a balanced meal, and then there are those who just don’t like to cook but still want to eat healthy. If you can commiserate with those who dislike cooking, read on for some tips to hopefully make cooking more fun for you!

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Broccomole – A twist on guacamole

May 18, 2020 By allyhochman

By Janyce Gately MS, RD, LDN, HC

There are many ways to eat broccoli; steamed, roasted, or riced. There are also many reasons to include this veggie on your plate. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber as well as powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals (which cause cell damage). Here is a way to include broccoli in a new way. Use it as a dip, spread it on sandwiches, or as a condiment to compliment your favorite dish.

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients
1 tomato, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup finely chopped green onion
1 jalapeno, seeded, minced and membrane removed
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/3 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1 cup cooked broccoli, coarsely pureed in the blender or food processor

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Twice Baked Faux-Tatoes

May 12, 2020 By allyhochman

By Janyce Gately MS, RD, LDN, HC

This is a great tasting side dish that won’t have you missing the potatoes. A nice substitution for high calorie scalloped potatoes but this one is loaded with potassium, Vitamin A, and is low in carbohydrates. You’ll swear you’re eating the real thing!

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