| Spring has Sprung! It is that time of the year when the flowers are springing up everywhere! Hope you are getting out there and enjoying the weather and the new blooms. |
| Recipe of the MonthVegan Pasta Salad Servings: 8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Ingredients:8oz of red lentil pasta1 cup of dry quinoa6oz artichoke hearts, drained1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed½ cucumber½ onion, finely diced1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced1 orange bell pepper, finely diced3 tomatoes, finely chopped1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning4 tablespoons of avocado oil or olive oil Instructions: Cook pasta according to package, drain and rinse with cold water. Set asideCook quinoa according to package, remove from heat, and set aside to cool. Wash and chop all the veggies. Mix veggies, pasta, quinoa, seasoning, and oil in one large bowl.Cover, and place in the fridge for 1 hour .Enjoy! Great as a side to anything grilled, also great to bring to an event as a side! |
| Movement of the Month Farmer’s Walk Builds strength Whole-body workout Improves aerobic capacity Benefit your daily activities How to do a Farmer’s Walk: You’ll need: 2 evenly weighted items to carry An open space to walk at least 10 steps in a straight line Start by selecting the appropriately weighted items and placing them on the floor on either side of your body. Reach down, bending at the hips and knees, and grasp items in each hand. Lift them up by extending your hips and knees, keeping a neutral spine throughout. Hold the items at your side with a firm grip. Stand tall, keeping your shoulders, back, and core tight. Initiate the movement by walking forward at an even pace with your eyes focused straight ahead of you. Complete the desired amount of steps, come to a stop, and place the dumbbells down while keeping a tight core and neutral spine. Once you get stronger, you can begin to carry your items faster, and upping your weights. |
| Monthly tip! “Of you are positive, you’ll see opportunities instead of obstacles” — Widad Akrawi Your mindset is your view! Put a smile on and get going! Stop making excuses. |