Author: Irene Pastore

Hello! I am a Personal Trainer, Yoga and Pilates Instructor who specializes in fitness after 50. My service is Live Streaming. Connect with me from anywhere in the world. I look forward to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Quick and Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

November 17, 2021

I N G R E D I E N T S

1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch thick round pieces

2 eggs, beaten with a fork

1 1/2 cup bread crumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 jar marinara sauce (32 oz.)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Topping: 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

I N S T R U C T I O N S

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Dip eggplant into eggs, coating both sides. Remove eggplant from eggs, and coat each slice on both sides with bread crumbs. Coat baking sheet with oil. Place eggplant slices on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Turn eggplant, and bake another 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven.

In an 8 x 10 baking plan, begin layering marinara sauce with eggplant, and mozzarella cheese. Leave enough cheese for the topping. Increase the oven temperature to 475 degrees. Bake until cheese melts. If desired, top the dish with grated parmesan cheese.

U T E N S I LS

Large Baking Sheet With Raised Sides

Baking Pan 8 x 10

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Superwoman

November 17, 2021

S u p e r w o m a n

Superwoman is an upper and lower bodyweight strength training exercise that works the, glutes, shoulders, spinal muscles and hamstrings.

Instructions: From a prone position slowly lift your upper and lower body off the mat, and then return to the start position. The height of your lift depends on your strength. You should feel challenged, but not exhausted during the exercise.

Variation: Start with your legs and forehead resting on your mat.

Modifications: 1) Lift off the mat by bending both elbows to form right angles. Elbows in line with shoulders. 2) Support your weight by placing both arms on the mat. Elbows in line with shoulders.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider