Author: Irene Pastore

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Quick and Easy Banana Pancake Recipe

May 15, 2021

TWO INGREDIENT BANANA PANCAKE RECIPE

Ingredients
1 medium to large ripe banana
2 large eggs

Instructions
Mash banana until it has a pudding consistency without lumps.

Whip or whisk the eggs until combined.
Add eggs to the bananas and stir until completely combined. This produces a liquid-like batter

To prevent sticking, add oil to skillet on medium heat.
Drop 2 tablespoons of batter into the skillet. It should start to sizzle. If not, turn up the heat slightly.

Fry in skillet until golden. Use oil to prevent sticking. Cook time: about 1 minute.

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Blueberries
Maple Syrup
Cinnamon & Coconut
Ice Cream
Yogurt

KITCHEN UTENSILS
Fork or Whisk
Tablespoon
Skillet
Oil: Coconut, Olive or your favorite oil

 

 

Getting Older

May 15, 2021

Age Is Just A Number

As Long As You Stay Fit

Visit Tour De Core Personal Training Fitness Over 50 Page for more information about personal training for older adults. The sooner you start training, the better off you’ll be.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.

Hiking Accident Prevention: National Park Visitors Get Too Close To Wildlife

May 14, 2021

 

S T O R I E S  P A S T  A N D  P R E S E N T 

Tourists Don’t Understand When Wild Bison Feel Threatened

USATODAY.com – August 20, 2018 Safety over selfie: National park visitors can’t seem to stop getting too close to wildlife, By Katharine Lackey

National Parks Service: Smart Wildlife Watching Protects People

DailyMail.com 10/23/20 Reckless Tourists Get Too Close To A Herd Of Bison Yellowstone Park, Sparking A Stampede That Rumbled The Earth, By Dan Avery (The Comments Are Worth Reading)

RELATED

WorldAtlas.com 8/1/20 How Bad Tourism Affects Wildlife Around The World, By Steph Wright

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Trip Planning Resources For Hikers And Backpackers

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.  

Obesity In The Military

May 9, 2021

Recent News Articles Discuss The Effects Of Obesity On The U.S. Military

“Just about every aspect of our society actively contributes to the obesity epidemic”,obesity expert James Hill, PhD, Director of the Center For Human Nutrition, at the University of Colorado

NEWSWEEK.COM – 1/11/18: America Is So Out Of Shape And Fat, It’s Putting U.S. Army Solders In Danger, By John Haltiwanger

MILITARY TIMES.COM – 10/3/18:  A Staggering Number Of Troops Are Fat And Tired, Report Says, By J.D. Simkins

ARMYTIMES.COM 10/10/18:  America’s Obesity Is Threatening National Security, According To This Study, Meghann Myers

CDC.GOV (Centers For Disease Control U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services):  Unfit To Serve: Obesity Is Impacting National Security

Military.com 9/3/19 The Navy Is The Fattest, But Obesity Rates Are Up Across The Services,  By Chad Garland

NBC NEWS.COM Oct. 26, 2013: The Real’ Shape Of The American Man: Dudes, You’re Porky!, By Bill Briggs

MilitaryTimes.com 7/21/20  The American Diet Is Now A National Security Threat, By Sarah Sicard

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 25 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  Read her complete bio, on the About Page.

Hiking Accident Prevention: Wilderness Survival Advice

May 9, 2021

There Are Better Places To Take A Selfie Than The Edge Of A Cliff

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Trip Planning Resources For Hikers and Backpackers

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator,
and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.
To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.