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Oatmeal Apple Muffins Recipe

November 8, 2022

KITCHEN UTENSILS: 2 Mixing Bowls, 12 Cup Muffin Pan, 12 Cup Muffin Papers

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups peeled, chopped tart apples
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 to 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Optional: 12 Cup Muffin Papers

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine milk, oil, egg and honey. Set aside.
  • Stir together dry ingredients in another bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients. Combine until moist.
  • Fold in chopped apples. Combine well.
  • Using a spoon, drop muffin mixture to 2/3 full into oiled muffin tin, or into muffin papers.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

How To Do An Incline Push-Up With Rotation

November 3, 2022

The Incline Push-Up With Rotation Is An Upper Body Strength and Core Stabilization Exercise

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Begin in a high plank position with feet hip-width apart and arms extended.
  • Place hands on a flat bench or other elevated platform, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  • Draw in the abdomen and contract the glutes to maintain the body in a straight line.
  • Perform a push-up as normal, lowering your body within your range of control.
  • At the top of the motion rotate the body and reach the arm toward the ceiling.
  • Allow the feet to rotate naturally while maintaining stability.
  • Return to high plank position and perform for desired number of repetitions.
  • Keep the body stable.
  • Avoid shrugging shoulders.

MODIFICATION

Eliminate the bench. Perform a standard push-up on an exercise mat, and then rotate into a side plank.

PREREQUISITE

Ability to perform a standard push-up on an exercise mat and a side plank.