Author: Irene Pastore

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Chicken Salad With Apples Recipe

August 20, 2022

Easy Recipe Only 7 Ingredients

It Takes About 20 Minutes To Prepare This Salad

Cooking Tools: Medium Mixing Bowl, Food Processor

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 chopped red apples 
  • 2 diced celery stalks 
  • 2 cups chopped cooked skinless chicken
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • lettuce leaves, any variety
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins, alfalfa sprouts

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cut apples in quarters. Remove core and chop into bite-size pieces.
  • Either chop the chicken with a knife, or use a food processor.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients, except lettuce and sprouts.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plates.
  • Spoon chicken salad onto lettuce leaves.
  • Add optional alfalfa sprouts as a topping over the chicken salad.
  • Serve with rustic bread.
  • Makes 4 servings
  • Refrigerate leftovers.
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Joseph Pilates Archival Film 1930s-1950s

August 16, 2022

In the early 1920s, Joseph Pilates (1883-1967) developed a series of exercises he named Contrology. Today millions of people worldwide practice his exercise routine, that is now known as Pilates.

In this short archival film Joseph Pilates is shown demonstrating exercises to his students. In another sequence one of his students is shown using the Wunda Chair, that demonstrates her high level of core strength and control.

How To Flow Warrior I Into Half Moon Pose

August 16, 2022

Instructions

  • Starting Position: Stand on right foot in Warrior I Prayer Position
  • Slowly open prayer position placing right hand on the ground.
  • Reach upward with left arm, while turning your gaze up at your left hand.
  • Hold pose 20-30 seconds.
  • Return hands to prayer position while moving gaze downward.

Variations: Either point your toes or point the heel by flexing the ankle.

Modifications: 1. Look down instead of turning head to look up. 2. Place supporting hand on a Yoga block if you can’t reach the ground, or if you require more stability. 3. Lift the back leg to a height you can manage without losing your balance.

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