Author: Irene Pastore

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Dutch Oven Turkey 3-Bean Chile Recipe

June 16, 2022

Turkey 3-Bean Chile

INGREDIENTS
Cooking Tools: Dutch Oven
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 cans red kidney beans (15 1/2 oz)
  • 2 cans pinto beans (15 1/2 oz)
  • 2 cans black beans (15 1/2 oz)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can undrained diced tomatoes (15 1/2 oz)
  • 2 cans plain tomato sauce (15 1/2 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 4 minced medium garlic cloves
  • olive oil
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • Optional: Precooked Cubed Potatoes
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Rinse and drain canned beans. Set aside.
  • Chop onions.
  • Oil the bottom of the Dutch oven.
  • Sautee onions until soft.
  • Place ground turkey in Dutch oven. Continue to stir until well-cooked.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cook over low-medium heat for 1 hour. Continue to stir until done.
  • Optional: add precooked potatoes when recipe is almost done.
  • Serve

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Raw Coconut Balls Recipe

June 16, 2022

Raw Coconut Balls

INGREDIENTS
Cooking Tools: Baking Sheet, Parchment Paper
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 oz. or ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons stevia or preferred granulated sweetener
  • ½ cup crushed cacao chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • parchment paper
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Cream cheese and peanut butter should be room temperature.
  • Using a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, peanut butter and sweetener until smooth.
  • Shape dough into golf-sized balls and roll into crushed chips until covered.
  • Coat balls with shredded coconut until covered.
  • Arrange balls on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Freeze 2 hours or until solid. Store in freezer.

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How To Do Plank Walk-Ups

June 14, 2022
The Plank Walk-Up Is A Bodyweight Strength Exercise for Arms and Core Stabilizers

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

  • Begin in an Elbow Down Plank position with elbows under shoulders. Palms flat.
  • Maintain a straight line from crown of head to your heels.
  • Feet slightly apart.
  • Keep neck long while looking at mat.
  • Slowly lift up off mat, one arm at a time, until elbows are straight. Place hands under shoulders
  • Slowly release downward into the start position.
  • Repeat for desired repetitions.

COMMON ERRORS: Body sagging toward mat. Shoulders lifting toward ears. Winging shoulder blades. Chin droops toward floor.

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How To Do Single-Leg Balance Reach

June 14, 2022
Single-Leg Balance Reach, Strengthens Outer Hips, and Core Stabilizers
I N S T R U C T I O N S
  • Stand tall on right foot.
  • Place hands on hips. Point feet forward.
  • Move left leg sideways as far as possible for 8 to 10 repetitions.
  • Switch legs and stand on left foot. Repeat exercise.
  • Avoid leaning forward. Maintain balance throughout.
  • Move slowly.
M O D I F I C A T I O N: 1) Limit the lift angle. 2) Place hands on wall at shoulder height for support.
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