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Nutritional Value of Peaches Peaches store a broad range of nutrients that are vital for the healthy functioning of the body. Peaches are a rich provider of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). They are also a good source of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), vitamin K (phylloquinone), vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B-6, folate, and pantothenic acid. Peaches also offer a rich treasure of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, and copper. Peaches are low in…
Read MoreThis summery crunch-tastic slaw is guaranteed to find its way into your recipe rotation for the rest of the season. Using ripe, juicy peaches, it’s the perfect sweet-salty side dish for any number of grilled or smoked proteins. Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided…
Read More‘If you say can’t you’re restricting what you can do, or ever will do.’ ~Michael Phelps
Read MoreI know you are an absolutely amazing human. You show up powerfully in the world, give so much of yourself, and you’re the best for others that you could possibly be. So, why do we often struggle so much to love ourselves? Seriously…we spend all day taking care of business and forget to acknowledge all…
Read MoreDoes Muscle Mass Decline with Age? Many people hate to see the number on the scale go up as they grow older. But they don’t realize that as they’re gaining weight, they’re losing muscle too. The average person loses about 1% of muscle every year after about age 50. A couple reasons for this is lower levels of…
Read More‘ When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.’ ~Kristin Armstrong
Read MoreSouthwest Foil Chicken Packets These Southwest Chicken Foil Packets with Veggies are a tasty 30-minute dinner idea cooked on the BBQ. Throw everything together in a foil packet and say goodbye to dirty dishes! Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp seasoning salt 1 package baby potatoes,…
Read MoreAfter decades of neglecting my own health and working in a relatively sedentary professional position, I found myself entering retirement with Type 2 Diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I was taking medications for each of these conditions. Not a pretty picture. It was time to follow my doctor’s recommendation to exercise and lose…
Read MoreBackyard Games to Help You Burn Calories Summer is the time for family, friends, and fun! Keep yourself active while burning a few calories and having fun while doing it! Here are 5 fun outdoor games to play this summer! Ultimate Frisbee If you haven’t ever played Ultimate Frisbee, you don’t know what you’re missing.…
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