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7 Tricks for Better Slow-Cooking in Your Crock Pot Get helpful tips for turning your crock pot recipe into an even better slow-cooked meal. The beauty of using a slow cooker or crock pot is that it’s pretty darn simple. Prep your ingredients, add them to the slow cooker and press Start. But there is…
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Mini Squash Shepherd’s Pies Replace the potato topping with frozen squash puree. And bake in individual ramekins to guarantee perfectly sized servings and help you get it on the table fast. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 12 ounces 93%-lean ground beef 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1…
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We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. ~Albert Einstein
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I decided to join Individual Fitness because I started to really hate how I looked in photos. And I noticed my pants size kept creeping up…I knew it was time. Since starting my program here at IF I am down 3 pant sizes! My energy level has skyrocketed! Jennifer and I were really lucky to…
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5 Tips for a Healthy Halloween Wondering if it’s possible to have a healthy Halloween? Here are some tips from dentists and nutritionists Halloween is that sweet time of year when children can collect and eat as much candy as they want. But with the obesity rate triple what it was a generation ago, and…
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‘Don’t let life change your goals, because achieving your goals can change your life.’ ~Unknown
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Most people hit their peak bone mass at age 30. Peak bone mass is the point where your body stops building up bone tissue. At that point, your bones won’t ever increase in density. Men may be able to coast, but women lose a lot of their bone tissue during menopause and according to the…
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Health Benefits of Chili Powder Chili powder contains sufficient amount of vitamin A which fulfills one’s daily intake. Besides, it contributes to the maintenance of eyesight and takes care of bones, teeth, skin, internal membranes and reproductive systems. Chili powder acts as an excellent antioxidant due to the presence of vitamin C in abundance. Vitamin…
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Turkey Wild Rice Salad This 25-minutes, main dish, grain salad features a wild rice mix and cooked turkey breast. Sweet apples and dried cherries are a pleasing contrast to the crunchy celery and toasted pecans, and the thyme-flavored dressing enhances all the different flavors nicely. INGREDIENTS: 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice…
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