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Hawaiian Barbecue-Style Chicken Salad RecipeIngredients2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless;1/2 cup barbecue sauce;1 pineapple, thickly sliced6 cups mixed greens;1 red onion, sliced;1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved;1/4 cup pineapple juice;2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar;1/4 cup olive oil;Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;PreparationPreheat grill to medium-high heat.Season the chicken breasts and grill the chicken until no longer pink, about…
Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t. ~Unknown
The IF Fitness Wheels will be rolling into the NHTI 5k Race on 4/21. Please come down and support the cause, register to run, or partake in the silent auction. Annual NHTI/Northeast Delta Den –AA+A Proceeds benefit theNHTI Jennifer Kemp Memorial Scholarship 13th Annual Friday, April 21, 20175k – 6 pm Kids Fun Run – 6:45…
Health Benefits of Mango 1. Prevents Cancer: Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes. 2. Lowers Cholesterol: The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum…
Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sugar 2 large firm-ripe mangoes (2 lbs. total) 2 medium firm-ripe avocados (1 lb. total) 2/3 cup each thinly sliced green onion and chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon minced fresh hot red or green chile (or 1/2 tsp. dried red chile flakes) 1 pound (70…
‘Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement, nothing can be done without hope and confidence’ ~Helen Keller
3 – IF Stretching Tips Warm up first Before stretching, always do a brief (5- to 10-minute) warmup, such as jogging in place, brisk walking, riding a stationary bike or doing less-vigorous rehearsals of the sport or exercise you’re about to perform. Warming up gradually increases your heart rate and blood flow and raises the…
Vegetable Hash with Poached Eggs Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices fingerling or small red potatoes 1 teaspoon dried herbs de Provence 1 cup diced zucchini 1 cup diced yellow squash 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2…
Do what you can with what you have where you are ~Theodore Roosevelt
I arrived at individual fitness’s doorstep at retirement age, having had knee surgery 10 months prior. After 2 1/2 months of physical therapy and a couple of series of Cortisone injections my surgeon said that’s all we can do for you now, you have to strengthen your legs and your knees or you could be looking at…