Seasonal Recipes
Summer Melon with Fig & Prosciutto
The luscious, fleshy fruit gives this classic
combo a refreshing twist!
CALORIES
212 FAT
7g (sat 3g, mono 1g, poly 1g) PROTEIN
8g CARBOHYDRATE
34g FIBER
4g CHOLESTEROL
14mg IRON
1mg SODIUM
461mg CALCIUM
127mg
Ingredients
1
Sharlyn melon, peeled, seeded, and cubed
1
honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cubed
1
cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cubed 3
ounces prosciutto di Parma, julienned 1
bunch basil 8
fresh dark-skinned figs, trimmed and quartered 1/4
pound arugula 1
tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1
(4-ounce) block ricotta salata, shaved, for garnish 1
tablespoon crushed red pepper, for garnish
Preparation
For each serving, place 1/2 cup of each melon in the
center of the plate; place about 1/3 ounce prosciutto on top of the melon,
followed by a few basil leaves, 4 fig quarters, and a few arugula leaves.
Drizzle each serving with a little olive oil, and garnish with the shaved
ricotta salata and a dash of crushed red pepper.
*Note: If you can't find Sharlyn melon, use extra honeydew
or cantaloupe.
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Nutrition Counseling
Assisted Grocery Shopping, Pantry/Fridge Review,
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foods can increase energy, mental acuity,
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Summer Group
Class Schedule
Strength & SculptMondays 8:30 -9:30am with Lisa Lee
An intense workout focusing on light weights
and
high reps using body bars and bands.
Increase strength and improve your
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Pilates for Posture Mondays 5-6pm with Althea
These exercises, originally called Contrology,
increase strength and flexibility, lengthen
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Using the deep
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allows the shoulders
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and
relieves stress on the hips, legs, and feet.
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An intense hour-long class, which utilizes
interval training to strengthen heart
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build confidence and focus, with high
calorie burn during and after class.
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Cardio Kickboxing
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and contributes to the improvement of
aerobic capacity, strength and balance.
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Using a variety of equipment including
body
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this class effectively works the upper
body,
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Moonlight Run &Walk
Friday September 24th
Pre-race warm up provided exclusively
by NoXcuses Fitness Specialists
5K
walk ................7:00 p.m.
10K
run................ 8:15 p.m.
5K
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City of Palo Alto Baylands
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Health &
Nutrition
Tips
Bananas have a natural antacid
effect in the
body,
so if you
suffer
from heartburn,
try eating a
banana for
soothing relief.
Flax
seeds are
a tremendous
source of
omega-3 fatty acids & have
been shown
to contain powerful anti-cancer compounds
called lignans.
Eating a handful
of walnuts
before bed
gives a boost of fiber
along with
the amino acid tryptophan, a
natural sleep-inducer.
Honey treats wounds,stomach problems and is a great
antioxidant! (The darker the honey the more antioxidants it contains.)
Eating fruits & veggies may cut cholesterol,
prevent build-up
in the arteries and protect against heart disease.
Apples contain
5g of fiber,
vitamin K &
the anti-
inflammatory nutrient
quercetin. Eaten 30 min before a big meal helps control appetite.
Studies have
shown that blueberries are beneficial for lessening the
effects of neurological sicknesses.
It's BBQ season! Serve meat at
160 degrees for
ground beef & medium steak,
medium-rare:
145 degrees, and 165 degrees for poultry.
Read restaurant menus carefully
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Don't jog a path you haven't
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cause of slips & sprains.
You can speed
up the ripening
of a pineapple
by standing it
upside down on
the leafy end.
To prevent foodborne
bacteria from ruining your picnic, keep
food as cold as possible during transport- 40 degrees or
colder!
Kiwi contains
twice as much Vitamin C as an orange.
Choose whole
fruit instead of fruit juice.
Whole fruit has more fiber, it's more filling, and it's naturally
sweet!
Daily ginger consumption
eases muscle
pain by 25%
Garlic
can help lower heart
disease risk by
as much as 76 percent when
eaten
daily, it moderately
reduces
cholesterol
levels
by 5 -10 %
Skim extra fat
& oil off soups
by running an ice cube across the surface and
letting the fat
stick to it.
Cucumber helps
to heal a range
of illnesses - including lung, stomach and
chest problems,
gout and arthritis.
Choose mustard instead of mayonnaise on sandwiches &
save 100 calories per tablespoon.
Vitamin A in mangoes, oranges and tomatoes aid night vision
1 cup of corn is 18.4% of the
daily recommended amount of fiber, helps lower cholesterol, reduces colon cancer risks & lowers blood
sugar levels in
diabetics.
Research has shown that when people skip breakfast, they tend to eat more calories by the end of the day.
Raisins help with eyesight, oral hygiene, benefit
bone density
and act as antioxidants.
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