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The Month of March in 2014 is National Nutrition Month!! Their mission is to help people focus on eating right and not only that but for people to enjoy what they are eating as they are eating what is right for their bodies. www.eatright.org has lots of great information on what you should be eating as well as what your kids should be eating! It has lots of great recipes and workout ideas as well! Check it out! Have a wonderful week! Alicia
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Sweet Potato Brownies with Icing
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and grater (or 1 large sweet potato, baked and peeled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey, preferably raw
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- Icing:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees.
- Combine the sweet potato, eggs, vanilla,. honey, and oil in a large bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, combine the baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and coconut flour and stir. Stir this into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Line an 8x8 cake pan with parchment paper. Spread the batter in the pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake.
- Allow the brownies to cool before removing from the pan.
- To make the icing, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a pan on the stove.
- Heat over low heat until melted and stir in the vanilla.
- Allow to cool completely (you can put it in the fridge for 15 minutes or so to speed up the process), and then whip with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Spread over cooled brownies before slicing. Top with fresh berries for a nice touch!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Did you know that volunteering is good for the soul? It helps rid yourself of stress, makes you feel good about yourself, and allows you to meet people who you would have never met before.
- All of February: Volunteer Center of Green Bay needs volunteers to assist in delivering copies of The Volunteer Guide to area businesses and organizations. This is a listing of service opportunities available within nearly 60 local non-profit organizations. You must have your own vehicle. Some lifting required. Transportation reimbursed upon request. Contact: Michael Schwartz-Oscar at 429-9445 or email at Michael@volunteergb.org.
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| Issue: #9-2014 | February 26th, 2014
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Healthy Tip of the Week: A New Hectic Work Schedule Daily Mini-Workout-Challenge | Hectic work schedule, endless cold weather condition and boredom could throw your fitness routine and nutrition goals. Don't give in just yet, regardless of what excuses you have! Re-focus and try this 30-day fitness challenge! It works on different muscle groups each day so you will have plenty of time to recover! It helps to change up your routine, reshape your body, and improve your fitness.
Each day consists of a mini-challenge. Label the following on a calendar and write down how much time the exercise takes you or how many repetitions you completed for time per challenge. Whether you are new to fitness or a regular exerciser, you will find this challenge fun and motivating!
- Sunday = Push up challenge (100 push ups, on toes, knees, or a cominatin of)
- Monday = Core challenge (20 crunches, 20 bicycles, 20 scissors, 20 leg lifts, 20 hip extensions)
- Tuesday = Lunge challenge (30 forwards - 15 each side, 40 side lunges - 20 each side, and 30 reverse lunges - 15 each)
- Wednesday = Challenger's choice (repeat your favorite exercise or rest as needed or complete the set for time)
- Thursday = Move a mile challenge (run, bike, walk, ski, skate, etc.)
- Friday = Plank Challenge (hold regular and side plank for time, add time each week)
- Saturday = Challenger's choice (repeat your favorite exercise OR rest as needed OR complete the set for time)
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Potassium
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Potassium
What is Potassium?
Potassium is a mineral that plays many critical roles in the body. Food sources of potassium include fruits (especially dried fruits), cereals, beans, milk, and vegetables.
Potassium is used for treating and preventing low potassium levels. It is also used to treat high blood pressure and prevent stroke. Some people use it to treat high levels of calcium, a type of dizziness called Menière's disease, thallium poisoning, insulin resistance, symptoms of menopause, and infantcolic. It is also used for allergies, headaches, acne, alcoholism, Alzheimer's disease, confusion, arthritis, blurred vision, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, an intestinal disorder called colitis, constipation, dermatitis, bloating, fever, gout, insomnia, irritability, mononucleosis, muscle weakness, muscular dystrophy, stress, and with medications as treatment for myasthenia gravis.
Healthcare providers give potassium intravenously (by IV) for treating and preventing low potassium levels, irregular heartbeats, and heart attack.
How does it work?
Potassium plays a role in many body functions including transmission of nerve signals, muscle contractions, fluid balance, and various chemical reactions.
How much should you take?
The normal adult daily requirement and usual dietary intake is 40-80 mEq daily.
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Running in Wisconsin
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This Week:
Saturday, March 1st: Ice Bowl Winter Ultra: The first ever winter race crossing the bay of Green Bay, the 20 or 75 mile distance event will surely test even the hardiest of souls. Learn more here.
Next Week:
Saturday, March 8th: Rocket Blast-Off 5k Run/Walk: The race is a measured 5K run/walk on the sidewalks and paths around Memorial Park in Neenah. The course begins and ends at the Apple Blossom Pavillion. It is an electronically-timed event with medal awards to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in five age categories: 11y.o and under, 12-14y.o, 15-18y.o., 19-39y.o. and Masters (40+). All runners/walkers registered by 2/21/14 are guaranteed an event T-shirt. Free refreshments for participants in the pavilion after the race. Learn more here.
The Following Week:
Saturday, March 15th: Fox Cities Marathon in Reverse: Learn more here.
Saturday, March 15th: Shamrock Shuffle 5k Run/Walk: A chip-timed event, takes place at UW Oshkosh. Awards are given to the top three overall male and females finishers and the top male and female finisher for each age division. Learn more here.
Sunday, March 16th: St. Pat's Run/Walk: The 5k run will start at Tanner's Grill and Bar and go through the quiet streets of Kimberly. The 10 mile will then turn onto the expansive CE trail and head east where it will turn around in a quaint neighborhood before heading back to Tanner's on the CE trail. Learn more here.
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