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Broken Wrist Phase 2 and Farro Salad with Citrus-Honey Vinaigrette

I call this Phase 2 of the broken wrist saga because now the cast is off, pin and stitches removed after 3 weeks. Guess I was expecting to have almost normal wrist function but that is far from the case. There is no flexibility nor strength. I try to bend and turn in all directions throughout the day but I’m not sure how much I should force it. On a positive note, I was given clearance to run so I've been on the treadmill for the last 4 days. Starting at 3 miles with a dog walk for 2.25. The [...]

By Joanne|2017-01-08T11:29:08-05:00January 8, 2017|Salads|Comments Off

Energized and Spinach Salad from VegNews

Why so much energy? I think it was being around all those runners last Saturday at the Falling Leaves Expo. Sunday gave me the opportunity to burn some of the running fever out of me, but it’s still holding on and I’m ready to go this week. My long run is usually done on Saturday and I’ll take Sunday off then my workout schedule begins Monday. With the 20 miler being on Sunday this week, my typical workout week has been modified. It looks exciting though and I’m feeling charged! Monday: Weights and walking in the AM (I just had [...]

By Joanne|2011-09-27T08:32:16-04:00September 26, 2011|Salads|8 Comments

Love Them Apples

Latest and greatest health news: Consuming apples and apple products might improve brain health and help diminish symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Nine published studies reaffirm this news. Apple juice helps reduce oxidation effects and helps to maintain healthy cognitive brain function. I love apples. I'm not quite sure they've helped my brain function though. Some would tell you otherwise. The summary of the workouts this week, so far. Did she do it? Yes she did because on this new program I’m following for 18 weeks, I am already at mid level but due to laziness and fear of injury with [...]

By Joanne|2010-01-15T06:19:34-05:00January 14, 2010|Exercises, Food|6 Comments

Vitamin B12

Another healthy tip came my way this morning. This one was from RealAge and was focused on the benefits of Vitamin B12 and the brain. This vitamin, among other things, helps prevent brain atrophy. Brain shrinkage can lead to Alzheimer's. We all think we're way too young to be concerned about that, but not if you don't live a healthy life style and eat right. At least we can do our best to try to prevent it. Good sources of this vitamin are found in tuna, salmon, eggs, yogurt, cottages cheese, and nutritional yeast. Check out the site reference above [...]

By Joanne|2009-02-27T09:48:58-05:00February 27, 2009|Breakfast ideas, Exercises, Life|1 Comment