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Healthy Lunch & Dinner Ideas
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» Israeli chopped salad
My colleague Sandy Mahaffey shared this recipe, which features tomatoes, zucchini, onions, mint, lemon juice and more. -
» Tex-Mex chicken soup
This hearty soup includes sweet potatoes, black beans, chicken and garlic. The recipe comes from the King George Farmers Market's "Fields to Table Cookbook." -
» Job stress linked to personality type
Stress is tied to how optimistic and self-critical you are, and those traits are rooted in your genes, a new study says. Read more at cnn.com. -
» Upcoming events put spotlight on Alzheimer's
Three local events will raise awareness of the needs of Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. Read more in my blog post. -
» Consumer group finds arsenic in rice
Consumer Reports says children and adults should watch their intake of rice and foods containing rice. Read more at reuters.com. -
» Flu season coming our way
There's no way to know whether this will be a rough flu season or a mild one. Read more at timesdispatch.com. -
» Be kind
Relaxation comes easier when you're putting goodness into the world. As Dr. John McLaughlin, co-leader of the Meditation Community of Fredericksburg said, "You really can't relax the mind and body if you just beat your dog." Acts of kindness and generosity can decrease stress, just as unkind acts can increase it. -
» Stand firm and chop
Today's exercise is called the "lunge stance chop." It involves lunging forward with one leg, standing firm and, without twisting your trunk, moving your arms in a chopping motion. "It's a good exercise to build core strength and shoulder range of motion," said Franklin Timms, of Fredericksburg Fitness. Click the headline for a demonstration from Timms. (He uses gym equipment to perform the chopping motion; you could use something from home, like a bat.) -
» For kids, giving really is better than receiving
Young children in a recent study showed great happiness after giving away some of their treats. Read more at cnn.com. -
» When veggies have catchy names, more kids eat them
In a study, kids were far more likely to eat "X-Ray Vision Carrots" than carrots called the "Food of the Day." -
» Contribute to local food drives
Giant Food stores will hold drives Sept. 28-30 to benefit local food banks, my colleague Emily Freehling reported yesterday. And the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold a food drive Sept. 29 at 1710 Bragg Rd., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m, as part of its Day to Serve event. Click the headline to learn about more ways you can help the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank feed the hungry. -
» Spend your time wisely
"It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan." -- Eleanor Roosevelt -
» Cope by drumming
Today: Mary Washington Hospice will host a drum circle support group gathering at its Massaponax office, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, at 6 p.m. Call 540/287-3495 for details. -
» Attend wellness gathering
Today: A free health seminar will be held at Carlos O'Kelly's restaurant in Fredericksburg at 7 p.m., featuring life coach Beth Craig and other speakers. -
»Learn about essential oilsToday: Simply Holistic Remedies will offer a free class on the basics of essential oils, at 7 p.m. Call 540/220-2577 for details.
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» Give Aikido a try
Sept. 22: Aikido in Fredericksburg, a martial arts center, will host free demos and mini-classes during an International Aiki Peace Day open house, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. -
» Get high-risk pregnancy info
Sept. 25: Stafford Hospital will host a discussion on high-risk pregnancies led by Dr. Pushpinder Dhillon, a perinatologist, at 6 p.m. -
» Learn about prostate cancer
Sept. 25: Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center will host a talk by Dr. Elmore Becker, a urologist, at 6 p.m. on prostate cancer and PSA testing. -
» Take mental wellness class
Sept. 26: A new Wellness Recovery Action Program (WRAP) class will meet at Fredericksburg Baptist Church at 1 p.m. The class meets weekly through Nov. 21. Call 540/371-2704 to register or get details. -
» Attend Alzheimer's presentation
Sept. 26: Hospice of Virginia will host a presentation at the Salem Church Library, at 6:15 p.m., on how to connect with people who have Alzheimer's. Call 540-760-6238 for details. -
» Do yoga for a cause
Sept. 29: Heart to the Sky Yoga Space will host a Karma Yoga class at 4:30 p.m. Cost is free; all donations go to the Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic. -
» Participate in awareness walk
Sept. 29: The 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place at the University of Mary Washington at 10 a.m., to build support for Alzheimer's research and patient care. -
» Try a 10K trail race
Sept. 29: The Howlin' Coyote 10K trail run will take place at Caledon State Park in King George County at 9:30 a.m. -
» Learn about hip replacement
Sept. 29: Mary Washington Healthcare will host a talk by Dr. Brian McDermott, at 9 a.m., about joint replacement options. -
» Get a mammogram, massage
Oct. 1: Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center will host "Mammos & Massages" from 1-6:30 p.m. Click the headline for details about this event, which will be held on several days in October. - » Pollan's "Cooked" inspires readers to spend time in kitchen
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