What is for Lunch?

Here are 5 delicious lunch recipes you can bring from home that will be keep your energy up through out the day.

Cumin Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad
http://ohsheglows.com/2013/07/19/cumin-lime-black-bean-quinoa-salad-quick-easy

Curried Chicken Salad with Apples and Raisins
(If you want to skip the mayonnaise, use plain yogurt instead)
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/curried-chicken-salad-with-apples-raisins-10000001087108

Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/hummus-and-grilled-vegetable-wrap-recipe.html

Spelt Salad with White Beans and Artichokes
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spelt-salad-with-white-beans-artichokes-10000001571452

Roasted Vegetable Black Beans and Rice Burritos
http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-makeahead-roasted-vegetable-burritos-recipes-from-the-kitchn-200281

It is the Small Things that Count

What have you done today to take care of your health?

Becoming healthy is not solely based on going to gym everyday, it is about making consistently healthy choices in our daily lives.

Did you walk around Tanner Clinic and soak in some sunshine? Did you decide to skip that yummy sugar cookie? Are you drinking water instead of soda? These are all small things that you can do to improve your health over time. Here are some other ideas of small things you can do to become to a healthier you!

• Choose healthier snacks at the pharmacy.
• Avoid drinking your calories, stick to water.
• Choose to take a walk around the clinic on your break. Find a friend to go with you!
• Bring a lunch and snacks from home full of vegetables and lean protein.
• Chew gum or brush your teeth after eating lunch to prevent snacking.
• Replace the unhealthy snacks you keep at your desk with healthy snacks.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Pay attention to the portion sizes you are eating throughout the day.
• Make an effort to stand and walk more throughout the day.
• Take a walk 5 days per week after or before work for 30 minutes. If you walk 30 minutes, 5 days per week for an entire month you will have exercised 10 hours in a month!

Aren't Neighbors Great?

Did you know that Aspen Ridge Physical Therapy has a set of exercise machines and weights that you can use for a monthly fee of $10? Stop by during your lunch period or after work and walk on the treadmill, run on the elliptical machine or lift some weights. If you are interested in signing up for a membership, stop by the Aspen Ridge Physical Therapy front desk or call 801-773-1350.