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​¡Las manzanas están en temporada y son excelentes para la salud!

9/12/2016

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English Version​
¡Las manzanas son sin duda una de las frutas más populares! Son tan jugosas y deliciosas. Puede llevarlas en la bolsa o puede incluirlas en sus recetas. ¡Sigue leyendo más abajo para saber por qué debe continuar comiendo las manzanas!
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Cómo...

Preparar las manzanas

¡Simplemente enjuague y disfrute de sus manzanas! La piel es buena comer y tiene mucha fibra.

Eligir las manzanas

​Elija manzanas con la piel lisa y brillante. Quiere que sea firme, sin magulladuras.

Almacenar las manzanas 

¡Mantenga las manzanas sin lavar en el refrigerador. Pueden durar hasta 3 a 4 semanas!

¿Qué hay de bueno en las manzanas?

Las manzanas contienen fibra, que ayuda a prevenir el estreñimiento y mantener su sistema digestivo saludable.  ¡Fibra se encuentra principalmente en la piel de la manzana- la razón por qué es tan importante comerla!

Las manzanas duran mucho tiempo.  Esto significa que son una fruta buena para los presupuestos reducidos.  Usted puede comprar una gran cantidad de manzanas en tu mercado o supermercado y mantenerlos en el refrigerador durante semanas.

Las manzanas son un gran y fácil alimento para la merienda. Pruebe rodajas sumergidas en mantequilla de maní o mantequilla de nuez para una merienda deliciosa y abundante.

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Chips de manzana al horno
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Crujiente de manzana con nueces
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Manzana y ​arándano al horno
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Manzanas y patata dulce al horno
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Sandwich de manzana y tuna
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Harina de manzanas y canela

Recetas con manzanas

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5 Long Lasting Fruits and Veggies to Add to Your Shopping List

9/10/2016

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Even if you know it's better to buy fruits and vegetables, it can be tempting to opt for processed foods like boxed meals and meal kits, because they last so much longer. It's painful throwing away food that has gone bad before you could use it! Food in the trash = Money in the trash.

If it feels like every time you buy fresh produce, you end up throwing lots of it away, it's time to talk about long-lasting fruits and veggies.

In general, more "fragile" fruits and vegetables like lettuce greens or berries will go bad more quickly than hearty ones.  Below are some fruits and vegetables that will LAST! 

1. Cabbage

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Wrapped in plastic in the fridge, cabbage can last up to 2 months​.
Tip: Use cabbage in place of lettuce in meals like sandwiches, burgers, and tacos.

2. Apples

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When apples are kept in a plastic bag in the fridge, they can last 3-4 weeks.
Tip: Keep apples away from other produce, as they can make them ripen (and go bad) more quickly.

Did you know?

Larger apples go bad the fastest... so eat them first!

3. Root Vegetables
      (beets, potatoes, carrots, garlic, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga)

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Carrots, turnips and beets
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Beets
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Onions
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Radishes
Store beets in the fridge, in a bag with holes. They will last 2 to 4 months this way
Carrots will last for a few weeks if you keep them dry. Wrap them with a paper towel to help. 
Onions will last up to a month in a dry, dark cabinet. In the refrigerator, they can last a year!
Try this Recipe!
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Roasted Root Vegetables

4. Dried Beans

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When stored in a cool dark place, dried beans can last up to one year.
​Tip: Use beans to add protein in soups, salads, pasta, and many other recipes.

5. Squash

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Butternut squash, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, banana squash, and pumpkins are types of winter squash. Yellow squash, pattypan squash, tatuma squash, zephyr squash, and zucchini are types of summer squash.
Summer squash last for about 1 week in the refrigerator.
Winter squash can last 2 to 6 months if kept in a dry, cool, dark place.
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4 Easy Ways To Stay Active

9/7/2016

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Staying active everyday helps keep you healthy for life.
Exercising for 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week can help lower your risk for heart attack and stroke. It can also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Starting exercise and making it a daily habit is often the hardest part for most people.  

Try these tips for some easy ways to start exercising daily!

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​Walk to where you're going,
Walk to school, work, or anywhere! Walking with someone is a great way to spend time together. Try starting a new routine walking to school some days each week, or going for a walk after dinner.  Another easy trick for this is parking your car further away at the store, or getting off the bus one stop earlier than normal! 

Walking for 30 minutes can burn up to 140 calories.

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​Go for a bike ride,
Biking is a great way to get your heart pumping! Try biking for a wind-in-your-hair fun cardio exercise.

Biking for 30 minutes can burn up to 145 calories. 

Remember to wear a helmet!


Biking and running are aerobic exercises

Aerobic exercise gets your
heart pumping faster
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This means they can help improve blood circulation and lower blood pressure
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Jogging,
Running or jogging is another great way to exercise. 

Running for 30 minutes can burn up to 295 calories.

Not a big runner? Try alternating between walking and jogging.


​Did you know?

Most high school's have track and fields that are free to use
Check with your local high school!
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​Join in on the playground fun,
If you take your child to the playground or the park, don't just watch, join in! Running around and climbing with the kids can be a great way to get in some exercise and some quality time.
Remember to stay hydrated when exercising! Water is best.
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    • Healthy Eating >
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      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
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      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
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