FYI: From ivillage, Gym Health

From the Editor: From our inbox to you…. FYI Gym news…. working out for some can be fun, we know it’s good for us and we really should be trying to keep ourselves in good shape, if only to ensure we can take care of ourselves in old age. But I guess even when it comes to working out, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing… Please view the article from ivillage… click on the read more  below to go directly to their site.

 

9 Health Hazards at the Gym
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We’d never advise you to ditch your regular workout sessions, but too much gym time can ruin your sleep, weaken your bones and affect your chances of getting pregnant.
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Recipe: Knorr Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Chili

From the Editor: This recipe looks so yummy and pretty easy to do and I figured Knorr wouldn’t mind too much if I shared it.
(With a link back to their site of course☺)….
 
 
 
 

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Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Chili…. 

SGC’s kitchen hasn’t tried this yet… So if you do try this recipe,  please send us your feedback, we would love to know what you think. ☺
Please Click Here to go to Knorr’s website for more great recipes ideas. 
 
Ingredients needed: 
1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1- inch (2.5 cm) pieces 2 lbs.
1 medium onion, chopped 1
1 can (540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained 1
1 can (540 mL) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1
2 cans (398 mL ea.) diced tomatoes, undrained 2
1 pot Knorr® Homestyle Stock Chicken 1
30 mL chili powder 2 Tbsp.
 
Method: 
 
Combine all ingredients except cilantro in slow cooker. Cook covered on HIGH 4 hours or LOW 8 hours. Serve if desired, with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped cilantro.
 
Nutritional Information: Per serving: 290 calories, 6 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 1060 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 9 g fibre, 5 g sugars, 32 g protein. % DV: 15% vitamin A, 35% vitamin C, 8% calcium, 20% iron
 

 


Recipe: Almond Fresh Apple-Tini

A cool drink in time for the holiday season made with Almond Fresh milk. SGC hasn’t tried this out yet, so if you do please send along your feedback we appreciate it… ☺Free Clip Art Martini : fully editable  illustration of cocktail

Ingredients:

1 0z almond milk, original

2 0z apple juice

splash of caramel syrup

dash of fresh lemon juice

1 apple slice

Method:

Combine almond milk, apple juice, caramel syrup and fresh lemon juice over ice in a martini shaker. Shake vigorously and serve in a martini glass. Garnish with an apple slice…

To make this an “adult” drink add a shot of amaretto and your favourite brandy… sit back and enjoy… ☺

Source: 24 hr paper toronto:

Whitby Block Parent Program to End: A new Chairperson is needed.

The Whitby block parent program has been in effect since 1978, but because of little or no community interest to continue, the program will have to end. 

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The block parent program encourages people to become involved and aware of what is going on within their local neighbourhood. Block parents provide a safe haven for lost or scared children, but is also available to anyone who may need assistance. Each block parent has a back ground check (including a criminal check) and once approved they are equipped with The Block Parent sign to be displayed in the window of the home. 

The biggest challenge facing the program now is the lack of a resident willing to accept the position of Chairperson. The responsibilities of the Chairperson include the following: 

  • Spreading awareness of the Block Parent Program
  • Recruiting more block parent homes
  • Ensuring participants are up to date on background checks
Anyone interested in taking over the position of the Chair and hopefully saving the program is asked to Whitby Block Parent office

FYI: Durham Region Recycles…

The Region of Durham’s Green Bin and blue Box waste diversion program provides new residents with a one time waste diversion kit. 

 

This kit includes one curbside green bin, one kitchen container and two blue boxes. If you are a first time homeowner in Durham, please contact the following numbers or visit www.durhamregionwaste.ca to order your free kit. 

905-579-5264 or 1-800=667-5671

If you are a resident of Durham and move to another region please take your green bins and blue boxes with you to your new home. 

Damaged green bins and blue boxes can be exchanged for new units at no cost. Please bring them into The Waste Management Centre at 4600 Garrard Rd. N. in Whitby, which is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. 

You are encouraged to have your waste out by the curb on your designated garbage pick up day, by 7 am.  Waste collection drivers have a route which may change, and drivers cannot go back to a street for late pick up once that street has been done. 

Source: Durham Works: