Monthly Archives: December 2015

Laughter is Good Medicine

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Deb Hart

Holiday Activity #12 Laughter is good medicine.  What makes you laugh?  Is it a funny movie, a funny book, watching the monkeys at the zoo, people-watching, a great friend or a good comedian?  Find an opportunity or two this week … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Fido

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Deb Hart

Holiday Activity #11 Give your pooch a little extra TLC with these yummy and healthy frozen treats. 4 cups plain yogurt (use low-fat if your dog is a little pudgy) ½ cup creamy peanut butter 1 ripe banana, mashed Place … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fruit Dip

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Deb Hart

Fruit Dip 1 Carton Dannon Triple Zero Greek yogurt 4 oz cream cheese, fat-free 1/8 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp stevia or other sweetener Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix with hand mixer until smooth and creamy. … Continue reading →

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Giving Has Health Benefits

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Deb Hart

Holiday Activity #10 The holiday season is ripe with opportunities to give back.  Consider a donation to a food bank, an adopt-a-family program, volunteering, sponsoring a child, helping out a neighbor in need–the list goes on and on.  Giving is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ornament Crackers

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Deb Hart

Ornament Crackers 4 oz cream cheese, fat-free 1/8 tsp garlic powder 12 crackers Various vegetables for decoration Mix cream cheese and garlic powder together until smooth. Spread in an even circle onto crackers. Cut up vegetables into small shapes and … Continue reading →

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