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The Best Exercise To Strengthen And Tone Your Legs After 40

Prevention.com Despite our valiant efforts, it can be challenging to build muscle tone after the age of 40 because our bodies naturally begin to lose muscle as we age—something called sarcopenia. As it turns out, our muscle mass typically peaks in our early 40s. After that, our muscles can start to gradually deteriorate, which can lead to falls and other troubling health issues down the road.…

Monday. We meet again. Whether you love your job (I do) or not, there is always a struggle on Monday. There is just something about that first day back to work after a weekend. The day either goes by too slow, or there are just not enough hours to get everything done! So as you anticipate Tuesday, this is how I get through my Monday mornings (and some other mornings as well.) 

                                             Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

                            Smoothie's have always been one of my favorite things, so I decided to start making them myself. This probably sounds like a normal thing for most people, but not for this girl. For those of you that don't know me, I do not belong in the kitchen! Regardless, I try at least. It definitely gets me through my Monday mornings, is quick and easy to make and keeps me going until lunch. 

  Want to make this delicious drink? Here you go!

1 frozen banana

1/4 c old fashioned oats

1/2 cup milk (I use almond milk)

1/4 c peanut butter (I use Skippy's new all natural 1/2 sugar, 1/2 salt)

We all know that starting the day off with breakfast is important.  But, when we’re in a hurry it’s easy to put the skids on a healthy start, opting instead for a drive through or donut run.

Prevention.com has a great list of under 400-calorie breakfast ideas that can be made at home quickly.  How about a healthy and easy PBJ made with an English muffin, sliced bananas and 1 tbsp of peanut butter.  This healthy sandwich clocks fewer than 400 calories and has protein and good-fat peanut butter, potassium-packing banana, and a good amount of fiber, too.  See all 10 of the breakfast ideas here.

Another great option is instant plain oatmeal. Add a little jam, brown sugar or berries and your day will be off to a healthy start.

The Following is a link to an article from Prevention.com about Triclosan.

http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/how-avoid-triclosan

-Glenn

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