Health Hacks

Here is a deep breathing technique to help relax the mind and body during times of stress, after a crazy workout, or whenever you just need a break! 4-7-8 Breathing 1) Get into a comfortable and calming position. 2) Inhale for 4 seconds.... 3) Hold for 7 seconds. 4) Exhale for 8 seconds. Repeat as many times as needed! Benefits: ~ decreased fatigue ~ better stress management ~ improved migraine symptoms

Spicy Turkey Stuffed Mushrooms This delicious meal is spicy, tasty, and quick for any autumn weeknight. It'll feed every hungry mouth in your household, any day of the week. Ingredients:... 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 large Poblano pepper, seeded and diced 1 lb. bulk turkey sausage 4 oz. goat cheese, room temp, cut into small chunks 16 oz. medium Portobello mushrooms, rinsed, stems removed, and patted dry Optional: Sea salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: ~ Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a large roasting pan with one tablespoon olive oil. Set aside. ~ Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced Poblano peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers soften and develop a bit of color, approximately 3-4 minutes. ~ Add turkey sausage to the skillet. Cook until no longer pink, approximately 6-8 minutes, breaking up the sausage into small pieces while cooking. ~ Add goat cheese to skillet and cover for 1-2 minutes. Remove cover and stir until cheese is completely melted and combined with the turkey and pepper mixture. Remove from heat and set aside. ~ Fill each mushroom cap with some of the turkey mixture. Drizzle the mushrooms with remaining olive oil and season with salt and black pepper, as desired. ~ Place pan in the pre-heated oven and roast until the mushrooms are slightly browned around the edges, approximately 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Healthy snack of the day! Today's healthy snack is... 2 hard boiled eggs! This is a quick and healthy way to get in 150 calories of protein. Add some salt or pepper and this will take you out the door and ready to take some action! ... Photo credit: iStock

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Walking with a lovely dog This is one of my favorite activities I can exercise while walking with pet.