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Yoga Boogie
Play the EPIC Playlist and practice yoga card movements. Ask a partner to join you. If it’s a nice day outside, practice outside! ...
Steps at Lunch Time
Keep a log of the number of steps you take each day after eating lunch at school, home, or work. Try to take a few more steps each day.
The Jive
Dance: Hand Jive Suggested music: Hand Jive by Unknown This video can help you learn the Hand Jive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1tEMcDB61M Instructions: Slap 2 times on knees Clap 2 times Palms over 2 times Palms under 2 times Fists over 2 times Fists...
Bedtime Cool Down
Perform the yoga card movements before you go to bed each night to relax you for a good night’s sleep.
Mustard Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS: 1/4 small red onion, chopped finely (about 1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup olive oil EQUIPMENT: Knife and cutting board Liquid measuring cup Measuring spoons Large (16-32...
Buttermilk Ranch
INGREDIENTS: 16 ounces reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2-1 teaspoon powdered garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt EQUIPMENT: Dry measuring cups Liquid measuring...
Black Bean Confetti Salad
INGREDIENTS: 2 (15- ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15- ounce) can sweet corn, drained and rinsed 4 bell peppers, mix of colors, diced 1/4 cup lime juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon granulated or powdered garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon...
Basic Hummus
INGREDIENTS: 1 (15- ounce) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup olive oil Juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons) 2 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Pinch salt EQUIPMENT: Can opener Strainer Blender Liquid measuring cup...
Balsamic Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon dried parsley 2 teaspoons powdered garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon pepper Pinch salt 1 tablespoon honey* 2/3 cup olive oil EQUIPMENT: Liquid measuring...
EPIC Parfaits
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cups frozen or fresh fruit 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey* (optional) 2 tablespoons nuts (walnuts, almonds, or other) Sprinkle of ground cinnamon EQUIPMENT: Small bowl Rubber spatula Dry measuring cups Measuring spoons...