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  1. Super Safflower Smoothie. ½ cup Greek yogurt or soy milk ½ ripe banana ½ cup frozen berries 1 pinch cinnamon or... fb.me/1HzMO4H98
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  4. As we get older maintaining an active lifestyle is more important than ever. You should try to get at least 30-60... fb.me/OqVV3fHw
  5. A lot of people have greater success at long term weight loss when they shift their focus from being thinner to... fb.me/PiCUPWLG
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  7. Rumour has it that if you work out with weights your fat will turn into muscle. This is not true, as fat and... fb.me/266PqfrQq
  8. Answer to yesterday's question is peppers. Try dicing them and adding them to an omelette, or just put them on... fb.me/1YSMjH5XV
  9. Which vegetable has three times as much vitamin C as an orange and twice as much iron as spinach? (answer will be posted tomorrow)
  10. Stock your fridge up with healthy, handy snack foods such as apples, washed and cut up celery and carrot sticks.... fb.me/1T1kzTeNt
  11. Cravings? Try drinking at least 2 cups of H2o and wait at least 15-20 minutes, a lot of the time your craving... fb.me/10BgfgMm8
  12. Naturally occurring caffeine and catechins, that are found in green tea have been found to be helpful during... fb.me/26pal4BPY
  13. Double crunch; sit with your knees bent & your arms behind you, fingertips facing forward. Lift your feet off the... fb.me/271JlIwer
  14. We can make a commitment to promote vegetables and fruits and whole grains on every part of every menu. We can... fb.me/1Kd3L7J8J
  15. Do you like to eat chocolate? Recent studies have found that an oz. of chocolate (dark) a day, may lessen plaque... fb.me/26yv6zqVp
  16. Active children exercise all the time without even thinking of it. Just doing kids stuff, such as running around... fb.me/Mwtd4ILm
  17. Did you know that the fatty acids found in Omega-3 can help to reduce anxiety and may be useful in fighting... fb.me/20vCARh4v
  18. Answer to yesterday’s question is, yes. Surprisingly, there is about 12 tablespoons of sugar in both.
  19. Is there as much sugar in a 12oz glass of orange juice as there is in a 12oz can of coke? (Answer posted tomorrow)
  20. When working out your abs, it’s better to do shorter crunches, than a full sit-up. Talk to one of our trainers today for more great tips!