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Congratulations! You’ve cooked a HUGE bird! Looking for ways to incorporate the leftovers into other meals? Here are 5!   Turkey Burritos What better a way to change up the flavor than by going south of the border! Heat a can of black beans in a saucepan with 1/2 cup bottled salsa. Add shredded turkey to the beans to heat through. Cook rice separately. Place beans, rice, sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, cilantro, hot sauce, and more bottled salsa on a 12-inch flour tortilla or wrap. Roll up burritos, tucking in ends. (via)   Turkey for Breakfast! Make this hash for an easy “gobble-filled” AM meal! Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add …

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The holiday season has officially commenced! So, let’s eat drink and be merry… right? Well, not so fast. While the holidays do call for extra celebration and maybe even a little indulgence, it is important to not lose total sight of your health and wellness goals. Our friends from Carson Tahoe Health Nutritional Services explain: “When it comes to big meal holidays like Thanksgiving, we don’t advocate completely turning down holiday foods, but we do think it’s important to have some healthy options mixed in,” says Kim Mason, former Registered Dietician at Carson Tahoe Health. “Portion control is one of the easiest ways to control your caloric intake without feeling deprived of the foods you love.” Here’s a couple tips …

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Exercise, even on a normal day, it can be a chore.  And, here we are at ‘Toast’ suggesting you exercise on Thanksgiving?! We know, we know. But hear us out first. Mina Fiddyment of the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute is giving us five great reasons we should get moving on this famous for being a lazy holiday. Let’s dive in! It’s a chance to try something new. In most cities, there is usually some kind of Thanksgiving Day race, ‘Turkey Trot” or a charity marathon. In fact, in our area you can try: The Fire Wives and K.A.I.A Fit Turkey Trot In Carson City The Scheels Turkey Trot in Sparks There are short and long-distance options available, making …

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Has this ever happened to you? You’ve had a long day and want nothing more than to get into bed, you lay down, are just about asleep and BOOM- leg cramp! If you have suffered this before and wondered why, we’ve asked Carson Tahoe’s Dr. David Eisenhauer to help you figure it out!   What are muscle cramps? Muscle cramps are strong, painful contractions or tightening of a muscle that comes on suddenly and lasts from a few seconds to several minutes. Nighttime leg cramps are usually sudden spasms, or tightening of the muscles specifically in the calf. They are also common in the thigh or foot and occur just as you are falling asleep or waking up.   What …

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Most people have experienced a painful headache at some point in their lives. Some get them regularly and others just every once in a while, but no matter how frequent (or infrequent) a headache is, we can all agree that they are no fun.  Many experience weakened mental clarity, feel spacey and want to shut down. We asked neurologist, Dr. Michael Song about what a headache really is and what you can do to potentially prevent them. . A headache is medically known as cephalalgia, or, a continuous pain in the head. The pain can be anywhere in the head or neck region, as the brain has no pain receptors, headaches are technically not felt on the brain. The actual …

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