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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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Ahhh comfort food… The cold weather, the seasonal change, and all those pumpkin promotions make it nearly impossible to ignore. One thing we don’t all love as much – the added calories that come with some of our comfort foods.  The nutrition experts from Carson Tahoe Health Nutritional Services helped us compile a couple of swaps you can make to lessen the caloric intake, but still get that comfort food pleasure this fall! Ice Cream Banana Split Sundae The traditional sundae is full of calories and sugars…not the best combo. Cut down on calories with this tasty sundae. You’ll need: 2 ripe bananas, unpeeled 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar 4 scoops good-quality vanilla ice cream, such as Breyer’s Natural Vanilla …

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Being proactive about your health really matters! What may sometimes seem as an added burden or appointment, can truly help you detect and maintain your overall  health as best as possible.  So, where to begin? Well- as always, you should consult your physician about what screenings would be best tailored for your lifestyle and health history- but if we had to recommend say… five-these common screenings should be making their way onto your calendar in the coming months. 1. Clinical Breast Exam/Mammograms A clinical breast exam is a simple physical exam performed by a trained health professional to identify changes and abnormalities in the breast. Susan G. Komen for the Cure recommends that all women, beginning at age 20, should get a …

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We all are aware of the benefits of working out, and how imperative it is to be active and remain healthy in order to help our overall health and prevent some diseases.  The risks of diabetes and heart disease are off the charts, and often times the culprit is a sedentary lifestyle. Not to mention, the fitness industry is booming with gym rats and yogis who can’t wait till their next sweat session.   But, can you actually work out too much?   As we’ve already made clear, the benefits of working out are numerous, it not only helps you keep a healthy body weight, but it also helps you feel great, beat stress, and increase your strength. If taken …

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