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Physical activity and mental stimulation can be found as close as your own backyard. Think you can’t grow a garden in Northern Nevada, given our dry climate? Think again! Kim Mason, a registered dietician at Carson Tahoe Health, explains the following easier-than-you-might-think options to grow a garden that lasts all year long!   Option 1 – Grow a “Container Garden” You don’t need a plot of land to grow fresh vegetables. Many vegetables lend themselves well to container gardening. With some thought to selecting bush or dwarf varieties, almost any vegetable can be adapted to growing in a pot. even if you want your favorite full-size variety, if you give it a large enough pot and plenty of soil and …

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If you’ve been looking for an active, creative way to spend time with your kids or grandchildren, planting a vegetable garden is an ideal spring and summer project rich with teachable moments, exploration, and adventure—right in your own backyard. Don’t have a yard? Don’t worry. Many veggies and herbs can be grown in pots, small planters, or large containers—anywhere they can soak up the sun—be it on a deck, patio, or windowsills throughout the house. No matter if you’re growing tomatoes, flowers, or lifelong memories, gardening is an easy way to enrich the lives of every member of your family by learning how to bring “yard to table.” Studies show children who help plant and care for homegrown vegetables at …

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A dish of tender roasted medley of gourmet veggies. Makes 5 / 1 cup servings Ingredients 1 can vegetable oil spray 1 cup broccoli (chopped) 1 cup onion (diced) 1-3 clove garlic (minced) 1 cup bell pepper (diced) 1 cup zucchini or yellow squash (diced ) 1 cup eggplant (diced) 1 Italian, Mexican or Indian Seasoning Mix ((see recipes below)) 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans or black beans (drained and rinsed) Italian Seasoning Mix: 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried rosemary ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Mexican Seasoning Mix: 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper …

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Five ways to incorporate more healthy greens into your everyday routine.

The American Heart Association provides information on “5 Ways to Love your Heart.”