August is Cataract Awareness Month
Almost 20.5 million Americans age 40 and over have cataracts, one of the most curable causes of vision loss. August is Cataract Awareness Month and to recognize this observance eye doctors want to debunk the myths about cataracts and remind people that they do not have to live with vision loss and cataracts.
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s normally clear lens, blocking the passage of light needed for vision. They form slowly and cause no pain. Some stay small and hardly affect vision, but if the cataract does grow or begin to affect your vision, it can usually be removed with surgery.
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Eco-Friendly Back To School Tips
The back to school season can be stressful on parents, students and teachers alike. By striving to stay eco-conscious during this busy time you can feel good about reusing products from last year and purchasing earth friendly school supplies. Follow these easy steps to go green for school and you will avoid over-buying and wasting school supplies while you prepare your child to go back to school!
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Asparagus
Super spears that are high in fiber and low in calories
Season: Fresh asparagus is in season from mid-April through the end of summer.
Prep Tip: Whether you buy fat spears or skinny ones remember to remove the woody stems before you cook them.
Fat Spears: Ideal for steaming or roasting, gently peel fats spears before cooking.
Skinny Spears: best for grilling or sauteing, skinny spears do not require peeling.
Grow Your Own: Asparagus, a member of the lily family, grows easily in home gardens- right in the flower bed. You can plant seeds or roots any time of the year- asparagus is a perennial and can yield a harvest for decades.
Now that you know the basics of asparagus try this lighter version of the classic one-dish Italian meal, Asparagus Carbonara, that emphasizes asparagus.
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What Is Interval Training
Slimming down your troubled spots can be difficult. Even the best exercisers can’t overcome troubled spots with a poor diet. The value of preparing and enjoying wholesome, natural foods in balanced amounts is just as important as exercise. If your goal is to shed a few pounds you have to ditch the refined and packaged, processed foods.
To experience even faster results try to incorporate interval training into your regular exercise routine once or twice a week. Interval training is an increasingly popular style of exercise in which you alternate “hard” and “easy,” mixing short periods of highly intense exercise with slightly longer periods of less-intense exercise. Research shows that you burn more calories and fat and get more aerobically fit with intervals than with conventional “steady state” exercise.
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Boot Camp Challenge
www.bootcampchallenge.com
Come one, come all and join the boot camp challenge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 9:00am. This is a fun and furious 3-mile course featuring obstacles used only by Marine Recruits at the Marine Recruit Depot. The course will take place on paved roads and hard-packed dirt. There will be over 50 obstacles, including hay jumps, tunnel crawls, fox holes and trenches, cargo netting and push-up stations. You will get encouragement along the way from MCRD Drill Instructors. There will be a post-race party with plenty of music, food and awards. To register for the race or for more information click here.
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Meet the Team
www.greatdayeveryday.com
Spice of Life is a team of very dedicated, talented professionals who consistently and cooperatively work together to create successful events that exude the heart and passion that is discovered in its production. Spice of Life’s team is devoted to touching people’s lives-- one event at a time.
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