A Breath of Fresh Air
REVITALIZE YOUR HOME’S AIR IN WINTER
In the winter, when you rely on a furnace or fireplace for heat, the air in your home can quickly become stale. Shut windows and doors limit airflow, and this allows dust, dander, exhaust, bacteria, viruses and mould spores to accumulate. As a result, stale air can lead directly to health issues. Stale air tends to leave most people with a “blah” feeling. You may feel tired or like you’re about to get a cold. You may also notice more headaches, respiratory irritation and dry skin. Additionally, re-circulating air makes it easier to spread cold-causing germs to others. Poor air circulation is one of the biggest reasons why winter is considered cold season. The problem doesn’t only come from closed windows and doors. Some furnaces do not pull air in from the outside and simply recycle indoor air. This is more common with older furnaces. Many
newer furnaces — those manufactured in the last 10-15 years — pull air from outside, though this varies from model to model.
Unsurprisingly, the best way to overcome stale air in the home is to open a few windows. While you may be hesitant to open windows on a brisk winter day, opening several for about 20 minutes a day will make a difference. If your home has an exhaust fan, either in an air-conditioning wall unit or in the bathroom, be sure to run that while the windows are open. You’ll be breathing fresh air in no time. Another way to keep air circulating throughout the winter is to install a heat recovery ventilation (HVR) unit. It’s not uncommon to see HVRs in newer homes. This appliance is designed to pull in fresh air from the outside, without compromising temperature, and they tend to be energy efficient, to boot.
Thai Spaghetti Squash WITH PEANUT SAUCE I
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium spaghetti squash
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¾ cup unsweetened peanut butter ¼ cup coconut sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons red curry paste
Olive oil
Salt
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1 garlic clove, minced ¼ cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
Peanut sauce: •
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Halve squash and scoop out seeds. 2. Drizzle inside of squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place squash on baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes. 3. Let cool. Using a fork, scrape out spaghetti squash strands. 4. Place sauce ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 5. Heat skillet over medium
BOOTS DRIFT
PLAY SALT SAND SCRAPER SCULPTURE
SLIPPERY SNOWBALL SNOWBLOWER SNOWMAN SNOWMOBILE STORM WHITE
FISHING FLAKES FLURRIES FUN HOCKEY ICY
heat. Add garlic, parsley, and ¼ of the peanut sauce and combine.
6. Add spaghetti squash
SHOVEL SKATING SLIDING
and crushed peanuts. Stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes. Once served, drizzle with more peanut sauce. Recipe inspired by Leelalicious.com.
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