And ... How to Av id Them
of Sitting THE HIDDEN HAZARDS
T oday, about 86 percent of workers sit all day for their jobs, according to a 2013 article by U.S. News andWorld Report. Our bosses need us typing away at our workstations from 9–5, but prolonged sitting is just not natural for humans. Everybody knows that hours of inactivity can lead to obesity. But numerous studies from recent years have found that lots of time spent sitting is linked to a plethora of other issues, like colon, endometrial, and lung cancers; diabetes; heart disease; brain fog; poor leg circulation; muscle degeneration; neck and back pain; and a heightened risk of death overall. Even the skeptics have to admit that a cursory glance at the overwhelming evidence paints a pretty terrifying picture. So what’s to be done? Well, while most studies delve into the hazards of prolonged sitting, they’re usually not too worried about sitting as a whole. The key, most experts argue, is to incorporate movement
breaks throughout your day. Every hour, make it a habit to step away from your desk. Maybe you need to go to the bathroom, grab some coffee, or take a walk around the office. At home, make a point to avoid melting into the couch as you binge watch Netflix — when that alert comes up asking if you want to continue, snap out of your dreamlike state and take the dog for a walk, for example. Occasionally, the dangers of sitting become a little more serious. Persistent neck, back, or leg pain flares its ugly head, and it simply won’t go away. Maybe you start experiencing frequent headaches, and you can’t figure out why. In these cases, chiropractic can do wonders to set you right. With expert knowledge of the intricacies of the nervous system, we can make noninvasive adjustments to put your body back in balance. Call Dr. Chris Colby at 860.644.2437 today , and eliminate pain at the source!
Angie Colby’s Tasty Fish Tacos
Thismonth, once you’re all worn out on Fourth of July hot dogs and hamburgers, switch it upwith these scrumptious fish tacos fromAngie Colby. If you like, use the jalapeno to add a little kick to the dish.
Ingredients
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Garnish: •
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4 cloves garlic, chopped 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 serrano pepper, sliced 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional) 1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce
1 pound white flaky fish, such as mahi mahi, tilapia, or cod
Shredded white cabbage
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Hot sauce
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1/4 cup canola oil
Crema or sour cream
1 lime, juiced
Thinly sliced red and green onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
Salsa (below)
1 tablespoon oregano
Tomato Salsa: •
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
8 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 red onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped (optional)
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Directions
Tacos: 1.
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Mix in tomatoes, serrano pepper, and jalapeno and cook until tomatoes soften, about 15–20 minutes. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, throw it back on the pan, and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes. Add hot sauce, oregano, and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then flake the fish with a fork. Place the tortillas on the grill for 20 seconds, divide fish among tortillas, and top with garnish and salsa.
Preheat grill tomedium-high and place fish in medium-sized dish. Whisk together canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, jalapeno, and cilantro, then drizzle over fish. Let fishmarinate for 15–20 minutes. Remove fish frommarinade and place onto hot grill, flesh side down. Grill for 4 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds, then remove.
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Salsa: 3.
Preheat grill tomedium-high or use the grill’s side burners. Heat peanut oil in a medium saucepan, add onions and garlic, and cook until soft.
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