Stretch Physical Therapy & Wellness August 2017

Get Poppin’

SHAKE UP MOVIE NIGHT WITH CRAZY (HEALTHY) POPCORN RECIPES

Popcorn is considered to be a fairly healthy snack by most experts, especially when compared to other salty treats, like corn chips. Unfortunately, microwave popcorn is another matter. Many popular popcorn brands use trans fats, which the Centers for Disease Control estimate are related to 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths annually. Additionally, a study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health identified a connection between the chemical diacetyl, used to flavor microwave popcorn, and cases of lung disease in workers at popcorn factories. For popcorn lovers, the answer is clear: Make popcorn yourself! Pour ¼ cup of popcorn kernels into a regular brown paper bag, fold the top of the bag shut tight, then pop in microwave for about two minutes, or until popping slows to a second between pops. Voila! Fresh popcorn with no factory chemicals. If you’re craving some fun flavors, try these simple recipes. Traditional Butter Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then drizzle it along the sides of a brown paper bag. Pour your already popped popcorn into the bag until it’s half full, close the bag tight, and shake vigorously. In no time, you’ll have perfectly buttered popcorn! Cinna-sugar Bliss This is a great recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar to 3 tablespoons of melted

butter. Drizzle onto the edges of a brown paper bag, add popped popcorn, and shake well!

Sriracha Sesame Celebration Here’s to the adventurous popcorn

lovers! Combine 1 tablespoon Sriracha, 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle half over popcorn and shake well inside of bag. Repeat with remaining mixture. Whether you’re preparing for a movie marathon or need an after- school snack, any of these recipes will be tasty alternative to the chemicals saturating microwave popcorn. Enjoy!

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Testimonials

“I came to Stretch on crutches, with a boot on my left foot. I could hardly put any weight on my foot. Within a week of therapy, I got rid of the crutches and was walking with no pain, but I was still in the boot. Within another week of therapy, I finally got out of the boot and started to wear a gym shoe. Though I still had some tightness in my left foot and ankle, I was able to walk with minimal soreness. With the help of super nice therapists and their great knowledge of which stretches would help me best, I am now able to perform all activities I used to do before I injured my foot. I will continue to use my Stretch cards to make my foot stronger so I do not have something like this happen again.” – Nata lie Fu nk

”The owner and staff were very pleasant and informative. I will be sure to include some of the techniques I learned in therapy in my daily routine. Continued success!” – Fa ye Joh n son

“I was referred by my foot doctor in October for PT on my plantar fasciitis condition. I had experienced heel pain while track walking. After about six weeks of PT, my condition has significantly improved to where I can participate in all regular activities.” – Joh n Price

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