HEALTHY REC I PE MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD
• 4 Medjool dates, pitted and diced • 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced into thin half moons • 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley • 3 ounces honey goat cheese (or similar) • ¼ cup fresh mint • 1 cup chopped roasted chickpeas, (optional)
Ingredients • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 Tbsp lemon zest • 2 Tbsp lemon juice • 3/4 tsp sea salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 ½ tsp cumin seeds • 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained & rinsed • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO INCREASE RANGE OF MOTION Wand Shoulder Flexion Lying on your back and holding a wand, palms face down on both sides, gently raise the wand overhead in a gentle motion. Hold for 3 seconds and slowly lower wand to starting position. Repeat 5 times. more than any other health care professional has done in 2 years. Her diagnosis was spot on, and the excruciating unceasing nerve pain in my leg is gone. Laura, by recommending exercises and stretches, and her hands–on treatments have helped me reduce my pain by an extraordinary amount. She’s intelligent, personable and listens to her patients. I’m really thankful to have met her.” - Mary B. A big shout out to Laura Jackson who started treating me January 15th, and in only 3 weeks has accomplished
Directions BIn a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and several grinds of pepper. In a skillet over medium-low heat, toast the cumin seeds until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove seeds from heat and crush (a mortar & pestle is easiest). Add seeds to the bowl and stir. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, dates, cucumbers, red pepper, and parsley to the bowl and toss. Transfer to a serving platter and dollop with goat cheese, sprinkle with mint, and top with extra roasted chickpeas, if desired. Season to taste and serve. www.loveandlemons.com/chickpea-salad-recipe
BRUCE ON THE LOOSE
Hello COM friends and family! Namaste! I have left Europe for the land of spices and yoga: India! I have spent time here touring Chennai and various temple cities in the Tamil Nadu region. I am currently spending some time at a yogacentre trying togainabetterunderstandingof thediscipline. The people in southeast India are very friendly and welcoming, and the food is excellent as well, although this week at the yoga centre we are following a strict vegan diet which is a bit out of my
comfort zone after European cuisine! – Bruce Martens, BScPT, BScKin, CSCS
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