HOW TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU DESERVE
After an accident, it can be challenging to return to the normal you once knew. As you work to get back to that point, other things, like healthy habits, can fall by the wayside. But it’s more important than ever to maintain a healthy lifestyle so you can have the life you deserve. Focusing on healthy habits will help strengthen you on your road to recovery and will likely improve your quality of life each day. FIND HEALTHY, SIMPLE MEALS THAT YOU ENJOY. Cooking might be a challenge, but you don’t have to become the next Iron Chef to have tasty, wholesome meals. Look for simple recipes that utilize healthy and affordable ingredients, like whole grains, beans, lettuce, and carrots. Farmers markets have good deals on fruits and vegetables, and if you are able, consider the benefits of starting your own garden. You might try following blogs or social media accounts that feature healthy eating to keep it at the forefront of your mind when you are preparing meals. You may even find you enjoy adding this new hobby to your life as you find your new normal. LOOK FOR PUZZLES OR GAMES THAT STIMULATE YOU. When you’ve been at home with an injury, boredom and loneliness are two of the least welcome and most frequent visitors. Games like crossword
puzzles, sudoku, trivia, boggle, and other logic and mental games can be good distractions from the pain and discomfort you may be experiencing. Another great option is to lose yourself in an inspiring book. Try “Endurance,” which involves an incredible tale of survival in the Antarctic after a shipwreck, or “The Emerald Mile,” by Kevin Fedarko, a story of adventure and courage in the Grand Canyon. REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT. As you begin to feel more comfortable, reach out to friends and family who want to help. You may not need constant caregiving, but you will most likely benefit from social interaction and the boost that a conversation and good laugh with old friends can give you. It’s understandable to want some time alone, but try not to isolate yourself. Even if it’s hard at first, reaching out to loved ones and people who care can help create the support network you need during this time. As you create the life you deserve, look to Smith, Wallis & Scott, LLP for legal support. You can count on our talented team for exceptional representation every step of the way. Call (770) 214-2500 today.
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BLUE CHEESE BUFFALO DOGS AND CELERY SLAW
No matter where you stand on the great ketchup versus mustard debate, you’ll love these spicy, tangy, easy-to-make buffalo dogs. They’re the perfect way to elevate your Fourth of July cookout.
INGREDIENTS
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1 package of your favorite hot dogs
4 celery stalks, very thinly sliced
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1 package hot dog buns
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 bottle Frank’s RedHot sauce
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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Celery salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. For slaw, toss all ingredients together and season with celery salt and pepper. 2. Grill hot dogs and toast buns.
3. Assemble hot dogs, douse with hot sauce, and top with celery slaw. 4. Top with blue cheese, add another splash of hot sauce if you’re feeling extra spicy, and serve. 3 (770) 214-2500
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