PETS TO THE RESCUE!
Having a pet is a lot of responsibility. Your dog, cat, hamster, or whichever animal you prefer depends on you to take care of them, just as you may depend on them. The AHA argues that “the primary purpose of pet adoption or rescue should be to provide the animal a loving home and to enjoy the companionship.” Adopting a pet to create the initiative to start exercising is a great way to provide a pet with a loving home. If, however, you buy a dog and don’t take them out for walks, you won’t reap all of the benefits that they offer. Your pet can help you as long as you’re willing and able to take those steps. Owning a pet can be the
If you’re a pet owner, then you know the joys and pains of owning a furry little friend. Despite all the troubles that can come with owning a pet, nothing beats coming home after a tiring day and having your pet rushing out to greet you. Owning a pet is not only beneficial mentally, but physically, according to the American Heart Association. Having a pet can increase fitness levels, relieve stress, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and boost overall happiness and well-being. Not only can they help you physically, but they can provide social support, which can lead to healthier habits. Dog owners, for instance, have shown reduced cardiovascular risks. The AHA states that people who own a dog are more likely to engage in physical activity than those who don’t. A study of over 5,200 active- lifestyle adults showed that dog owners were 54 percent more likely to live active lives than those who didn’t. Exercise in general has been shown to increase both mental and physical health, which can boost confidence. Having a furry friend to encourage you to reach those goals can be even better for both you and your pet.
most rewarding, heartwarming, and beneficial gift for the both of you. Give a pet a good home and you’ll receive a loving partner and so much more!
Resources heritagehumanesociety.org peninsulaanimalshelter.com norfolk.gov/nacc vbspca.com richmondspca.org
ZHUG (SKHUG) RECIPE YEMENI/ISRAELI HOT SAUCE
DAD JOKE
CASHIER: “Would you like the milk in a bag, sir?”
Recipe from Delishably.com If you like chimichurri or salsa verde, you’re bound to love zhug. Zhug, originally from Yemen and now one of the “national sauces” of Israel, is a spicy, loose, herb-flecked sauce. Though bright and herbal from the cilantro, the sauce takes on a richness and depth from ground cumin and cardamom. It’s fantastic drizzled over a whole-grain bowl featuring quinoa and chickpeas, served with falafel, or spooned over grilled fish, shrimp, beef, pork, or chicken. Enjoy! Start to finish: 30 minutes. Yield: 1 1/2 cups.
DAD: “No, just leave it in the carton!”
Ingredients
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8 small hot red peppers, stems removed
• 3 bunches cilantro (fresh coriander), washed and spun dry • 1 lime • 1/2 cup olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
1. Using a food processor, blender, or meat grinder, shred the cilantro.
4. Add the red chilis and pulse until rendered into small red flecks in a sea of bright green. It’s okay if there are visible seeds. 5. Add the cardamom, cumin, salt, and pepper; blend until uniform.
2. Add the juice of 1 lime and olive oil; pulse into a green paste.
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3. Add the garlic and pulse until incorporated.
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