MAKING FITNESS FUN FOR EVERYONE The Family That Sweats Together, Stays Together
Ready to turn family time into flexing time? Staying active and healthy doesn’t have to mean dragging everyone to the gym for endless push-ups or eating kale every day. With a bit of imagination and a team effort, the whole family can make fitness fun and celebrate gains together. From turning laundry chores into speed-folding competitions to jamming out in the living room as a cardio workout, building healthy habits is easier when you’re with the ones you love and laughing! MOP TILL YOU DROP Chores may not be everyone’s favorite activity — that is, until you turn them into high-energy games that work up a sweat. Many household tasks have physical elements that can be a form of entertaining exercise. You could challenge your family to a sweep off, where everyone races with their broom to see who can clean the floor the fastest. Maybe you want to do some laundry lunges while washing clothes or see who can pick up the most toys in the shortest amount of time. Not only will everyone be more motivated to get their household to-do list done, but it will also help everyone get their reps in without noticing. FIT AND FUN Staying in shape will happen naturally if you carve out time for family activities that include a little movement. Daily walks after dinner are
low-impact, get everyone outside, and are an easy way to get your steps in. Instead of driving to the library or park, ride bikes to get there so everyone reaps the benefits of cycling, such as improved heart health and better balance. Your children
might enjoy trying out scooters or roller skates to get around the neighborhood.
STIR UP GOOD HABITS Proper nutrition is a key ingredient in a healthy lifestyle. Commit to cooking together as a family at least once a week to get everyone excited about eating right. Have the kids help plan the entree, pick out fresh veggies at the store, measure ingredients, or set the table. Making everyone feel included in meal planning helps them take ownership of their habits and learn how to prepare well-balanced diets.
SPOTLIGHT
Vegan Poblano Rellenos
INGREDIENTS
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4 poblano peppers, roasted and peeled
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2–3 cups of vegetable oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup chickpea flour 1/2 cup cornstarch
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10 oz vegan cheese 3 large tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 onion, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup cold soda water
DIRECTIONS
1. Using a knife, slice poblanos from stem to tip. 2. Fill peppers with vegan cheese, close, secure with toothpicks, then set aside. 3. Place tomatoes, garlic, and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. 4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add tomato sauce. Let simmer for 7–10 minutes, then set aside. 5. Combine flour, chickpea flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually pour in soda water. Whisk until it resembles thin pancake batter. 6. In a frying pan, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil, topping oil as needed. 7. Dip each chile in batter, then fry until golden, about 5 minutes each side. 8. Place chiles on a plate lined with paper towels to cool. Serve over tomato sauce!
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