Experience the Benefits of Stretching
Healthy Recipe : SPINACH & MUSHROOM MINI QUICHES
As you age, your muscle tissue actually dries out a little, tightening. This causes a loss
spinach, coarsely chopped • 8 large eggs • ⅔ cup whole milk • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 8 ounces fresh mixed wild mushrooms (such as oyster and shiitake), sliced • 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
of range of motion in your joints and tissues. In addition to the loss of range of motion, it can really limit your active lifestyles and hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used to be simple, such as dressing or squatting down to tie your shoes, now become extremely difficult. A regular stretching program helps lengthen your muscles and makes daily living activities much easier. Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility. Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. It does not have to involve a huge amount of time, but stretching can end up giving you huge results! Stretching is a natural part of what we do on a daily basis. You might notice that if you have been sitting in a particular position for a long time, you stretch unconsciously. It feels good! In addition to that good feeling, a consistent stretching program will produce large gains in flexibility and joint movement. Be kind to your muscles and they will be kind to you! Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from a regular stretching program: • Reduced muscle tension • Increased range of movement in the joints • Enhanced muscular coordination • Increased circulation of the blood to various parts of the body • Increased energy levels (resulting from increased circulation)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme • 1 (5 ounce) package fresh
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Stir and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring constantly, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk eggs, milk, Dijon, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in cheese and the mushroommixture. Coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Divide the mixture among the prepared muffin cups. Bake, uncovered, until puffed and set, about 30 minutes. Remove from the pan and serve immediately.
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