Manitoulin Island Radio ~ Spring Into Spring!

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Spring Into Spring!

Spring is the season to make a fresh start, and is a great time to get ready for Summer.

Tips for Getting in 'Shape'!

Enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables to add variety without sacrificing satisfaction.

Substitute a sprinkle of chopped almonds,walnuts or pecans for rich-sauces, a splash of
olive oil for butter, and sliced avocado for sour cream to keep the focus on heart-healthy
fats.

Limit casseroles, cream-based sauces and other winter "comfort foods." Instead, try a
fresh salad laced with luscious tomatoes, lean chicken and reduced-fat cheeses, along
with fresh berries garnished with fat-free whipped topping for dessert.

Tackle your Spring-cleaning, dig out your gardening tools, or chase your dog and/or
children in the yard or at the playground. Aim for 30 minutes of activity most days of
the week.

Grab your walking shoes [and stick] and hit the pavement, beach or trails. Instead
of focusing on how far you need to walk, pay attention to the sights, sounds and
smells of Spring. You'll feel rejuvenated by the time you return home.

Using comfortable weights, resistance tubes or even cans of vegetables, add 15-20
minutes of light 'weight-training' to your routine, twice a week, to tone-up muscles.

Adopt a fresh/new attitude. Just like a gardener can retrain a plant to grow in a new
and better direction, so can a negative, judgmental thinking style be guided along a
more positive - more accepting/tolerating - path!