Convenience Care is Back at Northridge!

by | Apr 6, 2016 | Etc.

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Just wanted to let you all know our renovations are complete at Northridge so Convenience Care is moved back to Northridge! Our hours at Northridge are 7:30am-7:30pm with Convenience Care open from 5-7:30pm and Saturday 8-11am. Main continues to be open 7:30am-5pm. Thank you for your patience during our construction!

2016 Watertown Recreational Trail Challenge

by | Apr 5, 2016 | Exercise, Weight Management, Wellness/Health

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Watertown Recreational Trail Challenge

Have you ever wonder how many miles you have biked, run or walked on the Watertown Recreational Trail?   This summer we want you to join the second annual Watertown Recreational Trail Challenge.   Starting May 1 Keep track of how many miles you bike, run or walk, then at the end of summer by September 30 just turn your tracking sheets back in and we will tabulate who the three people are who have biked, walked or run the most miles and those three will receive awards and be recognized later in the month of October as the ones who put on the most miles on our beautiful trail system. You can pick up your tracking sheets at the Park and Rec Offices at the Fieldhouse or at the City Aud. now! Thank you to sponsors: Watertown DASH, Tim Toomey, Dr.Dan and Dr.Sarah Reiffenberger, and Brown Clinic STRIVE for making this challenge a success!

Dates:  May 1-September 30

Fee:  Free

Location:  All miles must be on the Watertown Recreational Trail

For more information contact Jeremy at the Park and Rec: 882-6260.

WANTED: Pictures of your activity on the Watertown Trail!

by | Mar 31, 2016 | Etc.

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As many of you from the Watertown area know, we have a beautiful recreational trail. The trail goes around the lake and all the way to the Redlin Art Center. It truly is a great part about Watertown! Dr. Dan and I are part of the Watertown Trail Committee that works to promote the use of the trail. Our committee also works with the great folks at the Park and Rec who manage and maintain the trail system.

We have a facebook page for the trail: https://www.facebook.com/WatertownRecreationalTrail/. Be sure to head on over and “like” us for updates on the trail! We plan to increase our Facebook activity and interest in the trail by highlighting the various sections of the trail throughout the year to encourage use and activity on the trail….and this is where we need your help! We invite you to send us pictures of you and your family and friends on the trail. You can email us the pictures and we will post to the Facebook page and site. Be sure to include the following: your name and area on the trail–this will be included when we post the pictures! You can email pictures to strive2survive@brownclinic.org. We look forward to hearing from you and be sure to get out and enjoy our beautiful trail!

-Kelsey

STRIVE’s Tasty Treats

by | Mar 30, 2016 | Diet, Food

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Last night’s STRIVE’s treats were once again delicious thanks to our friends at County Fair Foods! Be sure to give these a try!!

 

Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato Salad (pictured above)

1 English Cucumber

4 Roma Tomatoes

3 Ripe Avocados

1/2 Red Onion

1/4 c Cilantro

Juice of 1 Lemon

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions: placed sliced cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Enjoy plain or with baked, whole grain chips.

 

Raspberry Banana Muffin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raspberry Banana Muffins

2 Bananas

4 Eggs

Raspberries

Directions: Mash bananas and then add 4 eggs and mix well. Grease muffin tins. Place some raspberries in each tin. Divide batter up between 6 muffins. Shake to level each batter in each tin. Bake at 200F for 12 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

 

-Kelsey

Easter Egg Food Safety

by | Mar 24, 2016 | Cooking Tips, Holidays

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With the Easter Holiday and Celebration just a few days away, many of you have your eggs hard boiled and ready to be painted…or many of you already have them painted! As Sunday comes and goes, you may wonder what to do with those eggs. Here are some tips for you to practice proper egg safety:

  • Not sure how to boil an egg? Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil with the lid on, then turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in water for 15 min. Remove eggs and place in a bowl of ice cold water to cool.
  • Eggs should be used within 3 weeks of the sell by date. Be sure to store them in the fridge at a temp less than 40 degrees F.
  • Hard boiled eggs spoil faster than fresh eggs as the protective coating is washed away, making them more susceptible to bacteria. Hard boiled eggs must be refrigerated within 2 hours of cooking.
  • If you want to eat the hard boiled eggs after the holiday, you must store them in the refrigerator. Throw away any eggs that are cracked, dirty, or have been out of the fridge for more than 2 hours. If you are going to use the leftover cooked eggs, it is recommended to use them within one week to prevent food poisoning. To help you do this, you could make two batches- one to display and one for eating.
  • Ever wonder what the green ring on a hard boiled yolk is? It’s a result of overcooking the eggs and is caused by sulfur and iron compounds in the egg reacting to the surface of the yolk. The green color may also be a result of a large amount of iron in the water used to cook with. It may look funny, but it is safe to eat.

Happy Easter!

-Kelsey