FOOD & BEVERAGE

Salsa Verde

6 EA MEDIUM TOMATILLOS

¼ YELLOW ONION, CUT INTO LARGE DICE

1 EA JALAPENO

2 EA GARLIC CLOVES

1 ½ TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL

1 ½ TABLESPOONS FRESH LIME JUICE

¼ CUP CILANTRO, CHOPPED

½ TEASPOON SEA SEALT

PROCEDURE:

PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 DEGREES REMOVE HUSKS FROM TOMATILLOS AND RISE UNDER WATER PLACE THE TOMATILLOS, ONION, PEPPER, AND GARLIC ON A BAKING SHEET AND ROAST FOR 15 MINUTES

REMOVE FROM STOVE AND PLACE ALL REMAINING INGREDIENTS IN A FOOD PROCESSOR

SEASON TO TASTE AND REFRIDGERATE

4 EASY-TO-LEARN EXERCISES

Exercise makes you stronger, increases your energy and helps improve balance which can prevent falls It can also help with depression and prevent or delay serious medical issues like diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease And the good news: Even a little bit can make a big difference Start low and go slow Once you start to feel better, doing more will be as easy as it is fun

Begin any exercise routine with five minutes of stretching or walking slowly to warm up End your sessions the same way, with a five-minute cool-down

1 Water aerobics

If you have access to a pool, water aerobics offer plenty of beneficial exercises for seniors especially if you have arthritis or other joint pain

The buoyancy of the water puts less stress on your joints and offers natural resistance to help build strength with minimal stress on the body

Try aqua jogging next time you ’ re in a pool You may never switch back to land!

2 Chair yoga

Not ready for yoga on a floor mat? No problem Many traditional poses have been adapted for sitting in a chair In fact, it’s become one of the most popular forms of exercise for seniors No matter how you approach it, yoga improves muscle strength, balance and flexibility It can also help with anxiety and depression and leave you with a sense of calmness and well-being

3 Working out with resistance bands

Resistance bands are elastic strips of rubber Some are easy to stretch, and others are tougher, so you can choose the level that’s right for you Give them a good steady pull and they’ll give your workout resistance without putting too much strain on your joints and muscles They’re less expensive than most fitness equipment, so there’s less strain on your wallet, too.

4. Strength training with dumbbells

Light dumbbells are great accessories for senior exercise routines. Strength training helps you manage your weight because it leads to a higher metabolism rate. And dumbbells make it easy to do right in the comfort of your own home. You’ll not only burn calories faster, but you’ll improve your balance and flexibility, too.