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GUILT-FREE WAY TO TAME CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS

Guilt-Free

Banana Chocolate Smoothie

Makes 4 1-cup servings

11/2 cups chocolate soy milk

3 ounces chopped dark chocolate

3 tablespoons cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed

2 tablespoons bee pollen

2 tablespoons flaxseed oil

2 cups sliced banana

1 cup chocolate frozen yogurt

2 tablespoons shaved chocolate for garnish (optional)

Combine soy milk, chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, bee pollen, flaxseed oil, and banana in a blender or smoothie maker. Blend on high speed for 45 seconds or until mixture is puréed and smooth. Add frozen yogurt, and blend on high speed again until mixture is smooth. Serve immediately, garnished with chocolate shavings, if desired.

Spring

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Are Iceland And Norway On

Go Ahead adult tours has a 13-day tour scheduled for the end of September 2024. ere are limited spaces available. For details and pricing contact Beth Shea

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS. All white. Used. Fairport: 585-354-8339

BOOKS - Art Books, some instructional, some famous artists’ paintings, Encyclopedias, some children’s books. You pick up. Call for info: 585-728-5316

DIESEL BUS ENGINE, already taken out of bus. Pick up only: sbly5722@gmail.com

Four boxes of OLD CAR MAGAZINES, DIRT BIKE MAGAZINES and HUNTING MAGAZINES going back to at least 1981. You pick up: 585-329-5631

HP PRINTER - Laser Jet 1320 (no cartridge). May work but have no time to fool with it: 585-346-3829

BROTHER PRINTER, corporate quality with new laser cartridges - TN431, TN433, TN436. Touch screen needs adjustment. Very high-quality print and copy: aelaine636@gmail.com

SERESTO FLEA and TICK COLLAR - large dog. just in time for tick season: enaginny@gmail.com

30” STAINLESS STEEL RANGE HOOD: 727-543-1759

One LAWN CHAIR FRAME, two PARTIAL MACRAME LAWN CHAIRS, one PARTIAL MACRAME LOUNGE LAWN CHAIR: 585-392-5631

HOLLISTER NEW IMAGE FLEXTEND SKIN BARRIER; 2-pc ostomy skin barrier, convex, tape. #14904 Green 1 3/4”/pre-sized 1”; 23 boxes, 5 ostomy barriers in each box: 585-226-8887

WEBER GRILL owner’s kit, very good condition, double doors, hardly used, tank storage, sturdy cover, battery ignition starter: 585-202-1639

ORGAN MUSIC BOOKS: Seven books of organ music. (Wedding, preludes and Postludes, Christmas Solos, Miscellaneous organ solos). Bob8lin13@yahoo.com

COMPUTER DESK, 5’x2’x30” with slide out drawers for printer, file cabinet and keyboard shelf. 42” PLASMA TV with glass stand shelf: 585-410-2808

Two NEW DIAMOND PAINTING KITS. You do them. Pick up, Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

COMPLETED DIAMOND PAINTINGS - Multicolored Marilyn Monroe and a kitten. Pick up, Batavia. Text only: 845-309-9373

INFANT BOY CLOTHES, WOODEN CRIB, WALKER, HIGH CHAIR, BABY BATH: 585-797-4659

Perry, take notice, found the HOSPITAL BED HEADBOARD: 585-658-3188

55” PANASONIC FLATSCREEN TV. Works great! whitelily1@twc.com

Beauty rest Elite QUEEN MATTRESS, fair condition. PATIO TABLE and CHAIR SET You pick up: 585-554-6793

TREADMILL in good shape. Only needs a switch to get it going. You move: 585-538-9508

Seeking DIRT BIKES, ATVs or GO-KARTS for father son project. Will pick up, call or text Matt: 315-576-1278

In need of a FOLDING GROCERY CART for a new refugee family: 716-430-2876

FLATSCREEN TV, any size. In good working condition: 585-867-3355

FULL-SIZE LIGHT BAR and 8’ TONNEAU COVER: 585-447-0201

RASCAL SCOOTER in good working condition: 585-415-8513

Used/New SUV in good working condition for retired couple to transport the elderly to appointments and errands: 585-398-7626

TWIN SIZE BED in good condition. Needed for elderly couple. Call or text: 585-719-7866

COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS and DISPLAY BOOK for granddaughter who will play in one tournament this summer: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

9” or 10” straight edge, GLASS PIE DISH: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

Large MOVING BOXES. Deliver in ER: stellaswirlery@yahoo.com

BB RIFLE. Must work. Fairport: 585-354-8339

BOX TRAILER: 585-323-1762 (leave message)

DIRECT VENT NATURAL GAS HEATER for a basement: 585-208-9784

Gently used WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE to have fun with my kids: 585-260-2610

TELESCOPE: stujaxon@yahoo.com

WEBER GRILL you are no longer using. Will pick up. Please call or text Matt: 315-576-1278. Thank you.

A collection of POP TABS for crafts, colored or silver of any type, shape, or size: junkbox232@gmail.com

Old SIDEWALK SLATE for garden path in Canandaigua. Will happily pick up! Please leave a text message: (585) 315-9160

RIDING LAWN MOWER in good condition and a pair of WOMEN’S WHITE SHOES, preferably size 9-1/2 to 10W: 585-346-9777

COMIC BOOKS, SPORTS CARDS (love hockey cards), COLLECTIBLE CARDS

Any condition. Will pick up. Avid collector. Text: 585-260-0437

A TRAILER to haul my mower on. Can pick up. Thanks & God Bless! 585-260-0437

PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE. Plain sewing for quilts. Older is fine. WORKS! christinaplaton20@gmail.com

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, vintage stereo equipment, radios, microphones, Test equipment, speakers, meters, turntables, Ham Radio, Advertising, TVs: greg3151@ymail.com

Large BIRD CAGE: 585-485-9663

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Butts on the Sidewalk

The beautiful Historic business sections of our villages in [local county] are NOT ashtrays! For those who continue to smoke and crush you butts on the sidewalk and walk away, PLEASE STOP. This is littering plain and simple. Crush it out, pick it up and wait until you find a proper waste receptical.

Favoritism by coaches in sports

How The Help Of A Worker Consoled And Comforted Me

Rosemary was a woman at a receptionist desk in a waiting room adjacent to the surgical area at Rochester General Hospital. I had accompanied my wife to this surgical area about 1PM a week back. After she was checked in for surgery I went to the waiting room. About 1 1/2 hours went by and I got nervous since I did not know anything. I asked Rosemary as she was about to leave work if she could get me any information on my wife as it was now 2:30PM. She made a call and all she could find out was that my wife was taken in for surgery a little over 1 hour 15 minutes prior. She could tell that I was very nervous. She stated she would make another call to see if a message via phone could advise of how surgery was going and when it might be done. She then stated that she would not leave until a call came back. That call came back at 3:30PM. Rosemary found out that surgery was going well and would be done within 2 hours. As Rosemary left she gave me two free passes for valet parking.

It never ceases to amaze me how some sports coaches do not have a transparent process that is fair and based on prior performance (goals, batting average, runs, TD’s, tackles, etc). If a player is close friends with the coach, they are almost a “shoe in” to make the team. Also, why is it that the coach’s son (no matter their level of skill) always makes the team? As a parent who has multiple children that are all good athletes and starters in multiple sports in high school and college, I’m frustrated having observed numerous acts of favoritism, which leaves good character athletes on the bench or off a team. Especially disappointing is watching senior athletes in high school sit the bench as coaches play freshman or sophomore players. It’s unfair to constantly sit a senior who will soon graduate and never have the chance to play in high school again. It would be nice to see more transparent, communicative, and equitable player selection and give all players an opportunity to play.

Communication

If you are going to post an item for free and only use an email address, please have the courtesy to reply, even if the item has already been claimed. Some people may receive the Pennysaver sooner than others, so the item may already be gone when you see the ad. That is fine, but it only takes the same few minutes to respond as it took to put the ad in. I was very interested in an item and responded more than once, but never received an answer. Thank you.

East Rochester Public Library

317 Main St., E. Rochester, NY (585) 586-8302 www.eastrochester.org

Mon. 9am-7pm; Tues.-Thurs. 9am-6pm; Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm; Sun. Closed. (ERPL Book Nook: open Mon., Wed. & Sat. 10am-1pm

Fairport Public Library

1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport (585) 223-9091 www.fairportlibrary.org

Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 12pm-3pm (Oct.-April)

Penfield Public Library

1985 Baird Rd., Penfield (585) 340-8720 www.penfieldlibrary.org

Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm; Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm

Pittsford Community Library

24 State St., Pittsford (585) 248-6275

Mon.- Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm

Webster Public Library

980 Ridge Rd., Webster (585) 872-7075 www.websterlibrary.org

Mon.-Thur. 9am-8pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Closed

Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

PenfieldPublicLibrary

Outdoor FamilyStoryTime:Mondays, May8-22|10:30AM|forthefamily| noregistrationrequired

BabyStoryTime:Tuesdays,May9-30 |11:30AM|forbabies|registration required

MuffinswithMomStoryTime:Saturday,May13|10:30AM|forkids| registrationrequired

AuthorVisitwithFrancescaPadilla: Monday,May15|6:30PM|forteens &adults|registrationrequired

TweenMakers:Thursday,May18| 4:15PM|fortweens|registration required

EatingAwayattheClimateCrisis: Saturday,May20|10:30AM|for adults|registrationrequired

EnjoyNorthernCroatiawithLove: Sunday,May21|2PM|foradults| registrationrequired

TeenCraftShrinkyDinkKeychains: Tuesday,May23|4PM|forteens| registrationrequired

Avon

SaveTheDate:August11,2023. 31st AvonAlumniBanquet HostedbytheClassof1973.The banquetisforallgraduatesofAvon CentralandtoclassmatesthatattendedSt.AgnesSchool(Avon). Thiswillalsobethe50threunion forclassof73.Classof63,thisis your60th,classof83,your40th andclassof93your30th.The reunionisallplanned,sogetyour classmatestogetherandcatchup witholdfriends.Togetacopyof theinvitationorformoreinformationpleaseemail:slane@rochester. rr.com.

Fairport

TheVillageofFairport2023 Scavenger Hunt- TheVillageof FairportTreeBoardandHistoric PreservationCommissioninviteyou toparticipateinthethirdannual TreeandHistoricHouseScavenger HuntMay14ththroughJune18th, 2023.Family-friendlyscavenger hunt!Searchforeighttreesandten historicstructures,eachmarked withasignorgreenribbon.When youfindone,usetheinformation cardstolearnmoreaboutthetrees andhouses,andgetaclueforthe crosswordpuzzlegame.Submit youranswerviaemailordropoffat theVillageHallorFairportHistorical Museum.Informationandscavengerhuntdetails:www.fairportny. com/scavengerhunt.36 Committeeatscavengerhunt@ fairportny.com.

DID YOU KNOW?

Broadening one’s horizons through crafting can be a worthwhile pursuit. Crafting can serve as a relaxing pastime and provide an opportunity to learn rewarding skills. Learning to crochet is one way for men and women to combine creativity and practicality. Crochet is a form of handwork using yarn and a crochet hook. According to the Crochet Guild of America, there’s no way to know just how old the art of crochet is. However, crochet expert Annie Potter has said the modern form of the art originated in the 16th century, primarily in France and England. Others surmise crocheting traces its origins to Arabia before it spread westward through various Mediterranean trade routes.

Farmington

FingerLakesCelticFestival- Presented byFingerLakesCelticSociety.Saturday,May20,9:30am7pm.Newlocation:LincolnHill Farms,3792NY247,Canandaigua. BecomeCelticfortheday(ifyou’re notalready)andenjoyafundayof allthingsCeltic.Eventsinclude: HighlandHeavyGames,BagPiping competition,DanceExhibitions, CelticMusic,Demonstrations,A largeGatheringofScottishClans, Historical&HeritageSocieties,Artisans,KidsActivities,andsomuch more!Admissionfee:Adults$15, Age6-16$13,OverAge62$13 andAge5&underFree.Tickets onlineatwww.lincolnhillsfarm.org. Nopetsplease.ParkingisFree. HeldRainorShine.https://www. facebook.com/Fingerlakesceltic

Ontario

SpringBarnSale! Come tothe AnnualBarnSaleatHeritage SquareMuseum.May11th&12th from9amto8pmandMay13, 9amto12noon.Youneverknow whatyoufillfind-antiques, collectibles,householdgoods, tools,furniture,books,records, jewelry,linens,dishes,toys,ornamentsandmore.Manyitemswill beintheBarnbutdon’tmissthe TrainStationwherewefeature furniture(manyantiques),books, gamesandpuzzles.Saturdayis $5/bagsaleor50%offlarger items.Allprofitsfromthesale benefitthepreservationoftheMuseum.

Rochester

GreecePerformingArtsSociety Season FinaleConcert -The GreecePerformingArtsSociety (GPAS)willpresenttheirSeason FinaleConcertonSaturday,May 20,2023,at2PMatLutheran ChurchoftheIncarnateWord,597 EastAvenueinRochester.ThisSaturdaymatineewillfeatureperformancesbytheGreeceChoralSocietydirectedbyDr.RolloFisher,the GreeceConcertBanddirectedbyBJ Comer,andtheGreeceCommunity OrchestradirectedbyJonathan Allentoff.Donationswillbe gratefullyacceptedatthedoor, andchildrenarefree.Foradditional information,pleasevisitwww. greeceperformingarts.org.

TheBrightonSymphonyOrchestra will presenttheirSpring CelebrationConcertonWednesday,May24,2023,at7:30PMat theTempleB’rithKodeshWolk FamilyCenterAuditorium,2131 ElmwoodAvenue,Rochester.DirectedbyAssociateConductor JonathanAllentoff,thisconcertwill featureoboesoloistRiesaCassano andflutesoloistPhilipNash.Admissionisfree,anddonationswillbe gratefullyacceptedatthedoor. Thisprogramissponsoredbythe TownofBrighton’sDepartmentof Recreation,ParksandCommunity Services.

SIX: From TudorQueenstoPop Icons,theSIXwivesofHenryVIII takethemicrophonetoremixfive hundredyearsofhistorical heartbreakintoaEuphoricCelebrationof21stcenturygirlpower!This neworiginalmusicalistheglobal sensationthateveryoneislosing theirheadover!Featuringanallwomancastandall-womanband! TheSIX:LIVEONOPENINGNIGHT BroadwayalbumdebutedatNumber1ontheBillboardcastalbum chartsandsurpassed6Million streamsinitsfirstmonth.Ages 12+.May16-21,RBTL’sAuditoriumTheatre,885EastMainSt., Rochester.https://rbtl.org/events/ six/

NCADD-RA2023Annual Luncheon: The NationalCouncil onAlcoholismandDrug Dependence-RochesterArea’s (NCADD-RA)AnnualLuncheonWednesday,May24,11:30-2pm, DoubleTreebyHiltoninRochester. KeynotespeakerKevinMcCauley, M.D.,wroteanddirectedtwofilms “MemotoSelf”and“Pleasure Unwoven”abouttheneuroscience ofaddictionwhichwonthe2010 MichaelQ.FordAwardforJournalismfromtheNationalAssociation ofAddictionTreatmentProviders. HeisaseniorfellowatTheMeadowsofWickenburg,Arizonaandis currentlyagraduatestudentatthe UniversityofArizonaSchoolof PublicHealth.Information/register: ElaineAlvarado(585)719-3481or ealvarado@depaul.org.https:// ncadd-ra.org/events-trainings/ ncadd-ra-annual-luncheon/toregisteronline.

TheGatesHistoricalSociety’s May program isscheduledfor May15at7:00pmintheGates TownHallAnnex,1605Buffalo Road.GaryLarder,Chairmanofthe BoardoftheRochesterRedWings, willdoapresentationwhichwill includethehistoryofprofessional baseballinAmericaandhowRochesterhasmanagedtobepartofit alltheseyears.Thereisnocharge forthisprogramandfacilityis handicappedaccessible.

Spencerport

HickokFamilyFestival&Brain Dash! Saturday, June10,2023 from11am-3pmattheBlackCreek Park,WoodsideLodge,3830Union St.,NorthChili.LiveMusic!Dunk Tank!FreeFood!FunRun!Bounce House!CornholeTournament! ShoppingVendors!WinanNintendoSwitch!

Springwater

HikeGeneseeValleyGorgeand Mt. MorrisDam- Hike&Explore theGeneseeValleyGorgeandMt MorrisDamonSunday,May14 from2-4PMwithSpringwater Trails.Visitthewebsite: springwatertrails.orgforadditional information/directions/updates

Every April, God rewrites the Book of Genesis. ~ Author Unknown

Webster

TheChorusoftheGenesee& Rochester RhapsodyConcert andFund-raiser:Thisisafundraiser performanceforHarmonyHouse,a beautifulhistoricbuildingconstructedin1899andnowinuseas musicvenue.58EastMainSt, Webster.Bothchoruseswillperform,togetherandseparately,as wellasquartetsfrombothgroups singingawidevarietyofmusical favorites.Doorprizes,raffles,bar, snacks,freeparking-Wehaveit all!May20th-3pmmatinee-$18. 7pmevening-$20.Gettickets here:https://form.jotform.com/ 230737397805162orcall 315-391-4911

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Rita FiestaJune2-3! Fiestaisfrom 5pm-9pmonFriday,andSaturday 2pm-9pm(Inflatables4pm-9pm). LiveMusiconFridayfromRugburn, Saturdayfeaturestwobands, CountitAllJoy,andItsaMystery.

GreatFood,LiveMusic,Games, Inflatables,PlantSale,BookSale, $1CarnivalGamesforkids,with prizes!BingoonSatJune3, 2:30pm-4pm.Tryyourluckwith theMoneyWheel,pulltabs,or evenourSpectacular$5000raffle. FridaynightJune2ndfeaturesFiestafoodfavorites,andourfamous FishFry.SaturdayJune3rdincludes aChickenBBQ,andFiestaFood favorites.

AttentionClassmatesofWebster H.W.SchroederHighSchool CLASSOF1973-Worktocomplete our50threuniongettogetherfor July15,2023isunderway.Additionalinformationtobeposted soon.Emailusat HWSclassof1973@gmail.comorrefertotheHWSchroderClassof’73 50ReuniononFacebookforadditionalinformation.Pleasepassthis ontofellowclassmatesyouassociatewithorknowwholiveelsewhere.

3rdAnnualDuckDerby-Webster ComfortCareHome: DUCK DERBY!ComejoinWebsterComfortCareHomeforour3rdAnnual DuckDerbyonSaturday,May20th startingat10am.Fungamesand prizes,egghunt,WebsterLibrary storytimeat10:30am,Yolickity,Pinata,breakfastsandwichesand snacksavailableforpurchase. Watchyourducksfloatdownthe streamatWebsterPark-Beeches Pavilion.ParkingattheWebster Pier,walkunderLakeRoad.Prizes for1st,2nd&3rdplace,alongwith lastplaceandstuckduck.Ducks canbepurchasedfor$5/eachat www.webstercomfortcare.orgunderFundraisers.Specialprizefor purchasersofticket#’s 500/1000/1500.

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Painting and Staining

Interior Painting

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Hee that is in a towne in May losethhisspring. ~ George Herbert

Online POLL

Mother’s Day is May 14th. What is your favorite way to celebrate Mother’s Day?

• Hosting or going out for brunch/ dinner

• Sending flowers or a thoughtful gift

• Spending quality time togethr with mom doing something she likes to do

• Writing a heartfelt card, letter, or poem to express your love and gratitude

• Helping her with chores she doesn’t like to do

• All or most of the above

Poll Ends 05-16-2023

PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta

Preventing Ear Infections in Dogs

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My German Shepherd puppy, Max, seems to get an ear infection every other week. He’s miserable, shaking his head from side to side. And he hates having ear drops put in -- a job that gets more di cult the larger he gets! How can I stop the constant ear infections? --

Betsy J., Syracuse, New York

DEAR BETSY: Dogs can be very prone to ear infections. e shape of their ear canal is the most likely reason. Allergies and ear mites vie for the title of top irritant in a pet’s ear canal.

e symptoms are probably very familiar to you. Dark discharge from the ears, accompanied by an unusual, dank odor, frequent head shaking, scratching at the ears, and perhaps some scabbing of the outer ear. A veterinarian can pinpoint redness and swelling inside the ear canal as well.

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Treatment should always start at the veterinarian’s o ce. ere, cleaning and disinfection of the ear will be done, and then your dog will likely be prescribed medication -- typically eardrops -- to be administered for up to 10 days. A er treatment is complete, you’ll want to prevent future infections by gently cleaning Max’s ears with an ear cleaning solution for dogs and cotton balls (not Q-tips).

Getting a big dog to hold still for treatment can be a struggle. Here’s one method: If he’s very reactive, try to stand over Max with one leg on each side and his head facing forward, away from you. Hold him under his muzzle and apply the medication or cleaning solution to one ear and massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds. Let go of his muzzle and allow him to shake his head. Repeat on the other side. Finish by gently swiping the ear canal with cotton balls.

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.

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1513 Larson Rd. • Waterloo, NY (o rt. 414 - North of ruway)

Saturday, May 13th, 2023 - 10AM

2013 Chevy-1500 Silverado pickup, nice Ezmark 40" zero turn mower, 8x8 shed, 10x16 storage shed, 2 Cra man toolboxes, Cra man gas cultivator, 16 gas trimmers, 2-wheel dump cart, atbed trailer, 2 30' light poles, work benches, power tools, shop vac, bench vice, lumber (2x4s), 6x12 Werner berglass ladders, oor jacks, bowling lockers, lawn roller, shelving, organizers, hand tools, garden tools, plywood, buzzsaw blades, wire shelving, Gorilla play swing set, several bicycles, nice 3-wheel bike, children’s outdoor toys, baseball cards, toys, NASCAR and HESS trucks, lots of ammo, 10 tree stands, 250gal. tank, approx. 25 shotguns and ri es, Browning 12ga., Belgium auto with extra barrel, Marlin model 900-L bolt action 22 cal., Ted Williams M300 12ga., East eld Smith and Weston 916 pump 12ga., Marshwood 12ga. dbl. barrel, Winchester M94 30-30 ri e, Stevens savage 410 shotgun, Western eld M172B 12ga., Mossberg chuckster, M-640 22 mag. Ithaca M37 20 ga., Ithaca 16 ga. dbl. barrel, Mossberg 28" barrel, BB guns, black powder 50 cal., gun cases, shell holders, holsters, Lee Loader 30-06, gun cleaning kits, Deltemeyer shotgun shell loader with 12ga. loading dies, scopes, pistol holsters, and much more!

Note: All guns require a background check. T&C Gun Shop, Newark, NY. Come join the fun. Inspection 8am auction day, held under tent, lunch available.

Terms: Cash, Good NYS Checks, Visa, M/C, Discover Cards accepted, with 4% ID required for bidding numbers. No goods removed before settled for. 10% BP. Bring your own chairs and dress accordingly.

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Alton, NY • 315-483-1900 • Cell: 315-573-4466

Make a household favorite more healthy

Many beloved dishes might be enjoyed more often if they were only a little healthier. Author and former personal chef Michelle Dudash was once asked by a client if the she could make a healthier version of chicken parmesan. The result of that request is the following recipe for “Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach,” which Dudash ultimately included in her book, “Clean Eating For Busy Families” (Fair Winds). The recipe was a hit with Dudash’s client and will surely be a hit at home cooks’ dinner tables as well.

Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach

For the sauce:

Makes 6 servings

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

2 pinches salt

2 pinches freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon honey

For the chicken:

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

11/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 6 pieces, pounded to 1/4 inch

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 cups baby spinach

1 teaspoon lemon juice

3/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 6 medallions (or shredded)

6 cups cooked whole-grain thin spaghetti tossed in 2 teaspoons olive oil

Preheat oven to 375 F and coat the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan with olive oil spray.

To make the sauce: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic and cook gently for 30 seconds. Do not brown. With your hand, squeeze each tomato into the pan and add basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and honey. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes, lowering the heat as needed.

To make the chicken: Combine parmesan cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium dish and coach chicken with cheese mixture. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. When oil is shimmering, add chicken, rounded-side down, and cook until golden on one side, about 5 minutes. Arrange chicken in a baking pan. Pour remaining 2 teaspoons of oil into skillet and add spinach. Cook spinach for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted and swirl in lemon juice. Gently press spinach to release water and divide spinach on top of chicken. Spoon sauce around and over the chicken, place mozzarella on top, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Serve over spaghetti.

BRAIN-HEALTHY HABITS TO EMBRACE

Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues.

The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people. More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, says the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association.

Although there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or too early to begin health and lifestyle changes.

Exercise: Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills. The journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood flow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory.

The Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood flow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.

Quit smoking: The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood flow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels.

Eat healthy foods: Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. These include fresh fruits and vegetables,

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whole grains, fish-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Neurologists state that, while research on diet and cognitive function is limited, diets, such as Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may contribute to a lower risk of cognitive issues.

Consume caffeine: Caffeine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A Journal of Nutrition study found people ages 70 and older who consumed more caffeine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less caffeine. Caffeine may help improve attention span, cognitive function and feelings of well-being. Information from Psychology Today also indicates caffeine may help in the storage of dopamine, which can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. In addition, compounds in cocoa and coffee beans may improve vascular health and help repair cellular damage due to high antioxidant levels.

Work the brain: Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits, states Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Working the brain through puzzles, reading and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them.

A good way to combine these lifestyle factors is to take an exercise class with friends, mixing the social, stimulation and exercise recommendations together.

Cognitive decline can come with aging, but through healthy habits, people can reduce their risk of memory loss and dementia.