February 2021 Newsletter

News and Updates

February 2021

Heart Awareness Month

If you're wondering about the health of your heart, try looking at your feet. Your feet could very well hold clues about the state of your coronary arteries. If your feet show signs of poor circulation – or peripheral arterial disease (PAD) – your heart could be suffering as well.

Seek attention immediately if you experience the following:

Severe pain
Swelling
Open wound
Infection
Painful leg cramps
Numbness
Tingling
Skin discoloration

Lifestyle Change Suggestions:

Stop smoking, decrease alcohol consumption, healthy eating and exercise!

Foot Funnies:

Word Search Fun

Valentine's Day Healthy & Naughty Recipes

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

XXL Death by Chocolate Cookies

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Prep: 15 mins Ingredients:

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 24 16 oz. mile

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients:

16 oz. milk chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening

1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Directions:

In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
Insert toothpick toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

XXL Death by Chocolate Cookie

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a medium size bowl, mix the softened butter and sugars together with a spoon or fork until creamed. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
In a separate small bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix to combine. Fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
Place the dough in the center of the baking sheet and mold into a tall ball using a spoon. Dot the top of the cookie with 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips. Add sprinkles on top if desired. Bake for 14-15 minutes, or up to 16 minutes. The cookie will appear very soft, but will firm up as it cools.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yields: 1 Large Cookie

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons beaten egg

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup all purpose flour (spoon/leveled)

2 tablespoons natural unsweetened coca powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon semi-chocolate chips

Sprinkles

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