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Blueberry Almond Scones Recipe

The blueberries add sweetness while the almonds add crunch to these low fat classic scones. Try these for breakfast, dessert or even with your afternoon tea.

http://www.scripps.org/recipes/797-blueberry-almond-scones-recipe

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Diabetic and Heart Healthy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup low fat plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp sugar mixed with a dash of cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds or other nuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly. Add berries. In a small bowl, combine yogurt and oil. Add yogurt mixture to dry ingredients.
2. Stir gently to form a soft, sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick round. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar and almonds on top of dough, pressing gently into the dough. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 wedges and arrange on prepared baking sheet. Bake the scones until brown and firm, about 25 minutes.

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Berry Cheese Cake Video

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http://www.baldwinpublishing.com/content/details.php?t=Berry-Cheese-Cake-Video&g=Healthy-Cookout&d=recipe&w=coxhealth&cid=155&aid=430

This cheese cake is a delicious low calorie dessert. The secret cheese cake ingredient is whipped tofu--a creamy substitute for cream cheese. Add berries and for about 200 calories you have a yummy treat.

Ingredients

• • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1 block (12.3 oz) silken tofu
  • 1/3 cup light vanilla soy milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Splenda
  • 1 low fat graham cracker crust
  • 1/2 cup blueberries

Preparation

• • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Chop 1/2 cup of the strawberries. In a blender, combine tofu, soy milk, vanilla, chopped strawberries, sugar and Splenda until well blended; do not over blend.
  • Pour mixture into graham cracker crust. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the top appears cooked.
  • Slice remaining 1/2 cup strawberries. Arrange blueberries and sliced strawberries in design of your choice.
  • Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

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A figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected, frequently used in a humorous situation. "Where there's a will, I want to be in it," is a type of paraprosdokian.


1. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.

3. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.

7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom isnot putting it in a fruit salad.

8. Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.

9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.

10. A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.

11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks.

12. Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.'

13. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

14. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

15. Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.

16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.

17. I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.

18. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.

19. Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.

20. There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.

21. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.

22. You're never too old to learn something stupid.

23. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.

24. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

25. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

26. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

27. A diplomat is someone who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you look forward to the trip.

28. Hospitality is making your guests feel at home even when you wish they were.

29. I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.

30. When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.


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3rd Quarter Incentive - 12 Weeks to Weight Loss

July 1 – September 30

Outline:

12 Weeks to Weight Loss is a program from About.com. The Program includes Cardio, Nutrition, Strengthening & Flexibility. The log/calendar and Program has been previously provided. If you would like another copy please contact Sarah or you can access the information on the Wellness Blog or Website. Sign-ups are due by August 2 and log/calendars due on October 6 with at least 80% completed (the last week of the program is a make-up week.)

Award:

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