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Tag: YMCA of Greater Seattle

  • Happy 4th of July!

      A special 4th of July message from YMCA of Greater Seattle CEO and President, Loria Yeadon: What is Freedom? As we observe the July 4th national holiday which historically symbolizes independence, liberty, and justice, at this moment in our nation’s history, it is an appropriate time to reflect on this question and learn what…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Veggie Egg Bites Ingredients 6 large Eggs 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs 1/2 cup Milk (of choice) 1 Red Bell Pepper (finely diced) (may substitute for chopped tomatoes) 1 cup Kale (finely chopped) (may substitute for other leafy green) 4 ounces Crumbled Feta Cheese (may substitute for shredded cheese of…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Peanut Butter Protein Granola Ingredients 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 6 tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Organic Maple Syrup 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Pear and Mango Salsa Ingredients 2 medium Pears (peeled, cored, chopped into small chunks) 1/2 Mango (peeled, seeded, chopped into small chunks) 1/3 cup Yellow Bell Pepper (finely chopped) 1/3 cup Red Bell Pepper (finely chopped) 1/4 cup Red Onion (finely chopped) 1 small Jalapeño Pepper (seeded, finely chopped) 3…

  • Workout Wednesday

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Southwest Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Black Bean Skillet Ingredients 1 tablespoon Avocado or Olive Oil 2 Chicken Breasts (skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 Onion (chopped) 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes…

  • Workout Wednesday

  • Laughter is Medicine

    In the midst of the novel Coronavirus and a new pandemic, we need to prepare not panic. Anxiety is a natural response to fear. We are not “crazy” to feel anxious. We need to find ways calm our frenzied minds.  Exercise boosts our immunity: How will you move your body each day? Humor lightens a tense moment. Here is a…

  • Workout Wednesday