Food and Health

Walk This Way

Need a reason to get off your beach towel?   Did you know that walking in the sand burns up to 50 percent more calories than walking on a sidewalk, track or street at the same pace.  Why?  The muscles in your butt, thighs, feet and ankles have to work harder to push off the soft sand.  This forces you to expend more calories.  Plus, the uneven suface of the sand requires you to stabilize your core, so you’ll strenghten your abs, without even realizing it.

When you are walking on sand, be sure to wear sneakers so that you won’t injure yourself on any sharp rocks or seashells.  Sneakers will also support your foot and ankle on the sands’ uneven surface.

So go ahead,  take a walk on the beach for 15 minutes and get the same benefits as a 30 minute street walk.  Cut your walking time in half – and get the same (or better) benefits.

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Make sure you check out philosphys’ year-round gifting collection – there is something for everyone!

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Food and Health, recipe

Kansas City Ribs – So Good, So Good

Kansas City RibsLove a good BBQ especially BBQ ribs…So fire up the grill.

Kansas City Ribs

The secret to KC-style ribs is mopping. The sauce soaks in as the ribs cook, making them melt-in-your-mouth good.

Work: 30 minutes
Total: 4 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients
2 racks baby back ribs, back membrane removed
Terrific 10 Rub (recipe  posted)
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 cup Mop Sauce (recipe below)

Mop Sauce
Buy a mop brush — made with cotton string — at any kitchen specialty store.

Makes 5 3/4 cups
Work: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Ingredients
4 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan with 3/4 cup water. Stir over medium heat until salt has dissolved and sauce is hot. Cool and set aside 2 cups for serving; use the rest for mopping the meat as it cooks. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Stir before using.

Per tablespoon: 4 calories, 0g sat fat, 0g total fat, 25mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g chol, 0g protein, 0g fiber

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source: ladies home journal