Monday 10 October 2016

Try 10 Minute Shake Ups - to get more active!

Kids need at least 60 active minutes every day. 
Change4life's 10 Minute Shake Ups are a fun way to squeeze short, 10-minute bursts of activity into your day – it all adds up! 
There are loads of other benefits too:-




 Improves your Attention






Improves your Co-ordination and Social Skills








Improves your Behaviour and Confidence








Plan 6 - 10 minute activities to fill your day -

Here are some of our ideas: - 

Moderate Activities - 

  • walking to school
  • playing in the playground
  • riding a scooter
  • skateboarding
  • rollerblading
  • walking the dog
  • cycling on level ground or ground with few hills
More Vigorous Activities - 
  • Playing chase
  • Energetic dancing
  • Swimming
  • Running
  • gymnastics
  • football
  • rugby 
  • Martial Arts
  • Cycling fast or on hilly terrain
Let us Know your 10 minute activity ideas!




Healthy doesn't have to be boring!

Try This Great Recipe for Turkey Burgers - 
Healthier alternative to a beef burger.

Ingredients
1 small onion

450g lean turkey mince
1 x 5ml spoon dried mixed herbs
2 x 5ml spoon Worcestershire sauce
Ground black pepper
Vegetable oil

To serve:
4 wholemeal rolls
2 tomatoes
¼ lettuce
Pickled gherkin (optional)


Equipment
Chopping board, vegetable knife, colander, mixing bowl, mixing spoon, grill pan, pastry brush, bread knife.


Method
1.         Peel and finely chop the onion.
2.         Wash and slice the tomatoes. Wash and shred the lettuce.
3.         Place the turkey mince in a bowl and mix together with the onion, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Season with black pepper.
4.         Preheat the grill at medium.
5.         Shape the turkey mixture into 4 equal size burgers.
6.         Brush the burgers lightly with oil. Place on a grill rack and cook for about 5-6 minutes each side. Check that the burgers are thoroughly cooked and there are no pink juices.
7.         Cut the rolls in half and toast the cut side lightly under the grill.
8.         Place the burgers in the roll and top with sliced tomato, lettuce and gherkin if used.

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