4 WAYS TO ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE AND LIFE TO YOUR YEARS

Just last month I read an article in a MAJOR NEWS ORGANIZATION that stated 4 ways to add years to your life: 1. DON'T SMOKE 2. DRINK ALCOHOL IN MODERATION. 3. EAT FIVE TO SIX PORTIONS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DAILY. 4. EXERCISE.I am not sure how you took this news but personally, I WAS SHOCKED. Shocked that it had to be reported. Shocked that everyone does not already know these age old axioms. Maybe we just need to be reminded.
I am not one to commit to a regular workout regimen or pumping weights in the gym, and I do not even like running unless I am chasing one of my children or a tennis ball, BUT I find it very easy to HOP ON A BIKE and go for a nice ride with my family. In fact, I liked it so much, I started riding in the trails at JONATHEN DICKENSON STATE PARK, and now I even compete in cross country bike races. That might be more than you want to do, but HOP ON BIKE, and REKINDLE YOUR LOVE FOR THE TWO WHEELED MACHINE THAT GAVE YOU FREEDOM AND MOBILITY WHEN YOU WERE A KID. I like riding on the bike trails at J.D. State Park, or the NEW RIVERBEND PARK because there is little traffic or noise and you can often see beautiful wildlife, INCLUDING DEER AND BEAUTIFUL BIRDS.
Go talk to our friends Bryan and Julie Liles at VILLAGE BIKE SHOP in Hobe Sound, just off bridge road. Mention Chef Christopher sent you and I know they will treat you right. They rent bikes and sell bikes that will fit in any budget. In fact, those tax rebates to hard working families are coming in the spring. Our government is encouraging us to spend them to stimulate the economy. Be a PATRIOT AND BUY A BIKE. You will FEEL GREAT, INCREASE YOUR HEALTH, and HELP THE ECONOMY. You will probably HAVE A LOT OF FUN TOO.
NOW a word about eating 5 to 6 servings daily of Fruits and Vegetables. DUH. It's a NO-BRAINER. Eat FRESH FRUITS FOR SNACKS instead of processed foods with sugar and preservatives. When eating vegetables, GET FRESH WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND COOK THEM LESS. I like to marinate vegetables in balsamic vinaigrette and GRILL THEM. Since your grill is on, why not grill a piece of chicken or your favorite seafood and top with some HEALTHY TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA. Don't forget to Join us for lunch this month and enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY FRESH FRUIT CUP FOR DESSERT.

TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA
Servings: 6

2 cups of diced mango
2 cups of diced pineapple
2 cups of diced kiwi
2 Tbsp minced cilantro
½cup of finely diced red pepper
½ Tbsp rice wine vinegar

For your health...

- Village Bike Shop is located at 8771 SE Bridge Rd. Hobe Sound in the Winn Dixie Plaza (772)546-7751

- Always wear a helmet and be sure to check your tire pressure before you embark

- Eating Fresh Fruit as snacks between meals is most beneficial because it digests very quickly when eaten without other foods.