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Block Party Barbecued Baked Beans
With Fourth of July right around the corner and all of the great summertime fare that accompanies it, it's always a good idea to try to have some healthier alternatives on the menu. Give this version of baked beans a try as it will be a terrific addition to your cookout menu and healthier as well!
Total Time:
30 Mins.
Makes:
12 servings, 1/2 cup each
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can (16 oz.) pork and beans
1 can (15-1/2 oz.) mild chili beans
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
PREHEAT grill to medium heat. Meanwhile, brown meat in nonstick skillet on medium heat; drain. Add onions; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients.
SPOON into 13x9-inch disposable foil pan; cover tightly with foil. Place pan directly on grill.
GRILL 10 to 15 min. or until bean mixture is heated through and bubbly.
Source: Kraft Kitchens
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Taking Care of Your Back
-Lift correctly. Let your legs power the lift. Bend at your knees, not at your waist, to pick up any object, even something as light as a sheet of paper. Keep heavy items you are lifting close to your body and avoid twisting while lifting.
-Sit up straight. Sit with your back straight. If your chair does not have lumbar support, use a cushion to help support your lower back. Keep both feet on the floor. Also: When driving, position your seat so that you can easily reach the controls.
-Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight, particularly around the belly, can strain your lower back. Lose weight by cutting calories and accumulating at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days (every day is ideal).
-Condition your muscles. Aerobic exercise stretches and strengthens the muscles that support your lower back.
Other smart moves: Push rather than pull to move heavy objects; gently stretch before exercise and other physical activities; wear flat shoes or shoes with low heels and good arch support.
Source: TopHealth®
-B. Ratliff, RN, Employee Health Services
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The Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival for all Nebraskans. The purpose of the Games is to provide top-quality amateur competition in a wide range of activities. The week-long festival is held annually the third week of July at more than 70 sites.
Besides offering a wide range of competitions -- from traditional Olympic sports such as track and field, gymnastics and swimming, Nebraskans' competitive interests are served by less demanding events such as horseshoe pitching, volkswalk and chess.
The Games is preceded each year by a three-week statewide promotional torch run involving more than 700 runners and local observances in 10 communities along the route. Other Games activities include an Olympic-style opening ceremonies and a Family Fest, which includes a free meal and a host of activities for participants and the general public. Other outreach programs include an annual $5,000 scholarship program and a sports injury treatment clinic for medical practitioners.
More than 12,000 Nebraska athletes from 85-90 of 93 counties are expected to participate in 60 sports at more than 70 venues in and around Lincoln July 18-27.
Source: Nebraska Sports Council
-B. Ratliff, Employee Health