(BPT) – Spring is here, summer is approaching fast and it’s time to get outside and start taking advantage of the warmer weather. Dr. Jeff Werber, Emmy award-winning celebrity veterinarian, has a few tips and tricks on how to keep your pet happy and healthy in the heat. Before you start your jogging treks, hiking excursions or bicycle touring with your furry partner by your side, it’s important to understand these spring/summer safety measures to keep your pet happy and safe. Easing into exercise After sitting around all winter, it is not a good idea to jump right into a full exercise regimen full speed ahead. The best approach to get your pet ready for more activities outside is a gradual introduction into exercise. A game of fetch is a perfect way to get your pet up and moving. The Chuckit! Launcher and Locator Sound Ball provides an easy way for your pet to increase their stamina, with the added entertainment of retrieving a ball that emits an audible pulse sound every few seconds to help pet parents and dogs locate the ball in any terrain after launch. If your pet enjoys chasing ground pursuits (think rabbits and squirrels), the […]

Ingredients 1 pkg Nasoya® Pasta Zero Spaghetti, Nasoya® Pasta Zero Angel Hair, or Nasoya® Chinese Style Noodles 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 oz Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 4 tbsp red/green bell pepper, 1/4″ cut 2 mushrooms, sliced 3 tbsp tomatoes, diced 2 tsp oregano Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled (optional) Preparation Drain and rinse pasta with cold water. Set aside. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions and cook until translucent. Add vegetables, cooking until vegetables reach desire doneness. Add oregano, season with salt and pepper, and mix in half of the feta cheese. Stir pasta into sauce to heat noodles. Once heated through, top with remaining feta cheese and serve.

These are not “squashed” nor “cakes” but are a sweet squash casserole in disguise. They are vegetarian, sugar and dairy free, low carb, low calorie, kid friendly, loaded with fiber and tastes delicious! Made in muffin cups with a cute name, kids & picky vegetable eaters won’t sus-pect that they are made from spaghetti squash. They can be served as a sweet vegetable side Mini “Squashed” Cakes (makes 12-15) Ingredients: 4 cups spaghetti squash (about a 1/1/2 lb. squash) 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 3 eggs, at room temperature 1 Tbsp.. Stevia (or sugar substitute) 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon (or 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice) 2 Golden Delicious apples (peeled & chopped) 1/3 cup raisins or even a dessert. A perfect choice to bring to a party (so easy to serve!) and for dieters, a guilt free sweet treat. They can be served hot, warm or at room temperature, and do not need refrigeration. Tips— roast the squash as soon as you get it home—it will keep for a few days until you use it. Directions: Roast the squash: Preheat oven to 400 and spray a roasting pan with non-stick spray or coconut […]

You’ve probably heard of the Paleo diet. With roots as deep as the human race itself, this diet aims to bring your diet consumption back to foods that would have been available during the Paleolithic era. You may also hear this diet referred to as the “Caveman” or “Stone-Age” diet. The Ultimate Paleo Guide recommends these core food groups while on a Paleo diet: Grass-fed meats. Fish/seafood. Fresh fruits. Fresh vegetables. Eggs. Nuts. Seeds. Healthy oils (olive, walnut, flaxseed, macadamia, avocado, coconut) Foods to avoid include: Cereal grains and refined sugar Dairy Legumes (nuts and peanuts) Potatoes Processed foods (most foods in the snack aisle) Refined vegetable oils Candy and junk food You may be thinking to yourself: How is it possible to completely avoid processed foods? The good news is, the Paleo diet has taken the fitness world by storm. Many of your favorite foods, like pasta, pizza, and desserts have Paleo-friendly alternatives. What are the benefits of the Paleo diet? The core belief of the Paleo diet is to bring the body’s food sources back to the era from which human beings began. Followers of the diet believe that our bodies were not designed to digest highly-processed foods. […]

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