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Recipe: Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

Nov 25, 2015

We’d be remiss if we didn’t let you in on our favorite Thanksgiving dish! This version is our go-to because it is loaded with nutrients instead of marshmallows. And nutrient-rich carbohydrates, like sweet potatoes, are the perfect fuel for physical activity (flag football, anyone?). We hope you have a very…
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Get 10,000 Steps on Black Friday at a Georgia State Park!

Nov 24, 2015

Our country seems to be divided into two very distinct categories: those who go shopping on Black Friday and those who don’t. Regardless of which category you fall into this year, Black Friday is the perfect day to get in a lot of extra walking! Not only will some extra movement…
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Recipe: Berry Special Pork Chops

Nov 19, 2015

One week from today, we’ll be waking up from tryptophan-induced naps and looking into the refrigerator for round 3 of leftovers. If you have leftovers, but are a little tired of turkey, this recipe is definitely for you… Berry Special Pork Chops 4 – 4 ounce loin chops, trimmed of fat 1⁄4…
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How to Get Involved in Walk Georgia This Month

Nov 17, 2015

Have you logged onto Walk Georgia this month? If so, you’re already supporting a healthy Georgia, but if you want to get involved in a Walk Georgia event, then make sure to check out the upcoming events below! Last week, we had an amazing Fall Family Fun Day & 5K race at…
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Gobble Gobble: Which Pie Has the Most Sugar?

Nov 13, 2015

It’s Thanksgiving and you’ve had your fill of turkey and ham (eh-ehm, the family comedian/brother-in-law). We know you’re about to work off some steam with some fun touch football and a fall walk, but first: pie. Since your blood pressure already may be high, you need to keep your blood sugar low….
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The Race to the Weekend!

Nov 12, 2015

We’re almost there… University of Georgia Cooperative Extension’s Walk Georgia program will host a Fall 5k and Family Fun Day on November 14 in partnership with Elijah Clark State Park, located about 30 miles northwest of Augusta on Clarks Hill Lake near Lincolnton. The event will begin at noon with…
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Recipe: Smothered Greens

Nov 10, 2015

There’s nothing we love more than ordering something “smothered and covered”, but our waistline doesn’t seem to agree… Enter this phenomenal take on a staple in the comfort food cantata. You may have other plans for your leftover turkey next week, but we just love the recipe below! Using smoked turkey…
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