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WELLNESS SPOTLIGHTwhich helps with a variety of ailments including arthritis, high cholesterol, and stomach and lung issues.GEAR UP: EXERCISEAccording to our experts, there’s no path to a healthier life without some type of exercise—but the good newsis that it doesn’t have to be anything extreme. “The key is to pick something that you are more likely to do, more along your personal style, to ensure that you stick with it long term,” advises Bradley.Cold weather can be a huge inhibitor for exercising, but there are many options at local gyms or without leaving the house. “I work for a gym, so I’m glad people nd gyms useful,” laughs Beard, “but you can exercise anywhere.” You can nd plenty of free exercises on YouTube or, for a nominal monthly fee, you can access a large variety of exercises on AppleTV.For a minimal investment youcan work your entire body from the convenience and privacy of yourown home. If you already have home exercise equipment, you can add variety and make your workout fun with tools like resistance bands and rebounders. Resistance bands are available in many forms, and you can nd them at most tness retailers. Rebounders are mini trampolinesyou can purchase for around $50 at discount or sporting goods stores. Not only is this fun, but jumping for just 20 minutes a day can cleanse yourlymphatic system, helping your bodyto detoxify—and it’s a great source of cardio activity. “Starting the day with a few minutes and then building up to 20 minutes a day can do wonders for the health,” shares Williams. “Use it while you watch TV, or in your home o ce for a quick break.”GEAR DOWN: REST AND RELAXA lot of people underestimate the importance of sound sleep; it’s theone way your body can naturallyreset and arm itself to achieve better health. “Your body will need to recover – whether you set aside the time or not,” cautions Bradley. If you feel like you just don’t have time to slow down, maybe it’s time for a time management booster. As a business owner and father of four children, Scales learned the importance of time management. “Procrastination leads to lack of time, and that leads to stress.” His advice is to go to bed on time, even if it means forgoing the last minutes of a movieor game, which allows you to start the next day with a clear mind and minimize your stress.Stress is a serious factor that affects your health in a myriad of areas, including your circulatory, digestive, and immune systems. Forty-three percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, and 75to 90 percent of all doctor’s office visits are for stress-related ailments. Exercise is the best medicine to combat stress and boost your morale.JANUARY FEBRUARY 2017 95LOW CARB PIZZARecipe courtesy of Jasen Bradley CPT, Fitness TogetherINGREDIENTSCrust: 1 1/2 cups soy flour3 eggs • 3/4 cup heavy cream • 1/3 cup club soda1 teaspoon saltSauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/8 cup diced red onion • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic • 3 large Roma tomatoes, diced • 8 ounces no sugar added tomato sauce • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder •1/2 teaspoon dried basil •1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (may substitute Italian seasoning for dried herbs) • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperToppings: 24 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese • 8 ounces pepperoni slices • 1/2 cup crumbled Italian sausage, cooked • 1/2 cup diced Parma ham • 1/3 cup julienned red bell peppers • 1/3 cup julienned green bell peppers • 1/3 cup julienned red onion• 2 Portobello mushroom caps, sliced • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Pinch dried oreganoDIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 375 degrees F.Make the crust: Generously spray 2 (12- inch) pizza pans with nonstick vegetableoil cooking spray. In a medium bowl, stir together all of the crust ingredients to make a smooth, thick, pancake-like batter. Using a rubber spatula, spread the batter as thin and evenly as possible over the 2 pans. Place pizza crusts on center racks of the oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and rm to touch. Remove crusts from oven and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil and then sweat onions and garlic in oil, cooking just until so ened and translucent. Add diced tomatoes and the remaining ingredients and simmer for about two minutes.Build the pizzas: Spread the tomato sauce and mozzarella evenly over both crusts. Top one pizza with pepperoni, sausage, and ham, and top the other with the bell pepper strips, onions, and mushrooms. Lightly sprinkleone tablespoon olive oil over each pizza and sprinkle each with a dash of dried oregano. Place the pizzas back in the oven to bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese melts and starts to brown. Cut each pizza into eight slices.