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Oana Harr i son
is a Knoxville-based marketing
professional and an artist. Born and raised in Eastern
Europe, she provides marketing services both full time and
as a consultant to a variety of businesses. In her spare
time, Oana volunteers for charities such as RandomActs
of Flowers, UnitedWay, and The Joy of Music School. She
also enjoys competing in and teaching ballroom dancing.
She lives with her husband David and their furry kids: two
dogs and a cat.
B A N A N A
H o m e - m a d e B a n a n a
’Äú I c e C r e a m ’Äù
Darren Brown confesses his weakness: a sweet tooth.
What is his healthy remedy? A home-made faux ice
cream using frozen bananas. ’ÄúIt tastes like ice cream,
but it’Äôs so good for you,’Äù says Brown.
1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon of peanut butter
(or BP2’Äîa dried peanut butter)
1 teaspoon of cocoa
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
A touch of almond milk
Mix it up, freeze, and enjoy!
Beauty is on the inside, and your hair
will agree. The living roots (follicles) of
your hair need protein for nourishment.
Bananas can provide proteins,
carbohydrates, vitamin B6, and biotin,
which help strengthen your hair’Äôs outer
layer, the cuticle. Iron also stimulates
hair growth and renewal. You can put
the finishing touches on your mane
by mixing up a mask using bananas,
coconut milk, and honey.
The powers of the banana don’Äôt stop
at the fruit. Rub the inside of a banana
peel on your skin to dry off blemishes or
to tame the itch fromamosquito bite.
The peels are also great as fertilizers’Äîand
they can domiracles for your rose garden!
What’Äôs better for the soul than
spending time outdoors and doing
something fun? As we know, fall is the
best time of the year in Knoxville.When
the cool fall weather and beautiful
foliage settle in, take the opportunity
to be outside more.While you’Äôre at it,
start a new exercise routine before the
holidays come along. Maybe it’Äôs time
to start running? Running is known to
stimulate the production of serotonin
in the brain, and that puts you in a
better mood. Running is also great for
your lungs, your immune system, and
your cholesterol levels. RunKNOX can
be a good support group and provides
great socializing opportunities. Get out
there and connect with nature and with
people! Go bananas! Run for it!
T r o p i c a l H a r v e s t
S m o o t h i e
1/2 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 cup tropical frozen fruit
(a tropical blend that contains a goodmix of
frozen pineapple, mango, and strawberries)
Optional additions:
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
(healthier to use unsweetened)
1 tablespoon lime juice
*Add crushed ice if you prefer it ’Äúfrostier’Äù
*Add extra juice or milk if it’Äôs too thick
Serves 1. Makes a great breakfast or filling snack!
Soul
Recipe courtesy of Amy Lambert. Read more tips about running
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