Activities for Sky Valley and Caliente Springs

Welcome to P.E.P. Talk dedicated to your
Physical, Emotional and Personal well-being.

Staying healthy, well and strong with
Brain, Body and Balance.
We are all in this together!

P.E.P. Talk is our Virtual Activities Program that will be sent monthly.
Please look for our one page weekly updates that will be available every Friday from October through April.
In an effort to support our contact less environment the weekly updates will be sent through email and be posted in our display cases throughout Sky Valley and Caliente Springs.

"TO EAT IS A NECESSITY, BUT TO EAT INTELLIGENTLY IS AN ART."
- Francois La Rochefoucauld -

Choosing the right foods is a personal choice. Some people may be trying to lose weight.  If you are trying to lose weight the reason choosing the right foods is so much more effective than exercise is because it takes a lot of activity to create a 500 to 700 calorie deficit through working out. Essentially, you would need to run seven to 10 miles a day to lose one pound a week.
Others may be trying to gain muscle or lose fat. For anyone trying to gain muscle you will need to add in protein grams to your meals. Protein feeds muscle and muscle burns fat.
But ... everyone wants to feel better.
And that is where we introduce the anti-inflammatory eating lifestyle.

I hope everyone takes the time to look through all of the information included in this month's P.E.P. Talk and use it to help take better care of you!
I look forward to hearing from you. - Erin

Omega-3 fatty acids are a superhero. Foods like salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed and hemp seeds are high in Omega-3. These powerhouse foods also boost mood, improve cardiovascular health, balance blood sugar, enhance your immune system and keep skin hydrated and healthy.
Protein is essential for growth, healing, and repair of tissues, so it is crucial for managing an inflammatory condition too.
Note: Animal protein can create excess inflammation, so moderate the amount you eat. Incorporate vegetable sources of protein like: beans, legumes, nuts and seeds.

Anti-Inflammatory Golden Tonic
The combination of green tea, herbs, honey, apple-cider vinegar and spices also makes for a tasty and refreshing beverage.

Ingredients

2 cups filtered water
2 bags green tea
5 sprigs fresh thyme, lightly bruised with the side of a knife
1 (2 inch) piece peeled ginger, finely grated
1 (2 inch) piece peeled turmeric, finely grated
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon unfiltered cider vinegar
Ice cubes

Directions

Instructions Checklist
Step 1 Bring filtered water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tea bags, thyme, ginger, turmeric, honey and vinegar, stirring to dissolve the honey. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture steep for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a mason jar. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2 Fill 4 glasses half full of ice. Divide the tonic mixture evenly among the glasses (about 1/2 cup tonic per glass). Top each with 1/2 cup sparkling water. Serve with a lime wedge, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Cup
Per Serving:
18 calories - sodium 4mg - potassium 23mg - carbohydrates 4.6g - fiber 0.1g - sugar 4g - protein 0.1g

Locals Only
Welcome to the Coachella Valley's locals only recommendations for you. This is a list of local businesses, excursions and happenings throughout the desert. They can be experienced as a single event or group them together to customize your own adventures and day trips.
Some local businesses are currently closed or have limited hours due to COVID restrictions in Riverside County.
Please visit each website to confirm the days and hours of each location.

Cabot's Pueblo Museum
Local Tip: Make sure to get tickets in advance if you want the guided tour. Lots of history, artwork and artifacts in this historic house museum. Highly recommended.