The Importance of Balanced Nutrition for a Workout

Great nutrition before and after a workout is a crucial part of any fitness plan for several reasons. There are a few ways that implementing more wholesome foods can help you optimize the outcome of your current workout routine, such as: Below are several specific foods and nutrients that are particularly important for pre- and […]

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Finding the Right Gym Partner for You

January 13, 2023

While everyone has their own fitness goals and workout methods, sometimes finding a person to exercise with can make a world of a difference when it comes to progress. A workout partner has the ability to give you an extra push when you need it or even help take your focus off the discomfort that […]

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Four Signs Group Fitness Is Right for You

October 11, 2022

Group fitness is an exercise routine that has been around for decades and has come a long way from the days of high ponytails, sweatbands, and Jazzercise. It is comprised of classes that are normally led by an instructor in a group setting. If you are finding that your gym routine needs some added variety, […]

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Recipe of the Month

Spooky Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:
  • 6 bell peppers
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • A small onion, diced
  • 15-ounch can of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup white rice, cooked
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and clear the inside of the seeds and membranes. Carve out jack-o'-lantern face or desired design in the side of the pepper.
  3. Boil water in a large pot. Add peppers to water and cook for five minutes.
  4. In a large skillet fry ground beef, sausage, and onion on medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease.
  5. Add tomato sauce, garlic, rice, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder to skillet and mix into meat and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Spoon mixture into bell peppers.
  7. Place peppers into an ungreased dish. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes. Top peppers with shredded cheese and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Let stand one minute before serving.

Member Spotlight

 

Matthew Coutu

Why did you join Dakotah! Sport and Fitness?

"Convenience and location."

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