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Show NOVEMBER Prov SF swcuacl Say Goodbye to that Aching Back By Abi Wright Re we talked about the importance of strengthening the abdominal muscles. It's also important to strengthen and stretch the muscles of the lower back. As the abdominals increase strength, it will take some in stress off the lower back. But it is critical to work your low back and abdominals to enhance stability and strength, improve posture and avoid aches and pains of an unconditioned midsection. Add exercises abdominal the following low back and stretches to the 1995 Wonderful Winter Squash sure the hands are directly under the shoulders and the knees right under the hips. Keep your head aligned with your spine and keep your neck as an extension of your spine. (Don’t drop your head or crane your neck.) The back should not be arched or swayed. Lift and extend your right arm and left leg. Pause and return to floor. Repeat, using the left arm and right leg. By About winter squash Viginia Rainey Wi": in the produce section — it may not be the best of times for locally grown items, but we do have an ample supply of beautiful and exceptionally nutritious winter squash. Acorn, butternut, hubbard and turban squash all have long storage lives ( about a month), are naturally sweet, full of vitamins A and C, and are extremely easy to cook. Lower Back Stretches 1. Double Knee to Chest: Lay on your back, with your knees slightly bent, then gently pull both knees routine. Strengtheners 1. Front Lying Chest Lift: Lay face down on the floor, lift the chest off the floor by contracting the lower back muscles, assisting with your arms. Pause briefly and relax back to the floor. So, if you are looking for a simple side dish, head for the squash and enjoy any variety, baked or steamed and flavored with a dab of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkling of cinnamon and nutmeg. Front-lying chest lift. Or, toward your chest, lifting your feet off the floor. Pause. Return to floor. You may also do this exercise with one leg at a time. 2. Spinal Erector Straightener. 2. Spinal Erector Straightener: Start on your hands and knees. Make Cat Stretch: Start on your hands and knees, with hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Your back is in a neutral position. Then arch your back and drop your head. Hold for 5-10 seconds. Return to a neutral position. @ steam, mash, season and whip squash as you would potatoes. Serve with roasted turkey, chicken, or a tender pork roast. Baked squash halves also make an excellent component of a vegetarian dinner, perhaps filled with brown jasmine rice, tossed with fresh, grated ginger. Or, fill baked halves with creamed spinach, top with bread crumbs and bake another 10 minutes. e Hard-shelled winter squash’ don’t require refrigeration. They will keep for about a month and fibers, in a cool, dark place. e The easiest way to cook winter squash is to. cut in halt with a_ sharp, heavy knife, remove seeds and bake. Or, cut into chunks and steam. e To bake: cut acorn squash in half Carger squash in quarters), remove the seeds and fibers and brush surfaces with melted butter. Place on a baking sheet, cover with foil and bake until almost tender when pierced with a small, sharp knife or fork - about 25 minutes. Uncover, brush again with butter and continue baking until tender and lightly browned. times e Cooking will vary depending on size, but count on at least 45 minutes for a small acorn squash. @ When Park City eCriow tse miet) Wyman finishes a long day of composing, an rubber eae: Le Fuggles is music to his ae 367 WEST © SECOND ri SOUTH e S.L.C. 363-7000 PAGE 16 |