Ode to Summer...and FIT TIP (#42)

The J.Brown crew...right before their move to SoCal.

Zucchini Pickles...sweet & crunchy!
First tried these at a grill/cafe in Park City.
Superb flavor & glorious chartreuse color!

~1 pound zucchini
~1 small yellow onion
~2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
~1 cup sugar
~2 tsp. salt
~2 tsp. mustard seeds, crushed
~1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
~1 tsp. turmeric

Bring vinegar, sugar, salt, crushed mustard seeds, dry mustard and turmeric to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool until warm to the touch.

Slice zucchini and peel, halve and slice the onion.

When brine is cooled, add zucchini and onion slices and stir to combine. Transfer mixture evenly into 3 pint jars. Refrigerate at least one day and up to 6 months.



FIT TIP (#42): Ice Pack & Aspirin...continued
Two important points exercisers tend to minimize:
WARM UP & STRETCHING
A 5-10 minute warm up is usually sufficient. I often mimic the "real" workout I'll be participating in, but at lower intensity. Preparing the body for the task at hand will decrease the likelihood of injury.

Some stretch **lightly** after warming up, but it is most important to stretch AFTER exercising. Stretching the muscles lengthens them and allows them to heal stronger and be more limber. NEVER bounce or jerk while stretching.