Weekly Wellness

Highlights

Supported by the Lincoln County Wellness Committee

The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation! 8 Scary Side Effects of

Sleep Deprivation _______________________________________________

1. Increased Stroke Risk 2. Puts you at a higher

risk for obesity 3. Increases your risk for

diabetes 4. Fuels memory loss 5. Damages bones 6. Puts you at higher

risk for cancer 7. Damages the heart 8. It can be fatal.

Courtesy of the Lincolnton Fire Department

Contact Shannon Abraham at (704)748-1518 for more details!

Contact Shannon Abraham at (704)748-1518 for more details!

Serves: 4 (2 cutlets)

Ingredients: • 3 medium vine ripe tomatoes • 2 small cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 cup chopped red onion • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped • 1 tbsp extra virgin oil • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • salt and pepper to taste • 3 oz part skim mozzarella, diced • 1 1/4 lbs chicken cutlets, in 8 slices

Grilled Chicken Bruschetta

Directions: • Combine onion, olive oil, balsamic, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Set aside a few minutes. • Chop tomatoes and place in a large bowl. Combine with garlic, basil, onion-balsamic

combo and additional 1/8 tsp salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and let it sit at least 10 minutes or as long as overnight. Toss in the cheese when ready to serve.

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill the chicken 2 minutes on each side, set aside on a platter and top with bruschetta and serve.

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