Body Balance

🫛Roasted Green Beans With Garlic & Parmesan🫛
Topped with punchy garlic, fresh lemon, and melty parmesan, these oven-roasted green beans are bursting with flavor! They’re incredibly easy to make, only 6 ingredients, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Salt + pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated (I recommend parmigiano-reggiano)
- 1/2 a lemon, juice
- 1-2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2. Place green beans on baking sheet. Toss in olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer after tossing.
3. Sprinkle grated parmesan over green beans, covering evenly.
4. Transfer green beans to the oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and the cheese is melted and slightly crispy. The beans should be fork-tender, with a slight bit of resistance – you still want a little crunch to them (not mushy)!
5. Remove green beans from oven and top with freshly squeezed lemon juice and parsley. Season with extra salt and pepper, as needed. Serve hot!

Since we’re going through an October heat wave, everyone is craving something cold and refreshing! ☀️🍵
Matcha is a hugely popular ingredient among the health-conscious, and it’s fantastic for incorporating into lattes, ice creams, and desserts. If you love experimenting with healthy ingredients and enjoy earthy flavors, try this refreshing Matcha Frozen Greek Yogurt recipe!
🍵 Matcha Frozen Greek Yogurt
Ingredients:
* 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
* 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
* 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup (optional)
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, matcha green tea powder, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
3. Serve this refreshing matcha frozen yogurt with a sprinkle of matcha powder on top.
A simple, refreshing treat to cool down with during these warmer-than-usual October days! 💚

The mind quits long before the body does. Pushing past the comfort zone is where the real growth happens. 💪✨

💙 We’re proud to highlight our very own personal trainer, Jonathan Orenberg, who founded and will be helping lead the new Caregiver Community at VCC Pleasanton.

Created from Jonathan’s own caregiving journey, this is a welcoming place for caregivers to share honestly, encourage one another, learn practical tools, and connect with others who understand.

📅 Starts September 8, 7pm | Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
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