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TopicsAt our house, the winter blahs begin the day

after the Super Bowl. No more football until Au-gust. What a bummer!

To lift our spirits, we look forward to springrituals. The excitement of Opening Day, longerdaylight time, the sighting of daffodils and tulips,to name a few.

Now is also the perfect time to plan for thecoming season’s homemakeovers, book a sessionat a salon of choice, or schedule the dental ap-pointment you’ve been putting off.

Never out of season is preplanning your funer-al. It’s a loving gesture to your survivors at a timefull of emotion. Further, prefunding a funerallocks in today’s burial costs for overall services.Find out more inside this issue.

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If April showers bringMay flowers, what dowinter’s snowflakesbring? Perhaps it’s anexcuse to curl up withyour favorite magazinesand imagine the kitchenmakeover of yourdreams. When the coldwinter months keep youindoors, use the time totake care of things thatwill make your remod-eling plans much easierto tackle in the spring.

Determine the scopeof your project:Do youneed just a few coats ofpaint or a whole newkitchen? Take this time toevaluate what you want toaccomplish. If you need

to work with a designeror contractor, now is thetime to do your researchand engage professionalhelp to plan. Look to on-line resources like theNational Association ofthe Remodeling Industryand Houzz or ask friendsand family for recom-mendations. Meet with afew prospects and seewhose work and costs fityour needs. You shouldalso determine your bud-get and use that to guidethe rest of your planningdecisions.

Look for trends thatlast: Once you have agood sense for what yourproject will involve, have

fun dreaming up all thedetails. Are you lookingto make a bold statementor create a timeless look?

No matter how largeor small your project,there are many currenttrends that can make abig impact in your home,yet will stand the test oftime. In the kitchen,white cabinetry has had aresurgence of popularityand can create a classiclook or serve as the per-fect complement to col-orful statement piecesthat can be easilyswapped out as trendschange.

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

According to theAmerican Sleep ApneaAssociation, obstructivesleep apnea (OSA) hasbecome a significanthealth issue in the UnitedStates. In fact, it’s esti-mated that 22 millionAmericans suffer fromsleep apnea, and as highas 90 percent of thosecases are undiagnosed.That means the baristawho mixes your morningcoffee, the scheduler whomakes your doctor ap-pointment or, worse, theperson in the car next toyou on the highway, couldall be suffering fromobstructive sleep apneaand not even know it.

To help focus attentionon the hazards of undiag-nosed OSA and the over-all importance of a goodnight’s sleep, Dr. TimothyJ. Kitzmiller, DDS andfounder of CincinnatiDental Sleep Medicine, ishosting a series of openhouses during NationalSleep Awareness Week,March 3-10. The week issponsored by the Nation-al Sleep Foundation(NSF) and begins with

the release of NSF’sSleep in America® pollon Monday, March 4, andends with the return todaylight saving time, onSunday, March 11, whenclocks move ahead onehour and too many Amer-icans lose an hour ofsleep. For more informa-tion about National SleepAwareness Week and theNational Sleep Founda-tion, visitsleepfoundation.org.

“We’ll be participatingin a number of openhouses that week,” saidDr. Kitzmiller. “We hopepeople stop by for freesleep screenings and toget information on thediagnosis and treatmentof OSA and other sleepdisorders. We also offercomplimentary consulta-tions at our office year-round.”

Dr. Kitzmiller has adeep understanding of

the hazards of OSA be-cause he himself has it.In fact, he started Cincin-nati Dental Sleep Medi-cine because he didn’tlike wearing the continu-ous positive airway pres-sure (CPAP) mask whensleeping. (A CPAP maskis the most commontreatment for OSA.)“Many people can’t toler-ate a CPAP machine be-cause of discomfort,claustrophobia or just theinconvenience of havingto wear a mask everytime you go to bed. So Ienrolled in specializedtraining out of state toprovide myself and mypatients a CPAP alterna-tive called an oral appli-ance,” Dr. Kitzmillersaid. “It’s a medical de-vice that fits over yourteeth and holds the lowerjaw forward while you

Dr. Kitzmiller demonstrates an oral appliance that helps patients who have sleep apnea.The appliance is a comfortable alternative for many to the CPAP machine. PHOTO BY CHRIS

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A T H O M E

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Just minutes fromdowntown Cincinnati,Best Furniture Galleryis the exclusive dealerfor Stressless furniturein Northern Kentucky.

And right now, Best isoffering a free leather orfabric upgrade on anyStressless recliner, sofa,or sectional purchase.

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When the Stresslessbrand was launched inNorway in 1971 by par-ent company Ekornes

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“Stressless chairshave maintained morethan 30 patented fea-

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“We take customersthrough a step-by-stepdemonstration startingwith the comfort test,”Reis said.

The comfort test ex-amines multiple aspectsof the chair, such as howits size fits your bodytype, how it moves withyour body, the positionof the ottoman, and thelumbar support it pro-vides. “All Stresslesschairs come in two or

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“We have been doing alot of advertising withEkornes over the pastfew years to promote theStressless brand in ourarea, so we have quite afew customers coming inand asking about it,”explained Reis.

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And the staff at BestFurniture loves helpingcustomers find theirperfect chair. “I love thefact that we are able tosell a product that canimprove the quality ofsomeone’s life,” saidCarolynn Reis.

The Ekornes manu-facturing facility is lo-cated in Norway and isconsidered one of themost advanced manu-facturing plants in thefurniture industry. Ac-cording to Craig,“Ekornes does someunique things like robot-ic bending their owncold steel and pouringtheir own foam, whichincreases quality controland consistency. So theyreally do own the entiremanufacturing process.”

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F U N E R A L P R E P L A N N I N G

It is no secret thatmore andmore familiesare choosing cremation astheir final disposition.One of the leading driversof this trend has been theCatholic Church’s accep-tance of cremation as anapprovedmethod of dis-position.

With the rise in crema-tion, Cincinnati CatholicCemetery Society hasadapted tomeet thechanging needs of fam-

ilies in the community.Last year, the cemeteriesintroduced new finalresting places specificallydesigned for crematedremains. These newme-morials, called columbar-ia, are one of a number ofways that families cancreate a peaceful, finalresting placewithin thecemetery.

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Final Wishes Crema-tion Service, located inCheviot, near St. Martinof Tours Church, hasserved the communityfor more than six years.Final Wishes is not a full-service funeral home.Although there are staffmembers available 24hours a day who are li-censed in Ohio, Kentuckyand Indiana to respond toyour phone calls andrequests for service, theoperational expenses aremuch lower than a full-service funeral home.Therefore, Final Wishescan pass the savings on to

Final Wishes owns andoperates its crematory

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When preplanning afuneral, it’s wise not toassume that the funeralhome owns the crema-tory, becausemost fu-neral homes do not.

While all funeralhomes can offer crema-tion or advertise them-selves as a “cremationservice,” few own andoperate their own cre-matory equipment. Thismeans your loved one oryouwill be transferredto someplace else and becared for by someone

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Death is an inevitablepart of living, but youcan spare your lovedones the anguish andemotional pain of takingcare of those final de-tails by preplanningyour funeral now.

According to TonyPolicastro, president ofVorhis & Ryan FuneralHomes, there are threeadvantages of preneedplanning. “One, yourfamily is relieved ofthat emotional burden ata time when they maybe least prepared toface it. Two, you get thefuneral you want, theway you want it. Andthree, the cost is fixedat today’s prices,” hesaid.

With funeral inflationand general inflationrising faster than thesavings rate, Policas-tro’s last point is per-haps the best reason to

turn to Vorhis & Ryanfor pre-need planning.They use an insurancetrust that provides acompound annuity toguarantee their priceson everything from thecasket to the service tothe flowers and newspa-per notices.

Vorhis & Ryan offersprices ranging from$995 for cremation up to$4,495 for an entirefuneral package.

Vorhis & Ryan Funer-al Homes have threeOhio locations – Spring-dale, Lockland and Nor-wood. Get more infor-mation atvorhisandryan.com. Orcall 513-821-0062.

Policastro summedup the value offered byVorhis & Ryan FuneralHomes this way: “Weare an economy funeralhome that offers fullservice.”

Planning aheadfixes funeralexpenses attoday’s prices

the consumer in the formof lower prices.

For $1,050, servicesinclude transportationfrom the hospital, in-patient hospice or nurs-ing home, and completionof necessary documentswith the next of kin, med-ical certifier and thehealth department. Ap-proved containers for thedeceased’s body and theashes or cremains areprovided. The cremationfee, health departmentpermit fee, Ohio sales taxand one certified deathcertificate are included.Shop other cremationservices by telephoneand compare prices. Fi-nal Wishes is among theleast expensive you willfind.

When you’re shopping,also ask these questions:Where is my loved one’sbody sheltered until thetime for cremation? Whohas custody of the body?Where does the crema-

tion take place? Who doesthe cremation? The factis, any funeral home canoffer and advertise as acremation service, butfew have the necessaryequipment which allowsthem to directly providecremation to a clientfamily. Most funeralhomes transfer the dece-dent’s body to a thirdparty.

This sets Final Wishesapart from the rest: Weown the crematory equip-ment. When permissionfor custody is given toour staff, we take pos-session of the decedent.That person comes to ourfacilities, stays with us atour facilities, is cared forby our staff, and the de-cedent’s cremains arereturned to the family byour staff. The decedentnever leaves our custodyor our facility.

If you desire a tradi-tional or special urn, ourretail center includes alarge display. Even if youhave chosen anotherprovider for cremation,we are still available tohelp you with the pur-

chase of appropriateurns. Our display andcatalog collection allowsyou to choose from full-size urns, keepsake ormini urns and cremationjewelry from the topmanufacturers.

More families are alsochoosing to plan and holdmemorial services with-out the assistance of afull-service funeral pro-vider. Our retail centeralso includes a largeselection of visitor regis-tration books, funeralthank-you or acknowl-edgment cards, and wecan arrange for the print-ing of Catholic and non-traditional memorialcards and service pro-grams.

Final Wishes staffmembers can also assistyou with funeral planningand prefunding. Manypeople have chosen tomake their own funeralplans and also have madearrangements to pay forthe plans in advance ofneed so their family doesnot have either the emo-tional or financial bur-dens.

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or friend? Or are you justanother client?

Is the funeral homeprivate or corporateowned? If there is a prob-lem, who answers to you?

Have they been inbusiness for a few years?Or generations?

Do your friends andneighbors recommendthem?

Does the funeral homestaff live in the neigh-borhood? Shop at yourlocal stores? Attend thesame churches andschools as you and othersin the neighborhood?Involved and supportcommunity functions?Also seek out locallyowned and operated busi-ness when they need

work done in their homesor offices?

If you choose funeralplanning and prefunding,your funds are secured ata third party, as requiredby Ohio law.

The funds remaintransferable, in case youmove out of the area orchoose another provider,and you always retainfreedom of choice.

Your prepaid funeral

funds are irrevocable,meaning you cannot get arefund or cancel the plan.This is important if youare trying to obtain assis-tance fromMedicaid. Anirrevocable prepaid fu-neral plan is an exemptasset.

Final Wishes invitesyou to call 513-389-1800 tospeak with a representa-tive or arrange an officevisit.

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As difficult as it maybe to talk about the deathof a loved one, it’s evenharder to face it whilemaking funeral arrange-ments. That’s why Mi-hovk-Rosenacker FuneralHomes recommendspreplanning.

Preplanning makessure all of the arrange-ments are taken care ofbeforehand, from casketselection to type of ser-vice to flowers – evenwhat the deceased willwear and what musicmight be played. “But the

added advantage of pre-paying is price protec-tion, which locks in fu-neral expenses at today’sprices,” said Karen Mi-hovk.

One of the newesttrends Mihovk is seeingin funeral planning ispersonalization.

“You can get specialinner panels and colorsand end corners on cas-kets that reflect hobbiesor a particular branch ofservice,” she said.

These themes can becarried out in other mer-

chandise, including urns,register books and pray-er cards/memorial fold-ers

Mihovk-Rosenackeroffers all types of funeralservices and merchan-dise, including crema-tion. And with locationson both sides of town –the east, at 10211 Plain-field Road, and west,5527 Cheviot Road –they’re waiting to serveyour preplanning needs.Visit www.mrfh.com.

Or call 513-385-0511 formore information.

Planning in advance easesthe burden for loved ones

cremation as somethingless than a traditionalservice,” said Steve Bittn-er, president of Cincin-nati Catholic CemeterySociety. “Many people areunaware that families canhonor their loved one’spreferences while stillholding Mass and havinga committal of some kindon a consecrated proper-ty like a cemetery.”

The Cincinnati Catho-lic Cemetery Societyoperates St. Joseph OldCemetery in Price Hill,St. Mary Cemetery andSt. John Cemetery in St.Bernard, as well as Balti-more Pike non-denom-inational cemetery inPrice Hill. Over the re-cent years, these ceme-teries have created newofferings for familiesthat prefer cremation.

St. Joseph Old Ceme-tery and St. Mary recent-ly had new columbariainstalled, creating threechoices for families whoprefer cremation. Inaddition to the columbar-

ia, families can create amemorial with a glass-front niche that safelyand securely displays theurn within the mausole-um. Bittner added thatmany families blend tra-dition with cremation bysimply burying crematedremains in the ground ona family plot.

“The Church has al-

lowed cremation for thepast twenty years ormore. But there are con-ditions that many fam-ilies are not aware of,”Bittner said. “For ex-ample, the Church teach-es that our earthly re-mains – whether intact orcremated – are meant tobe treated with reverenceand dignity. TheMass of

Christian Burial is animportant part of theCatholic faith that many

families are unaware of.”Bittner indicated that

with the rise in crema-tion, an increasing num-ber of families prefer toforgo funeral servicesand rituals altogether.After working with fam-ilies for more than 40years, Bittner has seenthat funeral services andcommittal services are animportant part of thehealing process.

“Everyone experi-ences grief differently,but the rituals of Massand committal are impor-tant to help the faithfulsay goodbye and comfortthose who experienceloss,” he said. “If you area Catholic consideringcremation, either as afinal wish for yourself oras part of the process ofcarrying out a loved one'swishes, you are urged todiscuss the matter withthe officiating priest.”

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Memorials called columbaria are a way to create a peaceful final resting place in thecemetery. Shown is the new columbaria at St. Joseph Old Cemetery in Price Hill. PROVIDED

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What readings, verses orpoems will be read?» Will there be music?

What are your favoritemusical selections?» Is there going to be a

reception after the ser-vice? If so, where? Whowill cater?» What casket will you

choose? Stainless steel oroak?» If you choose crema-

tion, will your crematedremains be scattered orburied? Where?» If I move, does my

funeral plan and protec-tion move with me? If so,how?» I’m a veteran. Does

the VA pay me any burialbenefits? If so, howmuch?» Howmuch does

Social Security provide mefor funeral expenses?

wished. It’s not enoughto simply mention yourdesires to your family.They can forget whatyou told them or evendisagree with each oth-er. Usually this is notthe case if a funeralplan has been made.

» DON’T DO ALL OFYOUR SHOPPING OVERTHE PHONE. While fu-neral homes are re-quired to provide priceinformation to consum-ers over the phone, youmay want to inspect thefacilities and meet thestaff face to face. Youmight be more comfort-able and more secure inyour decisions whenyou personally know thepeople you are dealingwith.

» DON’T BASE YOURDECISIONS SOLEY ONPRICE. Staying withinyour budget is mostimportant.

You also need to con-sider the quality of themerchandise they offer,the look and feel of thefuneral home facilitiesand the experience levelof the staff.

» DON’T COMPAREPRICES WITHOUTKNOW WHAT IS ANDWHAT IS NOT INCLUD-ED. Always compare thebottom line, the finalcost. And try to com-pare apples to apples.

When making a fu-neral plan and discuss-ing costs, discuss everydetail, every time.

People most oftenfail to compare thesame merchandise of-fered at different funer-al homes. If a casket hasthe same name at differ-ent funeral homes, don’tassume it is of the samequality or even from thesame manufacturer. Youcannot even assumethat it is made in Amer-ica.

Compare service fees

by using the GeneralPrice List; some will behigher or lower thanothers and all of themwill charge differentlyfor caskets and burialvaults they offer. Re-member to always com-pare the bottom line.

» DON’T OVERLOOKHOW THE FUNERALHOME MANAGES THEDETAILS. Personaliza-tion of the services andmerchandise makes theceremonies memorablefor everyone. Do theyoffer a memory table?Picture boards? Bigscreen for your DVD?Do they offer options tocustomize the casket orcremation urn, if youdesire? Do they offer avariety of prayer cards?Folders? VisitorsBooks? Thank-youcards? Choice of ser-vices offered, availablemerchandise and arange of prices are im-portant to most families.

» DON’T FORGET TOASK ABOUT GUARAN-TEES. If you are alsoconsidering prefundingyour funeral plan, askwhat price guaranteesare offered, if any. Isyour money secure?Refundable? What if thefuneral home goes outof business or changesownership?

Some other questionsto ask:

What if I move out oftown? What if I want tochange to another funer-al home?

» DON’T FORGET TOASK WHAT HAPPENSAFTER YOU LEAVE THECEMETERY. Hopefullythe answer is not, “We’llsend the bill.”

Most funeral direc-tors feel some responsi-bility to assist you withnecessary documentsand certificates.

Some also offer re-ferral services, literaryresources, follow-upvisits and special holi-day memorial programsdesigned to help youcope with your grief.

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In the coming months,many aging adults maybe planning to have aneeded surgery, such as ahip or knee replacement.

For many, it is com-mon to consider the reha-bilitation required aftersuch an important sur-gery, but often, one doesnot think about the impor-tance of preparing his/herbody prior to surgery.

There are many activ-ities that can be complet-ed before surgery whichhelp ensure that elderlypatients will be in theirbest condition before theprocedure.

As opposed to “reha-bilitation” after surgery,it is referred to as “preh-abilitation.”

Such a program isdesigned to improvestrength and perfor-mance of functionaltasks, as well as reducethe amount of pain andrecovery time followingsurgery.

A recent study foundthat knee and hip replace-ment patients that partic-

ipated in an exercise-based physical therapyprogram six weeks priorto surgery reduced theirneed for inpatient reha-bilitation by 73 percent.

“The benefits of exer-cise before surgery arevery clear: the more youcan do for yourself phys-ically before surgery, thebetter off you will be,”says lead study authorDaniel Rooks, Ph.D., as-sistant professor of medi-cine at HarvardMedicalSchool.

At Triple Creek Retire-ment Community, ourexpert staff is speciallytrained to assist you inbecoming as well condi-tioned as possible prior tosurgery through a varietyof moderate exercise,including warm-ups,cardiovascular activity,strength training, flex-ibility training and func-tional skills.

Our specialized careeven extends throughoutthe entire recovery proc-ess if you are unable toreturn home directly

after surgery or an in-jury.

Our Home Again reha-bilitation programwillpamper you while youundergo physical/occupa-tional and/or speech ther-apy, and we’ll get youback to maximum inde-pendence fast.

You’ll exercise withsome of the most modernequipment, using innova-tive therapy approacheswith proven results.

And once you’re readyto return home, we’ll sendyou back with preparedmeals and complete ahome inspection to en-sure your safety. You’ll beamazed at how quicklyyou’re able to returnhome.

For more informationabout our state-of-the artprehabilitation program,and/or to find out moreabout the services andamenities of our propri-etary Home Again reha-bilitation program, pleasecontact a member of ourstaff today at 513-851-0601.

Prehab at Triple Creekgets you home faster

Throughout the home,universal design is alsobecoming an increasinglyimportant trend to con-sider.

Planning your remodelso the space is comfort-able to use for all agesand abilities will not onlyensure your long-termenjoyment of the space,but can also help withresale value down theroad.

“As more and morehomeowners are lookingto age in place, they’redemanding designs that

accommodate theirchanging needs withoutcompromising on style,”says Sarah Reep, designlead for Merillat Cab-inetry.

Clean house:Whenyou’re ready to get start-ed on your remodel, youwon’t want to worryabout cleaning.

Take time now to lookat everything stored inyour kitchen and pantryand determine what staysand what can go. It’llmake prepping for reno-vation projects that mucheasier.

How old are thosespices? What about thatstack of lids with no con-tainer to match? Have

lots of totes and bagshanging around? Donatethe ones you don’t useand organize the rest. Ifyou have kitchen itemsyou can’t part with butyou rarely use, pack themup now and store themuntil the remodel is com-plete. You’ll want asmuch free space to keepthings out of the wayduring your remodel aspossible.

If you take time now toget prepared for yourkitchen remodel, you’llthank yourself in a fewmonths when the kitchenof your dreams is comingto life.

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Rehab is work.But it can also

be fun.Gourmet dining. Fine linens. Personalconcierge service. This is rehab? OurHome Again rehabilitation servicewill pamper you while you undergophysical, occupational or speechtherapy. You’ll work out with someof the most modern equipment, usinginnovative therapy approaches withproven results. And once you’re readyto return home, we’ll send you backwith prepared meals and do a homeinspection to ensure your safety.To find out how we can help you orsomeone you love transition smoothlyback home, call us to schedule apersonal tour.

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According to Craig,“We only sell furniturefrommanufacturers wetrust, and the Stresslesschair is a product webelieve in. We have themin our homes, we hearfrom customers everyday about how greatthey are, and we see thequality features and howlong they last. Stressless

furniture is truly aninvestment in comfort,style and quality.”

For a truly “stress-less” buying experience,come into Best Furni-ture Gallery and let oneof their Stressless ex-perts take you throughthe comfort test.

Best Furniture Gal-lery is openMondayfrom10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,Tuesday through Friday10 a.m. to 6 p.m. andSaturday 10 a.m. to 5p.m.

They are closed Sun-day to be with family.

They’re located at1123 South Fort ThomasAve., in the Midwaydistrict of Fort Thomas.

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sleep, keeping the airwayopen.”

Besides offering solu-tions for obstructivesleep apnea, Dr. Kitzmil-ler also provides generaldental services, includ-ing: bonding; crowns andbridges; dentures; im-

plants; veneers; whit-ening; and braces, in-cluding Invisalign. “Weeven offer Botox andJuvederm to help im-prove your overall ap-pearance,” said Dr. Kitz-miller.

Dr. Kitzmiller hasbeen practicing dentistryin Milford for more than20 years and has helpedthousands of familiesthroughout the Tristate

with their dental needs.Cincinnati Dental

SleepMedicine and hisdental office are locatedin Milford at 5722 SignalHill Court, Suite A, at theState Route 28 and I-275interchange. Office hoursare 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-day throughWednesdayand 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Thursday. Call 513-248-8848 to make your ap-pointment today.

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Leftovers can be anutritious lunch optionthat also saves you a lotof money, but howmanytimes do you get stuckeating the same thingtwice, or sometimes threetimes, in a few days?Reinvent your leftoversby using a tortilla wrap.Whole-wheat wraps aregreat for just about any-thing – fill with your left-over pork, beef or chick-en, add some cheese andsalsa, and you now have azesty wrap that is goodfor you too. You can alsomicrowaveMinute®Ready to Serve Rice andadd to a wrap along withleftover meat or beansfor a tasty and satisfyingcreation. Tortillas canstay fresh for long time.Buy a package and storeit in a sealed container inthe fridge so this handyfood is always availablefor creative lunching.

Stock up onconvenient produce

What’s healthier thanmunching on fresh fruitsand veggies? At the endof the weekend, cut up aplentiful supply of veg-gies and fruit to bringwith you onMonday tostore in the break-roomfridge. That way whenhunger pangs strike, youhave a quick snack that’seasy to grab and go, andyou always have a whole-some side on days you

bring in leftovers or abasic sandwich.

Try an easy recipetoday:

Hawaiian Rice

Serves: 2 (about 1 cup each)

Ingredients:1 container Minute® Readyto Serve White Rice

1⁄2 cup cooked low-sodiumham, cubed

1⁄2 cup fresh or cannedpineapple chunks

1⁄4 cup cooked green peas orsugar snap peas

1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions:Prepare rice according topackage directions. In amedium bowl, combine rice,ham, pineapple, peas, sesameoil and soy sauce; mix well.Garnish with toasted sesame

seeds and chopped cilantro, ifdesired.

Provencal Rice Salad

Serves: 2 (about 1 cup each)

Ingredients:1 container Minute® Readyto Serve Multi-GrainMedley or Brown Rice

1 can (6 ounces) cannedtuna, drained

4 cherry tomatoes, halved4 black olives, sliced2 tablespoons red winevinaigrette

1 cup salad greens

Directions:Prepare rice according topackage directions. In amedium bowl, combine rice,tuna, tomatoes, olives andvinaigrette; mix well. Serve overgreens and/or with pita chips.

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