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Why Mats Matter
Have you ever seen a dog that looks like it’s wearing a clumpy sweater? The wind blows over them but, aside from a few scraggly bits, the hair remains undisturbed. This is because the coat has become so thoroughly tangled that the tats have become mats: thick bunches of hair resembling dreadlocks. They might be isolated to one or two spots, or cover a dog’s entire body. A lot of dog owners think this impenetrable wall of hair will keep Fido warm in the winter. They’re wrong. I’ve been a professional dog groomer for a number of years and I’ve groomed thousands of our four-legged friends. Over time, something has…
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Beef Gyro Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki and Tomatoes
A healthier take on gyros By: Alexa Keeler Makes 6-8 lettuce wraps Ingredients: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp lemon peel 1/2 tsp ground cumin salt and pepper 5 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped in half olive oil, for brushing grill pan 1 large head iceberg lettuce Tzatziki sauce, about 3/4 cup 3/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
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Healthy and Delicious Planet
Go Green and Get Healthy at Healthy Planet! By Meghan Gribben I have stopped by Healthy Planet on the Danforth a few times since I have started at Centennial College. There aren’t many great food places near the school; there’s mainly fastfood joints with few vegetarian options. Healthy Planet, though, is local, convenient, and healthy. Healthy Planet is a grocery store as well as an eatery. Specifically, they sell “vitamins, supplements, health, and beauty” products. They are committed to healthy foods and a greener environment. They only deal with socially responsible manufactures and distributors. This is the kind of grocery where you can get coconut oil, kale chips, and an organic juice smoothie—all…
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Keep Sweating, Frosty
5 Ideas to keep you active during the cold months.
