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The Walk That Ate Amsterdam

Walk alongside or float along Amsterdam's more than 60 miles of canals. Follow my footsteps for a brisk seven-mile tour; burn about 900 calories in three hours. Or do it the Dutch Way: make a few relaxed stops along the Way to eat and drink.
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Chilly>Chile>Chili

Serious, real-deal chili. Deep, broad and complex flavors. There's much more going on here than just heat. With or without carne, you just need great chile powder to make a great chili when National Chili Day meets a Way-Too-Chilly day.
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Hard, dry and fresh: Heirloom Beans

For dinner. During the winter, when the ground freezes and our CSA farm share goes dormant. These "new" beans are delicious. Some are meaty, some are kind of creamy. Some are dense, some are quite light. They all have a load of flavor.
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Living Room Olympics: Figures Skating

Ever see an Olympic figure skater who didn't have a great figure? A tight little butt, flat abs, total flexibility and great balance? Of course not. So what does it take to get into those tight little costumes? Might be this all-in-one exercise that strengthens and stretches everything.
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Killer couches. Murderous desk chairs.

Can't blame them. Sure, they might be really comfortable. Inviting. But it's not their fault. It's you. The sitter. Sitting for hours at a time reduces your metabolic rate and makes you a more likely candidate for obesity and diabetes. Here's an easy solution to the problem.
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Happy New Year on The Great Wall

This Year of the Fire Horse is your lucky year. Your second chance to make a healthy New Year Resolution to Be Better Outdoors. I can't think of a Better Way to celebrate the Chinese New Year than a Great Hike on the Great Wall. Even if it's just a great daydream while you take the sidewalk.
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Pork Fried Rice. Hold the rice. Pork optional.

Pork optional. As crunchy and tasty as any greasy Chinese take-out. But Way Better. No grease. A cool way to prepare whole-grain, high-protein farro. And crisp, healthful broccoli and peppers. Four dollars for an intensely flavorful, fresh and satisfying meal.
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Sushi. Hold the fish.

Quick and simple to make. About $4 per person; $2 if you skip the fish altogether. Every bite's a little party in your mouth. Light, fun, interesting, beautiful. Almost fat-free. Want to come back as this in your next life?
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Slower Sunday: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Da

My first zip line. So beautiful up here above the rainforest you forget you're hanging off a cable. Amazing how a change of perspective can focus you. What a wonderful feeling. Wonderful day. Press Play for a little cable TV.
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