Sample Saturdays

CoxHealth wants to be involved in our community and invest in the overall wellness of southwest Missouri.  We believe that adopting a general healthy lifestyle is one of the key components to true happiness. 

One strong aspect of living healthyfully is staying active.  Through the adoption of the Blue Zones Strategy – Power 9® Principles – we are incorporating “Moving Naturally” into a new recurring event: Sample Saturdays.

Try out a new activity every week! Attend any of the following classes for free:

CrossFit Springfield

Every Saturday, 8 a.m.

1900 W. Sunset St., #100

Springfield, MO 65807

417/881-7855

Group Strength at The Meyer Center

June 8, 10:15 a.m.

3545 S. National Ave.

Springfield, MO 65807

417/269-3282

Yoga at The Meyer Center

June 15, 9 a.m.

3545 S. National Ave.

Springfield, MO 65807

417/269-3282

The REAL Breakfast of Champions

Quinoa pronounced (keen-wah) is known all across the world and is growing in popularity in the United States. Quinoa is actually a seed and is considered to be a SUPER FOOD due to its complete protein profile along with its high vitamin and mineral content. It contains over TWO times the protein as rice and is an excellent source of magnesium – which can be highly useful in assisting with our heart health! Quinoa is closely related to species such as tumbleweeds and spinach. Cultivated over 6,000 years ago, mainly for animal consumption, it was later discovered that humans could consume it as well. The Andian people began to domesticate it around 3,000 years ago.  

Interestingly enough, quinoa can be germinated, in its raw form, to assist with boosting nutritional values. This also helps it become more palatable for salads and other cold recipes. Germination activates the seed's natural enzymes, which multiplies the VITAMIN content. To germinate, soak quinoa in clean water for 2-4 hours; this process allows it to sprout and release gases, sending the vitamin content soaring! 

Apple Quinoa Breakfast Cereal recipe featured at our April 13 Get Connected to a Healthy Community series: