"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book!"
Our Lions need 9-12 hours of sleep each night in order to prevent:
Poor mental health
Attention and behavior problems
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes
Follow a schedule, dim the lights, remove devices, be physically active during the day, avoid caffeine before bed and model good sleep behaviors.
Brighter Bites Recipe
The Fall is here and apple season is upon us! Try this family friendly recipe developed from the incredible nation wide non-profit organization called Brighter Bites founded right here in Houston.
Crunchy Apple Crisps
INGREDIENTS:
3 apples
NUTRITION FACTS FOR ONE SERVING
(15 crisps; makes 6 servings)
47 calories; 13 gram carbohydrate; 0.2 gram fat; 0.2 gram protein; 2 gram dietary fiber
Average cost of recipe: $1.47
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 200°F. Rinse apples and dry. Place apples sideways on cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice as thinly as possible. Cut out the core and seeds of each apple slice. Place apples in 1 layer on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 1 hour then flip apple slices over. Bake for 2 more hours and ten minutes. If crunchier apples are desired, turn off oven and leave apples in oven for 1 hour and ten minutes. Apple crisps may be stored in an airtight container for 1 week.
