Exercise Newbie

Nearly 5 million Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease and each gender is equally at risk. Cardiovascular disease has killed more women then men every year since 1984 and is the #1 cause of death for women age 35 and older.One of the safest and most effective ways to reduce your risk and improve your cardiovascular fitness is through aerobic exercise. Unfortunately, 70% of American women don’t exercise regularly and inactivity nearly doubles a person’s risk for heart disease, ranking it among the leading risk factors. The American Heart Association reports that regular physical activity is as important for heart health as the other three major lifestyle factors: quitting smoking, lowering blood cholesterol, and controlling blood pressure.
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2 Bananas, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 c Pineapple juice
1 pk Vanilla low-fat yogurt (8oz)
1 c Fresh or frozen raspberries

Place the bananas in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze until hard.
Combine the bananas, pineapple juice, yogurt and raspberries in the container of an electric blender; process until smooth. Serve immediately.