Quick Springtime Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle

PEKIN, Ill., – With spring in full effect, it is time to get a jump start on new recipes that are both healthy and easy to make! Warm weather is on the horizon, making outdoor activities favorable for the season! To make the outdoors more enjoyable, try these quick springtime recipes for a healthy lifestyle to suit your needs!

1. Asparagus Crostini

If you are looking for that perfect party snack, this recipe is sure to be a hit with all of your party guests. It's very simple to make and the perfect meal to add to your outdoor festivities!

2. Venison Oscar

Have you gone wild yet this spring? This recipe is a blast full of exquisite flavor mixing both tasty venison and fresh crab meat! 

3. Pimiento Cheese Spread

Peppers and cheese both make for a savory sandwich you are sure to love! With five simple steps, this recipe is the perfect choice to satisfy your taste buds!

4. Watermelon-Cucumber Salad

This delicious salad is a both healthy and easy alternative to your daily routine. The watermelon and cucumber flavors really complement each other well, creating the perfect combination!

5. Chocolate Zucchini Bread 

When you are ready for dessert, look no further than this scrumptious chocolate zucchini bread recipe! With a marvelous blend of flavor, it's the perfect sweet to top off your favorite meal!

As you enjoy this spring season, indulge in these quick springtime recipes for a healthy lifestyle! Mixing bold new flavors is an exciting and fresh way to enjoy the warm weather. With winter in the past, it's time to freshen up your car! Check out our spring car care tips to learn about preparing your vehicle for the spring season.

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17 Super Simple Ways to Stay Healthy All Year

PEKIN, Ill. – Most New Year resolutions have something to do with eating healthier or getting in shape. Unfortunately, life often gets in the way and we usually forget our resolutions by February.  To give you some extra help in keeping your resolutions, we have 17 super simple ways to stay healthy all year round.

17 Super Simple Ways to Stay Healthy All Year

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Exercise at least 20 minutes a day.
3. Cut down on fast food.
4. Eat a good, healthy breakfast.
5. Go outside and get some fresh air.
6. Catch up on some sleep.
7. Take a multivitamin.
8. Laugh more; worry less.
9. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
10. Play with your animals.
11. Munch on healthy snacks.
12. Treat yourself to a massage.
13. Volunteer at a non-profit.
14. Stop eating when you’re full.
15. Get routine checkups.
16. Think more positively.
17. Meditate in the morning.

Whether your resolutions are for better physical or mental health these simple ways to stay healthy will help you stay on track with your resolutions all year round. Need a healthier car this year too? Stop by Velde Ford for a brand new Ford car or schedule a service appointment with us online. At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Healthy Dinner Recipes For Spring

PEKIN, Illi. – Spring has finally arrived! While we're excited about the nicer weather, it has also sent us into a panic knowing that summer is around the corner, and therefore bathing suit season will be here before we know it. (Insert nightmares.) BUT, the good news is that thanks to our Pinterest obsession, we have tons of healthy dinner recipes for spring at our finger tips!

Below we have gathered up a few of our favorite recipes that taste like spring and will help us slim down for summer without sacrificing taste! Try them out! After a few weeks of tasty dinners and a few good workouts, we bet you'll be running to the beach!

Healthy Dinner Recipes For Spring

Cranberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken

Sriracha Lime Chicken Chopped Salad

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Baked Chicken with Spinach & Artichokes

 Easy Shrimp & Broccoli Stir Fry

Orange Chicken with Asparagus

If your vehicle needs help getting in shape for summer too, let us take care of it for you! The service centers at our Buick Dealership and Ford Dealership are equipped to handle any of your auto needs and we're more than happy to answer any questions you may have!

At Velde Automotive Group, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford  at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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