When I hit 40, my eyesight hit the skids. Years of being hunched over a keyboard (computer and IBM Selectric) left me in the land of reading glasses.
That wasn't TOO much of a problem until Charlotte and I were dining out. The combination of low light AND small menu type sent me searching for the nearest candle while I fumbled for my glasses.
Turns out I wasn't the only one in the dark.
My Granbury friend Joyce Burks Dorsey had the same problem. Instead of just complaining about it, Joyce actually found a solution: the Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight App.
The Over 40 App combines a flashlight AND a magnifier in one, easy-to-use application. It magnifies from 1x to 10x, making it easy to read menus and receipts in dark restaurants. But it's got other uses as well.
Having a tough time reading the fine print on that apparel tag (I'm talking about YOU Banana Republic,) or can't quite make out the Use-By date on that yogurt container? The Over 40 App's flashlight and magnification make them easy to read. The flashlight is powerful and the magnifying strength is magnificent.
Take a tip from my friend Joyce. Don't just complain about small type and low light - download the Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight App and see what you've been missing.
Available through iTunes and in the App Store.
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Prepare your own Mexican quick fix with this Chipotle-inspired bowl. Carbs are moderated by filling the bowl with beans, extra veggies and chicken. No need for rice, since the beans count as carbs.
Tips:
If you love tomatoes, increase the quantity to 1/2 cup, but note that the carbohydrates will also increase.
If preparing this recipe for one person, cut all of the ingredients in half. Or simply prepare the full recipe up to the end of step 2 and store leftover chicken and vegetable-bean mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, and continue with step 3.
Health Bite: The iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc in black beans help to keep bones strong and healthy.
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