INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will make your smoothie taste more like a yummy peach pie or peach cobbler. You don't have to add all of the spices listed below; you could just add honey and cinnamon. Here are some ideas and measurements to get you started:  1 to 2 tablespoons honey ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of ground nutmeg or ground ginger You can simply toss in a peeled and sliced banana into the mixture, or use the following recipe: ½ cup (120 milliliters) of milk, 1 peeled and sliced banana, 2 to 3 peeled and sliced peaches, 2 to 3 ice cubes, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. If you like your smoothies extra-sweet, add a drizzle of honey. Blend everything together in a blender, and pour into 2 or 3 glasses. Use 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk, 1 sliced and peeled peach, ½ cup (125 grams) of yogurt, and a few ice cubes. For a hint of sweetness, add 1 tablespoon of honey and a pinch of cinnamon. Blend everything together pour into 1 or 2 glasses. For an even sweeter smoothie, use vanilla yogurt instead. In a blender, combine 2 to 3 sliced and peeled peaches, 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk, and 3 tablespoons of old-fashioned oats. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey honey. Blend everything together, and pour into 1 or 2 glasses. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen peaches instead. You will need about 2 cups (450 grams). You can also use a handful of ice cubes instead. Pour 1 cup (240 milliliters) of orange juice, ½ cup (125 grams) of yogurt, and 3 to 4 ice cubes into a blender. Add 1 peeled and sliced peach, a drizzle of honey, and ¾ cup (150 grams) of strawberries. Blend until smooth, and pour into 2 glasses.  For a creamier smoothie, use milk instead of orange juice. If you like an even sweeter smoothie, try vanilla or strawberry yogurt instead.

SUMMARY: Add sweetness and complexity with honey or baking spices. Make a banana-peach smoothie for extra protein. Use milk instead of orange juice for an extra creamy smoothie. Add some oatmeal for a tasty breakfast smoothie. Try a strawberry-peach smoothie for a tasty, summer treat.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In order to go walking outdoors with you, your cat will need a well-fitted harness--never use a leash and collar. If you’re walking your cat with a collar and the cat bolts--which cats are very likely to do--the collar can damage the cat’s windpipe, voice box, and ability to swallow. A harness will distribute the force of restraint between the cat’s shoulders, chest, and belly, making it less likely your cat will get injured. To get your cat’s harness measurements, measure around the girth around your cat’s chest, just behind the front legs and note it down. Bring the measurement with you when you go to buy the harness. Most cat harnesses are made with adjustable straps designed to fit either kittens or adult cats and are made of either nylon or neoprene. Some harnesses may come in sub-sizes based on your cat’s specific measurements.  The harness should be fitted to your cat’s body and should neither squeeze or cut into your cat or hang loosely off its body. If it’s fitted properly, you should just be able to fit two fingers under the harness when you put it on your cat. Never use a harness as a restraint for car rides--cat harnesses aren’t designed to protect cats in the event of a car accident. Cats have different leash needs than dogs, so choose an appropriate leash carefully.  Some manufacturers make lighter-weight leashes designed specifically for cats, as cats are generally lighter and less forceful than dogs. Bungee leashes are ideal for cats because they provide enough stretch to let your cat safely wander a bit. Avoid using retractable leashes (commonly sold for dogs) with a cat, as the leash is ill-suited to and can injure a cat.

SUMMARY: Take your cat’s measurements. Choose a harness. Choose a leash.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether shadow-boxing or using a speed bag or heavy bag, new boxers must concentrate on using proper form when unleashing a blow. Using proper form means that you’ll need to develop a good sense of balance so that you’re not thrown off balance by throwing a punch. Also, practice keeping your hands in front of your face and returning to this defensive position after throwing a punch.  Before punching, keep your hands close to your face and your elbows tight against your body. Put your weight into the punches you throw, and follow through with each punch. This will help you land punches effectively and accurately on your opponent’s head or torso. at your opponent to keep them at a distance. Jabbing is a basic punch which you’ll usually do with your weaker front hand. The jab is a short punch. To jab, drive your fist straight into your opponent’s face or torso. To maximize the effectiveness of the jab, professional boxers twist their arm and wrist just before making contact with their opponent. As opposed to a jab, which is thrown straight in front of the body, deliver a cross punch by jabbing your dominant hand in a slightly upward motion across your body. If your opponent throws a left jab at you, they’ll leave themself open for your right hook. Keep your weight on the balls of your feet, and aim your punch across your body towards the right side of your opponent’s torso or face.  Use the cross on its own to counter a jab, or put the jab and cross together for a 1-2 combo. The shoulder helps power the cross punch. Also pay attention to your feet when throwing a cross. As you throw the punch, move your body weight from your rear foot up to your front foot. The hook can be delivered to the head or body of the opponent. Lean your body to the side that you plan to hit from, and circle your arm around to punch the opponent in the unprotected side of their head or body. The hook is often used in combination with other punches.  The hook’s sweeping delivery is its chief drawback, as it can leave you susceptible to a counterpunch. So, if you and your opponent are exchanging swift jabs back and forth, this isn’t the time to wind up for a hook. The uppercut is an upward blow unleashed by either hand that is highly effective when in close quarters. Throw an uppercut when you’re close to your opponent’s body. To uppercut, lower your arm to about waist-height, then swing it upward in an explosive burst. Aim to his your opponent squarely on their chin. Don’t try to throw an uppercut form more than 1 foot (0.30 m) away, or you may miss and leave yourself open to a counter-attack to your body. After they become adept at delivering a variety of punches, fighters usually develop combinations, in which they release a devastating flurry of blows on their opponent. The first combination most boxers learn is the 1-2 combo (a jab followed by a cross). Try putting together different combos of your own. Rely on building combos around punches that you feel good throwing. Another effective combo adds a hook to the 1-2 combo.  If you're right-handed, this would be a left jab followed by a right cross and ending with a left hook.

SUMMARY:
Practice punching on a bag to develop proper form. Jab Throw a cross punch to counter punch a jab. Throw a hook when you have time for a slower, powerful punch. Use an uppercut to seriously damage your opponent. Combine punches to hit an opponent multiple times in a row.