Dear Friends,
Celebrate! Summer is here!
What do you love about summertime? The sunshine? Hiking? Playing baseball? BBQs and popsicles? Airconditioning? Make sure you give yourself time to savor them this season.
As I write, a bird is singing a song, familiar since childhood. I remember waking in the morning for school and hearing this sound. A light breeze passes through the window now and then and reminds me to take a deep breath. Everyday of summer is full of small pleasures. Life is good - enjoy!
Wishing you health and happiness,
Kelly
Upcoming Events
Laughter Yoga:
Laughter as a form of exercise and stress reduction!
** Free **
Mondays 6-7pm
Louis I. Kahn Memorial Park
11th & Pine, Philadelphia
Laughter Yoga uses light breathing and movement along with "laughter exercises" to promote health and happiness. You don't already have to be in a good mood to do laughter yoga. Discover for yourself, laughter really is the best medicine!
Summer Detox
** Free Lecture **
Tuesday, June 24 6:30-7:30pm
Queen Village Holistic Health
953 South 6th Street, Philadelphia
Learn techniques to cleanse your body, mind and spirit this summer.
Health Food Store Tour
** Free for LifeShine clients (past and present)
$20 Public
Tuesday, July 29 6-8pm
Whole Foods Market
10th & South, Philadelphia
Discover delicious new options, how to use healthy shopping skills in regular grocery stores, what all that weird stuff is, and what is not so healthy in a health food store.
To register please email me at kelly@lifeshine.net.
New Testimonial: Kelly R., Speech Therapist says:
"A Happier Place"
Lifeshine's nutritional counseling has led me to a better place than where I was a little over half a year ago. I signed up for the program expecting to learn some better eating habits, gain knowledge of the foods I was eating, and maybe look a little better after the fact. What I did not expect was support and guidance to help find contentment in other areas of my life. Kelly has been an accepting and loving light in my life that opened my eyes to not only ways to manage my nutritional intake, but also to ways to find increased inner peace. I hope that more people get to experience her patience and support. I believe with some commitment on the clients end, Kelly has the ability to gently lead clients to a happier place.
Special Feature: We are the World
Remember the 80's song "We Are The World?" As a young idealist, I was very moved by that song. Today, older and slightly more realistic, I know it's going to take a lot to heal the state of the Earth and humanity. Something else I have learned is: there is strength in numbers.
Is there an organization dedicated to making positive change that inspires you? Join up! Be part of the action. You don't have to tie yourself to a tree, just take one minute out of your week to sign a petition, or $1 out of your paycheck to contribute. Giving is soul food!
Here are a few petitions and organizations you may be interested in:
President Bush is thinking about designating sizeable portions of U.S. territorial waters as marine protected areas. Support this wonderful possiblility!
This week marked the first debate on comprehensive global warming legislation in the U.S. Senate. Tell your Member of Congress that we expect a serious debate that will result in strong, science-based global warming legislation.
Avaaz.org is a new global web movement with a simple democratic mission: to close the gap between the world we have, and the world most people everywhere want.
EcoWorld 100% of Reforesting Society membership fees and donations are passed through to nonprofit tree planting organizations.
CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities.
Article: Too Busy to Eat?
Are you feeling too busy to even make time to eat? Many of us with our fast paced lives rely on fast food, microwaves, sugar and caffeine to get through our days.
Food is our fuel. Our bodies are made to use food and water as our only sources of energy. Caffeine is really just a drug that taxes our adrenal glands, causes mood swings and can lead to chronic fatigue as well as many other health issues. So what's a busy person to do? Here are a few ideas that I hope you will find helpful during the busy (not so lazy) days of summer.
1. Salads! - Salads are an excellent source of essencial vitamins and minerals and the best no-cook way to get your veggies in!
How to make a quick super nutritious salad:
bag/box of pre-washed leafy greens
1 cup rinsed canned beans
1/2 cup organic cottage cheese
cherry tomatoes
sliced cucumber
shredded carrot
At the beginning of the week, open 3 cans of beans, rinse them, keep in a container for easy access. Wash and dry cucmbers and tomatoes. Keep all the ingredients next to each other in the fridge so when you reach to make a salad, it's all right there. Each night or morning make a fresh salad. Put the wet ingredients on the bottem, starting with the dressing of your choice. Keep the greens as the top-most layer to avoid sogginess. Throwing your salad together should take about the same time as sitting in line for the drive-through window. Experiment with different types of beans, dressings, and pre-chopped veggies until you find what you really like.
2. Keep a stash of organic canned soups at your desk with a hand-held can opener and a microwave-safe bowl. Try lentil and bean soups to fill you up, give you energy and great dietary fiber.
3. Instead of a candy bowl at your desk, make it a fruit bowl.
4. Purchase a rice cooker for about $20. At the beginning of the week make a big batch of brown rice. Keep a big bag of mixed frozen vegetables in the freezer each week. Each morning throw a scoop of rice and a scoop of frozen veggies in a travel plastic container. Reheat it at work with a bit of water in the bowl. Add a bit of soy butter, soy sauce or salad dressing for extra flavor.
5. Smoothies! See recipes below.
I hope these are some helpful tips for you. If you try any of these please let me know how it worked for you. If you have any tips of your own you'd like to share, please email me and I'll feature it in my next email. kelly@lifeshine.net
Keep breathing! Oxygen brings energy to the brain and body!
Recipes of the Month: Smoothies!
Health Nut Smoothie
1½ cups soymilk, rice milk, or almond milk
8 medium-sized dates (pitted)
½ ounce raw or roasted almonds (12 almonds)
1 cup frozen blueberries, strawberries or raspberries
1 medium frozen banana (peel before freezing)
Add "milk", dates and almonds to a blender. Liquefy for several minutes until smooth. Cut the banana into 1" pieces. Add the frozen fruit and blend until thick and creamy.
Caribbean Minty Ginger Smoothie
3 cups of soymilk or ricemilk
1 papaya - ripe peeled and seeded & cut into pieces
Fresh mint - a handful of leaves to taste
1 inch of Ginger root - fresh peeled and minced
1 tablespoon of honey or agave nectar
1 frozen ripe banana
Prepare papaya, ginger root. Put in blender. Add soy or rice milk. Blend. Add banana, mint & honey or agave. Blend until smooth. Yum!
Garden Smoothie
4 medium carrots
2 ripe summer tomatoes
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
1 c water
Chop veggies, blend.
Turkish Delight
2-3 lemons to taste
1 tsp rose water
2 tsp honey
2 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Juice the lemons. Stir in rose water, honey and cold water. Serve over ice.
Popsicles!
Remember, any smoothie can be frozen into popsicles! Here's a link to some fun ideas. If you decide to try any of these recipes, you can always omit the refined white sugar (bad for you!) and use apple juice, pineapple juice, or stevia (zero calories) instead!
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B, Personal Assistant
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, nutritious meals.
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support.
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well.
- Let your life shine!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Nourishing Newsletter May: Creating Lasting Change
Dear Friends,
Spring is in full swing! Hope you are getting outside in the sunshine and enjoying the new blooms on the trees. Life has so much beauty to offer us. As corny as it may sound, when we actually stop for a moment and "take time to smell the roses" it's amazing how sweet it is!
Wishing you health and happiness,
Kelly
Special Feature: GMO Foods - Their Impact on Our Bodies and the Planet
An invaluable documentary on the impact of Genetically Modified Foods on our bodies and the planet is accessible to us through the website of Dr. Mercola, natural health physician.
Learn how Monsanto, the same biotech corporation who created Agent Orange, is now in contol of the food you eat on a daily basis. Approximately 70% of the foods in American grocery stores are GMO and Monsanto is the source.
Skip the Seinfeld reruns tonight and empower yourself with the life-saving information this documentary offers.
Special Event: Integrative Nutrition Comes to Philly!
Joshua Rosenthal, the founder and director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition,
will give a FREE public talk to demystify the confusion about food and nutrition. You will get tips on how to cater your diet to your individual needs, rather than on someone else's theory or diet style. You will learn to understand your cravings and why you crave certain foods.
And you will discover other ways to nourish your life beyond the foods you eat.
You will also receive special gifts, and the first 50 people who arrive
at the event will receive a free book.
SPACE IS LIMITED so reserve a spot for you and your guests today
by emailing RSVP@integrativenutrition.com with 'Philadelphia' in the subject line.
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8:00pm
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Quadrangle - Logan Hall
3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Article: Creating Lasting Change
Spring is the time of new life. If you are feeling fed up with or stuck in your old ways, now is the time to make some changes! Like New Year's resolutions, we often set goals with great intentions and even greater expectations. We begin full force toward our goals, then life takes over and we find ourselves back in our old patterns. Or, if you have a personality like mine, you know you are going to make that change...tomorrow! How do we create real change in our lives while already feeling overwhelmed by daily pressures? The answer is: one step at a time.
The following are examples of how to make small changes that can add up to a lot. Hope you enjoy them!
Body: If you wish to change your diet, start by simply eating more of the vegetables you already like.
Mind: Notice your mental "judge." When you hear that negative voice in your head, brush it off and counter it with something positive.
Spirit: Start the day slow. Try taking 5 deep slow breaths first thing when you wake up in the morning. Then think of one thing you are thankful for or that makes you happy.
Career: No matter what our job, most of us can always find something to complain about. Take a moment today to think about what your job gives you that's positive. See how many positive things you can come up with.
Exercise: Find a form of physical movement or exercise you enjoy. Do it at least once a week. Try new forms once in a while - variety is the spice of life.
Relationships: Next time you are with someone you love, listen. Really listen to them talk, hear their perspective, get a glimpse into their world. Then tell them one thing you love about them.
Recipe of the Month
Wedding Salad
Arugula
Purple Cabbage, thinly sliced
Pink Grapefruit wedges
Pine nuts
Dressing:
Olive Oil
Rice Vinegar
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B.
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, power-packed meals, even if your time seems limited
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well
- Let your life shine!
Spring is in full swing! Hope you are getting outside in the sunshine and enjoying the new blooms on the trees. Life has so much beauty to offer us. As corny as it may sound, when we actually stop for a moment and "take time to smell the roses" it's amazing how sweet it is!
Wishing you health and happiness,
Kelly
Special Feature: GMO Foods - Their Impact on Our Bodies and the Planet
An invaluable documentary on the impact of Genetically Modified Foods on our bodies and the planet is accessible to us through the website of Dr. Mercola, natural health physician.
Learn how Monsanto, the same biotech corporation who created Agent Orange, is now in contol of the food you eat on a daily basis. Approximately 70% of the foods in American grocery stores are GMO and Monsanto is the source.
Skip the Seinfeld reruns tonight and empower yourself with the life-saving information this documentary offers.
Special Event: Integrative Nutrition Comes to Philly!
Joshua Rosenthal, the founder and director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition,
will give a FREE public talk to demystify the confusion about food and nutrition. You will get tips on how to cater your diet to your individual needs, rather than on someone else's theory or diet style. You will learn to understand your cravings and why you crave certain foods.
And you will discover other ways to nourish your life beyond the foods you eat.
You will also receive special gifts, and the first 50 people who arrive
at the event will receive a free book.
SPACE IS LIMITED so reserve a spot for you and your guests today
by emailing RSVP@integrativenutrition.com with 'Philadelphia' in the subject line.
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8:00pm
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Quadrangle - Logan Hall
3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Article: Creating Lasting Change
Spring is the time of new life. If you are feeling fed up with or stuck in your old ways, now is the time to make some changes! Like New Year's resolutions, we often set goals with great intentions and even greater expectations. We begin full force toward our goals, then life takes over and we find ourselves back in our old patterns. Or, if you have a personality like mine, you know you are going to make that change...tomorrow! How do we create real change in our lives while already feeling overwhelmed by daily pressures? The answer is: one step at a time.
The following are examples of how to make small changes that can add up to a lot. Hope you enjoy them!
Body: If you wish to change your diet, start by simply eating more of the vegetables you already like.
Mind: Notice your mental "judge." When you hear that negative voice in your head, brush it off and counter it with something positive.
Spirit: Start the day slow. Try taking 5 deep slow breaths first thing when you wake up in the morning. Then think of one thing you are thankful for or that makes you happy.
Career: No matter what our job, most of us can always find something to complain about. Take a moment today to think about what your job gives you that's positive. See how many positive things you can come up with.
Exercise: Find a form of physical movement or exercise you enjoy. Do it at least once a week. Try new forms once in a while - variety is the spice of life.
Relationships: Next time you are with someone you love, listen. Really listen to them talk, hear their perspective, get a glimpse into their world. Then tell them one thing you love about them.
Recipe of the Month
Wedding Salad
Arugula
Purple Cabbage, thinly sliced
Pink Grapefruit wedges
Pine nuts
Dressing:
Olive Oil
Rice Vinegar
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B.
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, power-packed meals, even if your time seems limited
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well
- Let your life shine!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Nourishing Newsletter April: Spring Cleaning
Up Coming Events
"All of Me!" An 8 week class that will spring clean your life! Learn step-by-step how to clean up your diet without feeling deprived... and so much more!
(For women only)
Mondays 6:30-8pm, April 21-June 9
Curves Gym, 2115 West Oregon Ave.
Sign up for just this class or the full seasonal package!
Call (215) 465-2005 to register.
Dear Friends,
Spring is a time of new growth and change. The time of year we all start to stretch out of our winter hibernation and start feeling alive again!
A lot is new in my life. Recently, I've started health counseling at High Level Wellness in Cherry Hill, NJ. An amazing place, where I am so happy and learning so much! I am also looking forward to getting married in a few months. Changing jobs and lifestyle are huge adjustments. Sometimes, it's very difficult to become what feels like a new person, even when the changes are wonderful.
The same is true in making dietary changes. Many of us would like to eat healthier, would certainly like to feel healthier, but our old habits get in the way of our good intentions. If this sounds familiar to you, and you would like to get support in reaching your health goals, call now to set up a free initial consultation! (774-280-2910)
You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present.
-Jan Glidewell
Wishing you health and happiness,
Kelly
SPECIAL FEATURE: CREATING PEACE
Petition for dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama
http://www.avaaz.org/en/tibet_report_back/97.php/?cl_tf_sign=1
One minute of your time adds another name to the list of people around the world demanding change and peace for Tibet. Help end the oppression of these innocent people and beautiful culture!
29-Day Giving Challenge
http://givingchallenge.ning.com/
Your 29 gifts can be anything -- material objects, money, your time, smiles or kind thoughts. Sign up now and start giving!
Article: Spring Cleaning
People like "stuff." We tend to hold onto it year after year. We save and stock up on things that we don't know what to do with anymore. Maybe we keep things because they hold precious memories of days gone by, or they remind us of our parents, grandparents, past loves or childhood. To part with these precious possessions seems out of the question. There is a saying that goes, "You have to get rid of the old to make way for the new." If you are feeling stuck or stagnant in your life, try spring-cleaning. Throw out some of that stuff, say goodbye to your past, and welcome the new energy of your happy, healthy future.
For good mental and physical health, we actually have two "houses" that need to be spring-cleaned: our physical homes and our physical bodies. Just as we accumulate "stuff" in the form of outgrown clothes, magazines, rusty bicycles, tools and random keepsakes, so do our bodies accumulate old food residues and toxins that need to be cleaned out.
To spring clean your body, give it a break from rich and complicated foods by either cleansing or fasting for a short period of time. Cleansing means paring down your food to just simple fruits and vegetables, lots of water and perhaps whole grains. Fasting means limiting most foods and drinking lots of water, fresh vegetable and fruit juices, teas and soups. Without much energy going towards digestion, more energy is available to the rest of your body and mind. Cleansing and fasting can sharpen your concentration, help you gain insight and promote spiritual awareness. It can also bring improved immune function and better digestion.
While you're cleaning out your body and home, don't forget to spring-clean your heart. Throw away negative thoughts and habits you've been harboring that no longer serve you. A clean, open heart will allow you to receive all the good that awaits you each and every day. If your heart and mind are cluttered, there is no room for life's gifts and surprises to enter.
Food Focus: Greens
Leafy greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and nutrients, they grow upwards to the sky, absorbing the sun's light while producing oxygen. Members of this royal green family include kale, collard greens, swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, watercress, beet greens, bok choy, napa cabbage, green cabbage, spinach and broccoli.
How do greens benefit our bodies? They are very high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and zinc, and are a powerhouse for vitamins A, C, E and K. They are crammed full of fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll, and many other micronutrients and phytochemicals. Their color is associated with spring, which is a time of renewal and refreshing, vital energy. In traditional Asian medicine, the color green is related to the liver, emotional stability and creativity. Greens aid in purifying the blood, strengthening the immune system, improving liver, gall bladder and kidney function, fighting depression, clearing congestion, improving circulation and keeping your skin clear and blemish free.
Leafy greens are the vegetables most missing from the American diet, and many of us never learned how to prepare them. Start with the very simple recipe below. Then each time you go to the market, pick up a new green to try. Soon you'll find your favorite greens and wonder how you ever lived without them.
Recipe of the Month
Simplest Swiss Chard
1/4 Cup Water
1 Bunch Swiss Chard
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Wash swiss chard in a big bowl of water. Chop stems into 1/2 inch pieces. Heat water in a frying pan until it starts to sizzle. Toss stem pieces and leaves into the pan. Water saute until leaves are soft, 2 minutes. Remove greens, dump (or drink) cooking water, add olive oil and garlic to pan heat for just a couple seconds. Pour oil and garlic over greens. Be amazed at the simple delicious, nutritious dish.
Tips:
- It will take you less time to cook this recipe than it did for me to type the instructions.
- I like to mix a bunch of green and a bunch of red swiss chard together.
- To save time, mince a whole head of garlic at one time. Store left over in a few tablespoons of olive oil in an air-tight jar in the fridge. For the rest of the week, just scoop out the pre-chopped garlic and add to any recipe or veggies!
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B.
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, power-packed meals, even if your time seems limited
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well
- Let your life shine!
"All of Me!" An 8 week class that will spring clean your life! Learn step-by-step how to clean up your diet without feeling deprived... and so much more!
(For women only)
Mondays 6:30-8pm, April 21-June 9
Curves Gym, 2115 West Oregon Ave.
Sign up for just this class or the full seasonal package!
Call (215) 465-2005 to register.
Dear Friends,
Spring is a time of new growth and change. The time of year we all start to stretch out of our winter hibernation and start feeling alive again!
A lot is new in my life. Recently, I've started health counseling at High Level Wellness in Cherry Hill, NJ. An amazing place, where I am so happy and learning so much! I am also looking forward to getting married in a few months. Changing jobs and lifestyle are huge adjustments. Sometimes, it's very difficult to become what feels like a new person, even when the changes are wonderful.
The same is true in making dietary changes. Many of us would like to eat healthier, would certainly like to feel healthier, but our old habits get in the way of our good intentions. If this sounds familiar to you, and you would like to get support in reaching your health goals, call now to set up a free initial consultation! (774-280-2910)
You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present.
-Jan Glidewell
Wishing you health and happiness,
Kelly
SPECIAL FEATURE: CREATING PEACE
Petition for dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama
http://www.avaaz.org/en/tibet_report_back/97.php/?cl_tf_sign=1
One minute of your time adds another name to the list of people around the world demanding change and peace for Tibet. Help end the oppression of these innocent people and beautiful culture!
29-Day Giving Challenge
http://givingchallenge.ning.com/
Your 29 gifts can be anything -- material objects, money, your time, smiles or kind thoughts. Sign up now and start giving!
Article: Spring Cleaning
People like "stuff." We tend to hold onto it year after year. We save and stock up on things that we don't know what to do with anymore. Maybe we keep things because they hold precious memories of days gone by, or they remind us of our parents, grandparents, past loves or childhood. To part with these precious possessions seems out of the question. There is a saying that goes, "You have to get rid of the old to make way for the new." If you are feeling stuck or stagnant in your life, try spring-cleaning. Throw out some of that stuff, say goodbye to your past, and welcome the new energy of your happy, healthy future.
For good mental and physical health, we actually have two "houses" that need to be spring-cleaned: our physical homes and our physical bodies. Just as we accumulate "stuff" in the form of outgrown clothes, magazines, rusty bicycles, tools and random keepsakes, so do our bodies accumulate old food residues and toxins that need to be cleaned out.
To spring clean your body, give it a break from rich and complicated foods by either cleansing or fasting for a short period of time. Cleansing means paring down your food to just simple fruits and vegetables, lots of water and perhaps whole grains. Fasting means limiting most foods and drinking lots of water, fresh vegetable and fruit juices, teas and soups. Without much energy going towards digestion, more energy is available to the rest of your body and mind. Cleansing and fasting can sharpen your concentration, help you gain insight and promote spiritual awareness. It can also bring improved immune function and better digestion.
While you're cleaning out your body and home, don't forget to spring-clean your heart. Throw away negative thoughts and habits you've been harboring that no longer serve you. A clean, open heart will allow you to receive all the good that awaits you each and every day. If your heart and mind are cluttered, there is no room for life's gifts and surprises to enter.
Food Focus: Greens
Leafy greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and nutrients, they grow upwards to the sky, absorbing the sun's light while producing oxygen. Members of this royal green family include kale, collard greens, swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, watercress, beet greens, bok choy, napa cabbage, green cabbage, spinach and broccoli.
How do greens benefit our bodies? They are very high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and zinc, and are a powerhouse for vitamins A, C, E and K. They are crammed full of fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll, and many other micronutrients and phytochemicals. Their color is associated with spring, which is a time of renewal and refreshing, vital energy. In traditional Asian medicine, the color green is related to the liver, emotional stability and creativity. Greens aid in purifying the blood, strengthening the immune system, improving liver, gall bladder and kidney function, fighting depression, clearing congestion, improving circulation and keeping your skin clear and blemish free.
Leafy greens are the vegetables most missing from the American diet, and many of us never learned how to prepare them. Start with the very simple recipe below. Then each time you go to the market, pick up a new green to try. Soon you'll find your favorite greens and wonder how you ever lived without them.
Recipe of the Month
Simplest Swiss Chard
1/4 Cup Water
1 Bunch Swiss Chard
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Wash swiss chard in a big bowl of water. Chop stems into 1/2 inch pieces. Heat water in a frying pan until it starts to sizzle. Toss stem pieces and leaves into the pan. Water saute until leaves are soft, 2 minutes. Remove greens, dump (or drink) cooking water, add olive oil and garlic to pan heat for just a couple seconds. Pour oil and garlic over greens. Be amazed at the simple delicious, nutritious dish.
Tips:
- It will take you less time to cook this recipe than it did for me to type the instructions.
- I like to mix a bunch of green and a bunch of red swiss chard together.
- To save time, mince a whole head of garlic at one time. Store left over in a few tablespoons of olive oil in an air-tight jar in the fridge. For the rest of the week, just scoop out the pre-chopped garlic and add to any recipe or veggies!
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B.
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, power-packed meals, even if your time seems limited
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well
- Let your life shine!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Nourishing Newsletter February: Follow Your Bliss
Up Coming Events
Tour of a Health Food Store
Tuesday, March 4
6:30-8pm
at Whole Foods
10th and South
Free for LifeShine clients and a guest, $12 general public
Join us to discover new delicious healthy options!
Please email me at Kelly@LifeShine.net to register.
Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull
of what you really love.
-Rumi
2008 is in full swing! I'd like to invite you now to take a moment and check in with yourself. Did you make any New Years resolutions? How's it going? If your personal goals have started to take a back seat to the everyday hectic pace, how could you realign with them? Maybe chose one that's most important to you and think about how to break it down into small steps. Schedule a time to do that small step once a day, or once a week. Give yourself credit everytime you do it. Most importantly, chose a goal that brings you joy....
Wishing you health and happiness,
Kelly
Article: "Soul Food"
Think for a moment of a food from your past, one that makes you feel great after you eat it, for no specific reason. Maybe it is macaroni and cheese, slow-simmered tomato sauce, ice cream cones or potato pancakes. Eating food like this (every now and then) can be incredibly healing, even though your rational brain might not consider it highly nutritious.
Food has the power to impact us on a level deeper than just our physical well-being. What we eat can reconnect us to precious memories, like childhood playtimes, first dates, holidays, our grandmother's cooking or our country of ancestry. Our bodies remember foods from the past on an emotional and cellular level. Eating this food connects us to our roots and has youthening and nurturing effects that go far beyond the food's biochemical make-up.
Acknowledging what different foods mean to us is an important part of cultivating a good relationship with food. This month when we celebrate lovers and relationships, it's important to notice that we each have a relationship with food-and that this relationship is often far from loving. Many of us restrict food, attempting to control our weight. We often abuse food, substituting it for emotional well-being. Others ignore food, swallowing it whole before we've even tasted it.
What would your life be like if you treated food and your body like you would treat your beloved? With gentleness, playfulness, communication, honesty, respect and love? The next time you eat your soul food, do so with awareness and without guilt, and enjoy all the healing and nourishment it brings you.
Recipe of the Month
Food Focus: Beans
Beans, or legumes, including peas and lentils, are an excellent source of plant-based protein. Beans are found in most traditional cultures as a staple food, offering grounding and strengthening properties that enhance endurance. They offer a highly usable, highly absorbable source of calcium for the body. A very inexpensive source of high nutrition, beans can be rich, delicious and satisfying,
Lack of sexual energy is often due to overtaxed adrenal glands and kidneys. Beans are notorious for strengthening these organs (ever noticed the shape of a bean?) and can help restore vital energy as well as sexual energy.
Beans have a reputation for causing digestive distress, but this is usually because they have been undercooked or improperly prepared. To help reduce gas-forming properties, soak beans overnight prior to cooking, increase cooking time, add spices like bay leaf, oregano or cumin, or add kombu (a sea vegetable) when cooking.
Recipe of the Month: Easy Beans and Greens
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
1 can of black beans (or pinto, red, kidney-your choice)
1 bunch collard greens (or kale, spinach-your choice)
your favorite toppings, such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, and sour cream
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans. Add your favorite seasonings, if desired.
2. Fill a separate medium saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
3. Wash and chop greens (you can use the stems, too) and add to boiling water.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until greens are bright green and tender. Drain off water.
5. On a plate, arrange a portion of the greens, top with a portion of the beans, and finish with toppings of your choice.
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B.
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, power-packed meals, even if your time seems limited
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well
- Let your life shine!
Tour of a Health Food Store
Tuesday, March 4
6:30-8pm
at Whole Foods
10th and South
Free for LifeShine clients and a guest, $12 general public
Join us to discover new delicious healthy options!
Please email me at Kelly@LifeShine.net to register.
Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull
of what you really love.
-Rumi
2008 is in full swing! I'd like to invite you now to take a moment and check in with yourself. Did you make any New Years resolutions? How's it going? If your personal goals have started to take a back seat to the everyday hectic pace, how could you realign with them? Maybe chose one that's most important to you and think about how to break it down into small steps. Schedule a time to do that small step once a day, or once a week. Give yourself credit everytime you do it. Most importantly, chose a goal that brings you joy....
Wishing you health and happiness,
Kelly
Article: "Soul Food"
Think for a moment of a food from your past, one that makes you feel great after you eat it, for no specific reason. Maybe it is macaroni and cheese, slow-simmered tomato sauce, ice cream cones or potato pancakes. Eating food like this (every now and then) can be incredibly healing, even though your rational brain might not consider it highly nutritious.
Food has the power to impact us on a level deeper than just our physical well-being. What we eat can reconnect us to precious memories, like childhood playtimes, first dates, holidays, our grandmother's cooking or our country of ancestry. Our bodies remember foods from the past on an emotional and cellular level. Eating this food connects us to our roots and has youthening and nurturing effects that go far beyond the food's biochemical make-up.
Acknowledging what different foods mean to us is an important part of cultivating a good relationship with food. This month when we celebrate lovers and relationships, it's important to notice that we each have a relationship with food-and that this relationship is often far from loving. Many of us restrict food, attempting to control our weight. We often abuse food, substituting it for emotional well-being. Others ignore food, swallowing it whole before we've even tasted it.
What would your life be like if you treated food and your body like you would treat your beloved? With gentleness, playfulness, communication, honesty, respect and love? The next time you eat your soul food, do so with awareness and without guilt, and enjoy all the healing and nourishment it brings you.
Recipe of the Month
Food Focus: Beans
Beans, or legumes, including peas and lentils, are an excellent source of plant-based protein. Beans are found in most traditional cultures as a staple food, offering grounding and strengthening properties that enhance endurance. They offer a highly usable, highly absorbable source of calcium for the body. A very inexpensive source of high nutrition, beans can be rich, delicious and satisfying,
Lack of sexual energy is often due to overtaxed adrenal glands and kidneys. Beans are notorious for strengthening these organs (ever noticed the shape of a bean?) and can help restore vital energy as well as sexual energy.
Beans have a reputation for causing digestive distress, but this is usually because they have been undercooked or improperly prepared. To help reduce gas-forming properties, soak beans overnight prior to cooking, increase cooking time, add spices like bay leaf, oregano or cumin, or add kombu (a sea vegetable) when cooking.
Recipe of the Month: Easy Beans and Greens
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
1 can of black beans (or pinto, red, kidney-your choice)
1 bunch collard greens (or kale, spinach-your choice)
your favorite toppings, such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, and sour cream
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans. Add your favorite seasonings, if desired.
2. Fill a separate medium saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
3. Wash and chop greens (you can use the stems, too) and add to boiling water.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until greens are bright green and tender. Drain off water.
5. On a plate, arrange a portion of the greens, top with a portion of the beans, and finish with toppings of your choice.
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B.
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, power-packed meals, even if your time seems limited
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well
- Let your life shine!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Nourishing Newsletter January: Effort and Ease
Up Coming Events
Tour of a Health Food Store
Sat. Jan. 19
11am-12:30 pm
at Whole Foods
10th and South
Free for LifeShine clients plus a guest, $10 general public
Join us to discover new delicious healthy options!
Holistic Health and Weight Loss Class
Free Information Sessions
Curves Gym, 2 locations:
Sat. Jan. 12, 1pm, Curves Gym, 1100 S Columbus Blvd.
Mon. Jan. 14, 6:30pm, Curves Gym, 2115 W Oregon Ave.
If you have been thinking about getting support on how to loose weight, keep it off and feel great about yourself, now is your chance! Join us to hear about an affordable class that will change your life and start you on the path of health and happiness!
Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!
Hope you have recovered from the holiday crazies and feeling "back on track." This last month has reminded me loud and clear of something I learned from a fellow health counselor:
"Life is a balance of effort and ease."
- Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy
Give yourself time to rest and play as part of your 2008 goals. If you need a little support figuring out how to do this, give me a call!
Wishing you very happy, healthy, peaceful year,
Kelly
Article: "Eat Less, Play More"
Remember when you were a child, and you got so wrapped up in playing, imagining or creating that you didn't want to stop when it was time to eat? Do you remember leaving your meal half-finished to run off and continue playing? Children innately understand that food is secondary to what is most nutritious and primary in life: fun and play.
As adults we seem to have lost our instinct to prioritize play. In our busy world, with its emphasis on work and responsibility, to be healthy and balanced we must work on more than just our bodies; we must feed our hearts, minds and spirits.
Have you noticed that when your body, mind and spirit are engaged in a creative project or happy relationship, your reliance on food seems to decrease? Likewise, when you are unsatisfied with your relationships, your job or other areas of your life, you may depend on food to cheer, soothe or numb you. When your life is out of balance, no amount of food can feed you where you truly need nourishment. The food that we eat is very important for health and balance, but what really feeds us-a full and fulfilling life-doesn't come on a plate.
What is fun for you? What makes you light up? What excites you? Make time for it this week. Even if you don't have much time for fun, try approaching a "serious" activity with an attitude of play. This can greatly reduce stress and anxiety and bring more pleasure to your day. Take your focus off food, try adding more fun into your life and watch the magic unfold.
Recipe of the Month
Food Focus: Sea Vegetables
In traditional Chinese healing, sea vegetables correspond to the winter season and to the kidneys, adrenal glands, bladder and reproductive organs. The strengthening, balancing and cleansing properties of sea vegetables are known to help these organs as well as the hair, skin and nails. Sea vegetables (or seaweeds) provide a variety of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, iron and iodine, and can help balance hormone and thyroid levels in the body. Eating too many processed foods or foods grown in mineral-depleted soil can result in a lack of minerals in the body, leading to cravings for salty or sugary foods. Adding sea vegetables to your diet can help balance your energy levels and alleviate cravings.
Recipe of the Month: Mighty Miso Soup
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Yield: 4-5 servings
Ingredients:
4-5 cups spring water
1-2 inch strip of wakame, rinsed and soaked 5 minutes
in 1 cup of water, until softened
1-2 cups thinly sliced vegetables of your choice (see notes)
2-3 teaspoons barley miso
2 scallions, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Chop soaked wakame.
2. Discard soaking water or use on houseplants for a boost of minerals.
3. Place water and wakame in a soup pot and bring to a boil.
4. Add root and ground vegetables first and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Add leafy vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove about 1/2 cup of liquid from pot and dissolve miso into it. Return it to the pot.
7. Reduce heat to very low; do not boil or simmer miso broth.
8. Allow soup to cook 2-3 minutes.
9. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Note:
Any combination of vegetables can be used in miso soup. Here are some classic combinations:
onion-daikon: cleansing
onion-carrot-shiitake mushroom-kale: mildly sweet
leek-corn-broccoli: great in summertime
onion-winter squash-cabbage: great in wintertime
Variations:
Add cooked grains at the start of making the soup. They will become nice and soft.
Add a tablespoon of uncooked quinoa or millet at the beginning and let it cook with vegetables for 20 minutes.
Add cubed tofu toward the end.
Add bean sprouts toward the end.
Season with 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice for an interesting twist.
If using dry shiitake mushrooms, let them soak for 20 minutes, slice and add at the beginning.
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B.
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, power-packed meals, even if your time seems limited
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well
- Let your life shine!
Tour of a Health Food Store
Sat. Jan. 19
11am-12:30 pm
at Whole Foods
10th and South
Free for LifeShine clients plus a guest, $10 general public
Join us to discover new delicious healthy options!
Holistic Health and Weight Loss Class
Free Information Sessions
Curves Gym, 2 locations:
Sat. Jan. 12, 1pm, Curves Gym, 1100 S Columbus Blvd.
Mon. Jan. 14, 6:30pm, Curves Gym, 2115 W Oregon Ave.
If you have been thinking about getting support on how to loose weight, keep it off and feel great about yourself, now is your chance! Join us to hear about an affordable class that will change your life and start you on the path of health and happiness!
Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!
Hope you have recovered from the holiday crazies and feeling "back on track." This last month has reminded me loud and clear of something I learned from a fellow health counselor:
"Life is a balance of effort and ease."
- Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy
Give yourself time to rest and play as part of your 2008 goals. If you need a little support figuring out how to do this, give me a call!
Wishing you very happy, healthy, peaceful year,
Kelly
Article: "Eat Less, Play More"
Remember when you were a child, and you got so wrapped up in playing, imagining or creating that you didn't want to stop when it was time to eat? Do you remember leaving your meal half-finished to run off and continue playing? Children innately understand that food is secondary to what is most nutritious and primary in life: fun and play.
As adults we seem to have lost our instinct to prioritize play. In our busy world, with its emphasis on work and responsibility, to be healthy and balanced we must work on more than just our bodies; we must feed our hearts, minds and spirits.
Have you noticed that when your body, mind and spirit are engaged in a creative project or happy relationship, your reliance on food seems to decrease? Likewise, when you are unsatisfied with your relationships, your job or other areas of your life, you may depend on food to cheer, soothe or numb you. When your life is out of balance, no amount of food can feed you where you truly need nourishment. The food that we eat is very important for health and balance, but what really feeds us-a full and fulfilling life-doesn't come on a plate.
What is fun for you? What makes you light up? What excites you? Make time for it this week. Even if you don't have much time for fun, try approaching a "serious" activity with an attitude of play. This can greatly reduce stress and anxiety and bring more pleasure to your day. Take your focus off food, try adding more fun into your life and watch the magic unfold.
Recipe of the Month
Food Focus: Sea Vegetables
In traditional Chinese healing, sea vegetables correspond to the winter season and to the kidneys, adrenal glands, bladder and reproductive organs. The strengthening, balancing and cleansing properties of sea vegetables are known to help these organs as well as the hair, skin and nails. Sea vegetables (or seaweeds) provide a variety of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, iron and iodine, and can help balance hormone and thyroid levels in the body. Eating too many processed foods or foods grown in mineral-depleted soil can result in a lack of minerals in the body, leading to cravings for salty or sugary foods. Adding sea vegetables to your diet can help balance your energy levels and alleviate cravings.
Recipe of the Month: Mighty Miso Soup
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Yield: 4-5 servings
Ingredients:
4-5 cups spring water
1-2 inch strip of wakame, rinsed and soaked 5 minutes
in 1 cup of water, until softened
1-2 cups thinly sliced vegetables of your choice (see notes)
2-3 teaspoons barley miso
2 scallions, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Chop soaked wakame.
2. Discard soaking water or use on houseplants for a boost of minerals.
3. Place water and wakame in a soup pot and bring to a boil.
4. Add root and ground vegetables first and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Add leafy vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove about 1/2 cup of liquid from pot and dissolve miso into it. Return it to the pot.
7. Reduce heat to very low; do not boil or simmer miso broth.
8. Allow soup to cook 2-3 minutes.
9. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Note:
Any combination of vegetables can be used in miso soup. Here are some classic combinations:
onion-daikon: cleansing
onion-carrot-shiitake mushroom-kale: mildly sweet
leek-corn-broccoli: great in summertime
onion-winter squash-cabbage: great in wintertime
Variations:
Add cooked grains at the start of making the soup. They will become nice and soft.
Add a tablespoon of uncooked quinoa or millet at the beginning and let it cook with vegetables for 20 minutes.
Add cubed tofu toward the end.
Add bean sprouts toward the end.
Season with 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice for an interesting twist.
If using dry shiitake mushrooms, let them soak for 20 minutes, slice and add at the beginning.
Testimonials
"The first class was very inspirational, and I am doing a lot more cooking for myself. I am actually eating 'real' dinners now, about 5-7 days a week, which is a huge feat for me! If I was so inspired after one class, I know I'll be eating much healthier after two!"
- Alane B.
"Kelly suggested herbs that help me sleep and that virtually eliminate monthly cramps, as well as a vegetable juice fast that helps regulate my digestion and my blood sugar. Kelly is not just a health counselor, she is an 'artist of being alive.' "
- S. Miria Jo, Singer/Songwriter
"Thanks to Kelly, I have satisfied both my appetite and my incessant need for energy! She taught me how to cook nutritious and delicious food, and gave me very helpful tips to sustain energy in order to cope with my busy lifestyle."
- Eynat, Fashion Designer
What LifeShine Holistic Health Counseling can do for You!
- Reclaim your health and happiness.
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power.
- Lose weight normally and naturally.
- Increase your energy.
- Disease-proof your body.
- Discover delicious health-promoting foods.
- Plan simple, quick, delicious, power-packed meals, even if your time seems limited
- Create a joyful, successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Become part of a fabulous community of people dedicated to living well
- Let your life shine!
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