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!
Monday, May 5, 2008
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!
Friday, December 21, 2007
LifeShine Nourishing Newsletter: December "Cut the Chaos Tips"
Up Coming Events
Laughter Yoga Classes!
**Free** First Saturday of the month January - June 2008
12 noon, at Wake Up Yoga, 2329 Parrish Street, Philadelphia
Led by, yours truly, Kelly Mashu, now a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader!
Holistic Health and Weight-Loss Information Sessions *Free*:
Sat. Jan. 12, 1pm, Curves Gym, 1100 S Columbus Blvd.
and Mon. Jan. 14, 6:30pm, Curves Gym, 2115 W Oregon Ave.
Dear Friends,
Season Greetings!
This month I gave a few workshops about how to stay healthy and happy during the holiday season. Here are a few of my favorite tips. Hope you can find one that you'd like to try this season.
Wishing you very happy, healthy, peaceful holidays,
Kelly
Article: "Cut the Chaos Tips"
3 Party Tips:
Make time for a stress reliever before the event. Create good cheer before you even get there!
Choose quality over quantity.
Make a plate with just a little taste of everything, try a bite of each, discard the rest. Then make a meal plate of only what is truly delicious.
Chew gum after dinner to avoid picking. Try mint-flavored to refresh the palate or fruity for an extra dessert!
3 Stress Survival Tips:
Don't sweat the small stuff.
Look at the tasks that most stress you out and find ways to cut them down to manageable size, or cut them out altogether. Learn to enjoy the mantra, "It doesn't have to be perfect."
Move your body every day.
Doctors, Psychologists and Health Counselors agree, exercise is a proven stress reliever, mood enhancer and physical motivator.
Laugh!
A burst of laughter is a huge stress relief. Try a laughter yoga class soon to learn ways to laugh, even when laughing seems like to last thing you feel like doing. Laughter Yoga will change your life!
My favorite Gift Tip:
Give a gift that isn't stuff.
Some suggestions are: a gift certificate for a session with a holistic health counselor, a session with a personal trainer, a massage, yoga classes, dance classes, or tickets to a show, sporting event or museum.
Recipes of the Month
Christmas Salad
Arugula (or mixed baby greens)
Dried cranberries (sweetened with apple juice)
Clementine sections
Chopped pecans
Mix all (proportions to your liking). Dress with unrefined olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or try a quality store-bought raspberry vinaigrette. Colorful, sweet, healthy, yum!
Simple Squash 2
Butternut Squash
Water
If the squash is organic and you don't mind a bit of chunkiness, leave the peal on. There is great nutrients in the peel. Cut squash in half so that the bulbous end is separated from the long end. Place bulbous end, cut side down and cut in half from top to bottom. Clean out seeds. Cube the entire squash and place in large saucepan. Add about ¼ inch of water to the pot, cover, boil 15-20 minutes, until squash is very soft, mash till creamy.
Notes:
Check the water while cooking to be sure it hasn't evaporated and the squash isn't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
It may take a few tries to discover the perfect water to squash ratio that creates your perfect texture.
For fancy flavor you can add a little butter or sprinkle a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg and swirl the spice over the top.
Baked Pears
3 Pears
1/3 cup Dried Dates
1/3 cup Pecans
2-4 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
Water
Cut pears in half length-wise. Place in baking pan, add ¼ of inch of water to pan, cover with tinfoil. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes until pears are very soft and the water has turned into a golden syrup. While the pears are baking, blend dates, pecans and cinnamon in a food processor until small and crumbly. When pears are cooked, remove the seeds and core with a spoon. Make a packed heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and stuff the core area of the pears. For extra sweetness and flare, drizzle the pear syrup over the stuffed pears. Serve hot or cold.
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 Benson
"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!
Laughter Yoga Classes!
**Free** First Saturday of the month January - June 2008
12 noon, at Wake Up Yoga, 2329 Parrish Street, Philadelphia
Led by, yours truly, Kelly Mashu, now a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader!
Holistic Health and Weight-Loss Information Sessions *Free*:
Sat. Jan. 12, 1pm, Curves Gym, 1100 S Columbus Blvd.
and Mon. Jan. 14, 6:30pm, Curves Gym, 2115 W Oregon Ave.
Dear Friends,
Season Greetings!
This month I gave a few workshops about how to stay healthy and happy during the holiday season. Here are a few of my favorite tips. Hope you can find one that you'd like to try this season.
Wishing you very happy, healthy, peaceful holidays,
Kelly
Article: "Cut the Chaos Tips"
3 Party Tips:
Make time for a stress reliever before the event. Create good cheer before you even get there!
Choose quality over quantity.
Make a plate with just a little taste of everything, try a bite of each, discard the rest. Then make a meal plate of only what is truly delicious.
Chew gum after dinner to avoid picking. Try mint-flavored to refresh the palate or fruity for an extra dessert!
3 Stress Survival Tips:
Don't sweat the small stuff.
Look at the tasks that most stress you out and find ways to cut them down to manageable size, or cut them out altogether. Learn to enjoy the mantra, "It doesn't have to be perfect."
Move your body every day.
Doctors, Psychologists and Health Counselors agree, exercise is a proven stress reliever, mood enhancer and physical motivator.
Laugh!
A burst of laughter is a huge stress relief. Try a laughter yoga class soon to learn ways to laugh, even when laughing seems like to last thing you feel like doing. Laughter Yoga will change your life!
My favorite Gift Tip:
Give a gift that isn't stuff.
Some suggestions are: a gift certificate for a session with a holistic health counselor, a session with a personal trainer, a massage, yoga classes, dance classes, or tickets to a show, sporting event or museum.
Recipes of the Month
Christmas Salad
Arugula (or mixed baby greens)
Dried cranberries (sweetened with apple juice)
Clementine sections
Chopped pecans
Mix all (proportions to your liking). Dress with unrefined olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or try a quality store-bought raspberry vinaigrette. Colorful, sweet, healthy, yum!
Simple Squash 2
Butternut Squash
Water
If the squash is organic and you don't mind a bit of chunkiness, leave the peal on. There is great nutrients in the peel. Cut squash in half so that the bulbous end is separated from the long end. Place bulbous end, cut side down and cut in half from top to bottom. Clean out seeds. Cube the entire squash and place in large saucepan. Add about ¼ inch of water to the pot, cover, boil 15-20 minutes, until squash is very soft, mash till creamy.
Notes:
Check the water while cooking to be sure it hasn't evaporated and the squash isn't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
It may take a few tries to discover the perfect water to squash ratio that creates your perfect texture.
For fancy flavor you can add a little butter or sprinkle a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg and swirl the spice over the top.
Baked Pears
3 Pears
1/3 cup Dried Dates
1/3 cup Pecans
2-4 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
Water
Cut pears in half length-wise. Place in baking pan, add ¼ of inch of water to pan, cover with tinfoil. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes until pears are very soft and the water has turned into a golden syrup. While the pears are baking, blend dates, pecans and cinnamon in a food processor until small and crumbly. When pears are cooked, remove the seeds and core with a spoon. Make a packed heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and stuff the core area of the pears. For extra sweetness and flare, drizzle the pear syrup over the stuffed pears. Serve hot or cold.
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 Benson
"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!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
LifeShine Nourishing Newsletter: Sweet October
Up Coming Events
Oct. 28: Pumpkin Party, Ladies Luncheon
(LifeShine members only)
Dec. 4: How to Have a Healthy, Happy Holiday Season
Treat Yourself Right Center (TYR members only)
Dear Friends,
Autumn is here, glowing with all the colors of a cornucopia (just like LifeShine's new fancy newsletter)!
Autumn is the perfect time of year for hiking and making leaf collages with the kids! Fall is also a great time to bring to fruition all those projects you started in the spring. Included in this newsletter are tips on time management to help you keep things rolling.
The feature foods this month are sweet root vegetables. One thing that eases the transition from the joys of summer to the quieter months of autumn are sweet vegetables like: butternut squash, pumpkin, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips and red potatoes. I can smell the garlic and rosemary now!
What do you love about autumn?
Wishing you health, happiness and colorful scarves,
Kelly
Article: "All in Good Time"
Tips for Time Management
Have you ever wished for a few more hours in the day? Why is it that some people seem to get everything done effortlessly and others feel that time constantly eludes them? The secret to managing your time well isn't working more hours. The secret is working smarter, not harder. It is about prioritizing the important things and learning to use the time you have more efficiently and effectively.
Some of us, by nature, organize and get tasks out of the way before we relax, while others of us play first and work later. It is important to first recognize which type you are and whether your style is allowing you to have the life you really want. Maybe you are super-organized at work, but burned out because you don't know how to make time for yourself. Maybe you are naturally a less organized person who knows how to relax, but you are dissatisfied because you aren't fulfilling your goals and dreams.
Rather than labeling yourself or beating yourself up, realize that time management is an area of your life that you can strengthen. Like a new muscle, it takes practice and repetition to make it stronger. To help you get started, here are some steps to streamline your days at work and at home. Try the first one or two that jump out at you:
· Allocate time for planning and organizing.
· Create to-do lists that are realistic, not intimidating. Use only one to-do list.
· Under-schedule your time: leave time for the unexpected and for interruptions. When you estimate how long something will take, add on 1/3 of that time.
· Schedule your time in a way that reduces interruptions that lower your productivity.
· Practice the art of intelligent neglect: eliminate trivial tasks.
· Prioritize what is most important and do that first.
· Consider your biological prime time: at what time of day do you work best? Plan to do your most important work at that time.
· If you say yes to everything that comes your way, learn to say NO.
· Ask for help and delegate.
· In the evening make your to-do list for the next day, so it will be out of your brain and on a piece of paper. Leave work with a clear head and a clean desk.
· Acknowledge yourself daily for all that you have accomplished.
Also take a look at the two biggest hindrances to using time effectively: procrastinating and lacking purpose. We usually procrastinate when a task seems too daunting, too large, too complex, or when we feel we won't be able to handle it. When you get that "deer in the headlights" feeling, try "chunking": break the large task into smaller, manageable action steps, and start with the first one. We also often drag our heels or use our time inefficiently because we are bored, unengaged, and uninspired. The most effective people will tell you that they love what they do and are aligned with a greater purpose. When it comes to managing your time, you may need to ask the larger questions, "Am I doing what I love to do? Am I doing something meaningful to me?"
As you strengthen your new time management muscle, keep your focus on getting organized so that you can live the life you came here for. Instead of being a chore, good time management can be your ticket to more fun, greater satisfaction, and a vibrant, exciting life.
Food Focus: Sweet Root Vegetables
The roots of any plant are its anchor and foundation; they are the essential parts that support and nourish the plant. Root vegetables lend these properties to us when we eat them, making us feel physically and mentally grounded and rooted, increasing our stability, stamina, and endurance. Roots are a rich source of nutritious complex carbohydrates, providing a steady source of necessary sugars to the body. Instead of upsetting blood sugar levels like refined sweet foods, they regulate them. Since they absorb, assimilate and supply plants with vital nutrients, roots likewise increase absorption and assimilation in our digestive tracts.
Long roots include carrots, parsnips, burdock and daikon radish. Round roots include turnips, radishes, beets and rutabagas. Long roots like burdock and daikon are excellent blood purifiers and can help improve circulation in the body and increase mental clarity. Round roots are nourishing to the stomach, spleen, pancreas and reproductive organs and can help regulate blood sugar, moods, and alleviate cravings.
Recipes of the Month
Sweet Roasted Root Vegetables
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25-35 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
2 parsnips
2 carrots
2 turnips or 1 large rutabaga
1 daikon radish (or substitute/add in your favorites, like squash or red potato)
olive oil
salt and pepper
herbs: rosemary, thyme or sage (fresh if possible)
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Wash and chop all vegetables into large bite-sized pieces.
3. Place in a large baking dish with sides.
4. Drizzle with olive oil; mix well to coat each vegetable lightly with oil.
5. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbs.
6. Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes until vegetables are tender and golden brown, checking every 10 minutes to stir and make sure veggies are not sticking.
Note: Any combination of vegetables will work. Roasting only one kind of vegetable also makes a nice side dish.
Rediculously Easy Baked Squash
Ingredients:
1 Squash (Butternut, Acorn, Buttercup, Spaghetti...)
Directions:
Set oven to 400 degrees. Put squash on a pan and into the oven. (That's right, just put the whole darn thing right in). Set timer for 45 minutes. Go do something else. Come back when the timer rings. Eat delicious, soft, sweet, baked squash.
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 Benson
"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!
Oct. 28: Pumpkin Party, Ladies Luncheon
(LifeShine members only)
Dec. 4: How to Have a Healthy, Happy Holiday Season
Treat Yourself Right Center (TYR members only)
Dear Friends,
Autumn is here, glowing with all the colors of a cornucopia (just like LifeShine's new fancy newsletter)!
Autumn is the perfect time of year for hiking and making leaf collages with the kids! Fall is also a great time to bring to fruition all those projects you started in the spring. Included in this newsletter are tips on time management to help you keep things rolling.
The feature foods this month are sweet root vegetables. One thing that eases the transition from the joys of summer to the quieter months of autumn are sweet vegetables like: butternut squash, pumpkin, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips and red potatoes. I can smell the garlic and rosemary now!
What do you love about autumn?
Wishing you health, happiness and colorful scarves,
Kelly
Article: "All in Good Time"
Tips for Time Management
Have you ever wished for a few more hours in the day? Why is it that some people seem to get everything done effortlessly and others feel that time constantly eludes them? The secret to managing your time well isn't working more hours. The secret is working smarter, not harder. It is about prioritizing the important things and learning to use the time you have more efficiently and effectively.
Some of us, by nature, organize and get tasks out of the way before we relax, while others of us play first and work later. It is important to first recognize which type you are and whether your style is allowing you to have the life you really want. Maybe you are super-organized at work, but burned out because you don't know how to make time for yourself. Maybe you are naturally a less organized person who knows how to relax, but you are dissatisfied because you aren't fulfilling your goals and dreams.
Rather than labeling yourself or beating yourself up, realize that time management is an area of your life that you can strengthen. Like a new muscle, it takes practice and repetition to make it stronger. To help you get started, here are some steps to streamline your days at work and at home. Try the first one or two that jump out at you:
· Allocate time for planning and organizing.
· Create to-do lists that are realistic, not intimidating. Use only one to-do list.
· Under-schedule your time: leave time for the unexpected and for interruptions. When you estimate how long something will take, add on 1/3 of that time.
· Schedule your time in a way that reduces interruptions that lower your productivity.
· Practice the art of intelligent neglect: eliminate trivial tasks.
· Prioritize what is most important and do that first.
· Consider your biological prime time: at what time of day do you work best? Plan to do your most important work at that time.
· If you say yes to everything that comes your way, learn to say NO.
· Ask for help and delegate.
· In the evening make your to-do list for the next day, so it will be out of your brain and on a piece of paper. Leave work with a clear head and a clean desk.
· Acknowledge yourself daily for all that you have accomplished.
Also take a look at the two biggest hindrances to using time effectively: procrastinating and lacking purpose. We usually procrastinate when a task seems too daunting, too large, too complex, or when we feel we won't be able to handle it. When you get that "deer in the headlights" feeling, try "chunking": break the large task into smaller, manageable action steps, and start with the first one. We also often drag our heels or use our time inefficiently because we are bored, unengaged, and uninspired. The most effective people will tell you that they love what they do and are aligned with a greater purpose. When it comes to managing your time, you may need to ask the larger questions, "Am I doing what I love to do? Am I doing something meaningful to me?"
As you strengthen your new time management muscle, keep your focus on getting organized so that you can live the life you came here for. Instead of being a chore, good time management can be your ticket to more fun, greater satisfaction, and a vibrant, exciting life.
Food Focus: Sweet Root Vegetables
The roots of any plant are its anchor and foundation; they are the essential parts that support and nourish the plant. Root vegetables lend these properties to us when we eat them, making us feel physically and mentally grounded and rooted, increasing our stability, stamina, and endurance. Roots are a rich source of nutritious complex carbohydrates, providing a steady source of necessary sugars to the body. Instead of upsetting blood sugar levels like refined sweet foods, they regulate them. Since they absorb, assimilate and supply plants with vital nutrients, roots likewise increase absorption and assimilation in our digestive tracts.
Long roots include carrots, parsnips, burdock and daikon radish. Round roots include turnips, radishes, beets and rutabagas. Long roots like burdock and daikon are excellent blood purifiers and can help improve circulation in the body and increase mental clarity. Round roots are nourishing to the stomach, spleen, pancreas and reproductive organs and can help regulate blood sugar, moods, and alleviate cravings.
Recipes of the Month
Sweet Roasted Root Vegetables
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25-35 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
2 parsnips
2 carrots
2 turnips or 1 large rutabaga
1 daikon radish (or substitute/add in your favorites, like squash or red potato)
olive oil
salt and pepper
herbs: rosemary, thyme or sage (fresh if possible)
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Wash and chop all vegetables into large bite-sized pieces.
3. Place in a large baking dish with sides.
4. Drizzle with olive oil; mix well to coat each vegetable lightly with oil.
5. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbs.
6. Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes until vegetables are tender and golden brown, checking every 10 minutes to stir and make sure veggies are not sticking.
Note: Any combination of vegetables will work. Roasting only one kind of vegetable also makes a nice side dish.
Rediculously Easy Baked Squash
Ingredients:
1 Squash (Butternut, Acorn, Buttercup, Spaghetti...)
Directions:
Set oven to 400 degrees. Put squash on a pan and into the oven. (That's right, just put the whole darn thing right in). Set timer for 45 minutes. Go do something else. Come back when the timer rings. Eat delicious, soft, sweet, baked squash.
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 Benson
"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!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
LifeShine Nourishing Newletter, September: Deconstructing Cravings
Hello,
In this newsletter you will find:
- Upcoming Events: "Healthy on the Go", Sept. 19
"Dairy and Other Obsessions", Sept. 26
- Article: "Deconstructing Cravings"
- Food Focus: Natural Sweeteners
- Recipe of the Month: Maple Fruit Compote with Honey-Ginger Toasted Nuts
- How can LifeShine Holistic Health Coaching benefit you?
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.
-Cicero
Upcoming Events:
"Healthy on the Go", Sept. 19
Learn tips, tricks and recipes for eating healthy within a busy schedule.
"Dairy and Other Obsessions", Sept. 26
Learn about the dangers and benefits of dairy products, how to enjoy dairy in a healthy way, and how dairy effects moods and cravings. We will also discuss briefly a few other favorite foods such as sugar, chocolate, pizza and chips - their dangers, benefits and delicious healthy versions.
What one woman had to say about LifeShine classes:
"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 Benson
Classes are held at Wake Up Yoga
7:30-9pm $20 walk-in
2329 Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA
215-235-1228 www.wakeupyoga.com
Deconstructing Cravings
The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it, and maintaining homeostasis. Is this reliable, intelligent bio-computer making a mistake by craving ice cream or a hamburger or chocolate? Are cravings due to lack of will-power or discipline? I'd like to suggest that cravings are not a problem. They are critical pieces of information that tell you what your body needs.
The important thing is to understand why you crave what you crave. Perhaps your diet is too restrictive or devoid of essential nutrients. Perhaps you are living a lifestyle that is too boring or stressful. Your body tries to correct the imbalance by sending you a message: a craving. A craving for something sweet could mean you need more protein, more exercise, more water, or more love in your life. The key to stopping the sugar craving is to understand and deliver what your body really needs.
Your body knows best and is always trying to create balance. However, products like refined foods, sugar, caffeine, alcohol and drugs (which have little or no nutritional value) are confusing to the body. They throw the body off-balance and can create serious cravings as your body tries to get what it needs to restore internal harmony. The more your food is whole and healthy, the easier it is for your body to stay in balance and provide you with a happier, healthier life.
No book or theory can tell you what to eat. Only awareness of your body and its needs can tell you. Of all the relationships in our life, the one with our body is the most essential. It takes communication, love, and time to cultivate a relationship with your body. As you learn to decipher and respond to your body's cravings, you will create a deep and lasting level of health and balance.
The next time you have a craving, treat it as a loving message from your body instead of a weakness. Try these tips to respond to your body:
Have a glass of water and wait ten minutes.
Eat a healthier version of what you crave. For example, if you crave sweets, try eating more fruit and sweet or root vegetables.
What is out of balance in your life? Is there something you need to express, or is something being repressed? What happened in your life just before you had this craving?
When you eat the food you are craving, enjoy it, taste it, savor it; notice its effect. Then you will become more aware and free to decide if you really want it next time.
Food Focus: Natural Sweeteners
Who among us doesn't love sweets? The sweet flavor releases serotonin in our brains, the chemical responsible for our sense of well-being and contentment. But when it comes to sweeteners, not all are created equal. There are side effects and health risks from refined sweeteners like white table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and from artificial sweeteners like NutraSweet, saccharin and Splenda. Because they have been stripped of vitamins, minerals and fiber, refined sweeteners can spike blood sugar, which can often lead to cravings and mood and energy fluctuations. Instead, using naturally and minimally processed sweeteners can reduce cravings for sugary things, level blood sugar ups and downs, stabilize moods and have a dramatically positive effect on long-term health.
Here are a few natural sweeteners to substitute in drinks, food and baking. Since they are all approximately 1.5 times sweeter than refined sugar, you can use less. You can find them in most supermarkets or natural food stores. When replacing sugar with liquid sweeteners in a recipe, reduce the amounts of other liquids.
Raw Honey
Everyone seems to love honey, one of the oldest natural sweeteners on the market. Honey will have a different flavor depending on the plant source. Some are very dark and intensely flavored. Wherever possible, choose raw honey, as it is unrefined and contains small amounts of enzymes, minerals, and vitamins.
Agave Nectar
Agave is made through the extraction and purification of the juice of the agave cactus. It does not stimulate insulin secretion as other sugars do, so it does not create a "sugar rush." It has a delightfully light and mild flavor.
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is the concentrated extract of the sap of maple trees. It adds a rich, deep flavor to foods and drinks, Make sure to look for 100% pure maple syrup, not maple-flavored corn syrup. As with all sweeteners, organic varieties are best.
Adapted from "The Cane Mutiny," New Age Magazine, March/April 1999.
Recipe of the Month
Maple Fruit Compote with Honey-Ginger Toasted Nuts
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
2-3 apples
2-3 peaches or pears
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup raisins
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, or nuts of your choice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
1. Wash, core and chop fruit into slices or chunks.
2. Place in a large saucepan with 1/3 cup of water. Add the maple syrup and raisins.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
4. Add lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook for another 10 minutes, until soft.
5. While fruit is cooking, place chopped nuts in a skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring often for 5 minutes.
6. Drizzle honey over the nuts and add ginger, but keep stirring since the honey can easily burn.
7. Top warm fruit with toasted nuts and enjoy!
How can LifeShine Holistic Health Coaching benefit you?
- Lose weight normally and naturally
- Increase your energy
- Disease-proof your body
- Discover the most delicious health-promoting foods
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power
- Plan simple, quick and easy menus even if your time seems limited
- Create a successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Reclaim your health
- Be part of a community of people dedicated to living well
Testimonials:
"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
Forward to a Friend
It's such a pleasure to help those closest to us become happier and healthier. Please forward this newsletter to friends, family members or colleagues who might be interested and inspired by it.
In this newsletter you will find:
- Upcoming Events: "Healthy on the Go", Sept. 19
"Dairy and Other Obsessions", Sept. 26
- Article: "Deconstructing Cravings"
- Food Focus: Natural Sweeteners
- Recipe of the Month: Maple Fruit Compote with Honey-Ginger Toasted Nuts
- How can LifeShine Holistic Health Coaching benefit you?
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.
-Cicero
Upcoming Events:
"Healthy on the Go", Sept. 19
Learn tips, tricks and recipes for eating healthy within a busy schedule.
"Dairy and Other Obsessions", Sept. 26
Learn about the dangers and benefits of dairy products, how to enjoy dairy in a healthy way, and how dairy effects moods and cravings. We will also discuss briefly a few other favorite foods such as sugar, chocolate, pizza and chips - their dangers, benefits and delicious healthy versions.
What one woman had to say about LifeShine classes:
"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 Benson
Classes are held at Wake Up Yoga
7:30-9pm $20 walk-in
2329 Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA
215-235-1228 www.wakeupyoga.com
Deconstructing Cravings
The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it, and maintaining homeostasis. Is this reliable, intelligent bio-computer making a mistake by craving ice cream or a hamburger or chocolate? Are cravings due to lack of will-power or discipline? I'd like to suggest that cravings are not a problem. They are critical pieces of information that tell you what your body needs.
The important thing is to understand why you crave what you crave. Perhaps your diet is too restrictive or devoid of essential nutrients. Perhaps you are living a lifestyle that is too boring or stressful. Your body tries to correct the imbalance by sending you a message: a craving. A craving for something sweet could mean you need more protein, more exercise, more water, or more love in your life. The key to stopping the sugar craving is to understand and deliver what your body really needs.
Your body knows best and is always trying to create balance. However, products like refined foods, sugar, caffeine, alcohol and drugs (which have little or no nutritional value) are confusing to the body. They throw the body off-balance and can create serious cravings as your body tries to get what it needs to restore internal harmony. The more your food is whole and healthy, the easier it is for your body to stay in balance and provide you with a happier, healthier life.
No book or theory can tell you what to eat. Only awareness of your body and its needs can tell you. Of all the relationships in our life, the one with our body is the most essential. It takes communication, love, and time to cultivate a relationship with your body. As you learn to decipher and respond to your body's cravings, you will create a deep and lasting level of health and balance.
The next time you have a craving, treat it as a loving message from your body instead of a weakness. Try these tips to respond to your body:
Have a glass of water and wait ten minutes.
Eat a healthier version of what you crave. For example, if you crave sweets, try eating more fruit and sweet or root vegetables.
What is out of balance in your life? Is there something you need to express, or is something being repressed? What happened in your life just before you had this craving?
When you eat the food you are craving, enjoy it, taste it, savor it; notice its effect. Then you will become more aware and free to decide if you really want it next time.
Food Focus: Natural Sweeteners
Who among us doesn't love sweets? The sweet flavor releases serotonin in our brains, the chemical responsible for our sense of well-being and contentment. But when it comes to sweeteners, not all are created equal. There are side effects and health risks from refined sweeteners like white table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and from artificial sweeteners like NutraSweet, saccharin and Splenda. Because they have been stripped of vitamins, minerals and fiber, refined sweeteners can spike blood sugar, which can often lead to cravings and mood and energy fluctuations. Instead, using naturally and minimally processed sweeteners can reduce cravings for sugary things, level blood sugar ups and downs, stabilize moods and have a dramatically positive effect on long-term health.
Here are a few natural sweeteners to substitute in drinks, food and baking. Since they are all approximately 1.5 times sweeter than refined sugar, you can use less. You can find them in most supermarkets or natural food stores. When replacing sugar with liquid sweeteners in a recipe, reduce the amounts of other liquids.
Raw Honey
Everyone seems to love honey, one of the oldest natural sweeteners on the market. Honey will have a different flavor depending on the plant source. Some are very dark and intensely flavored. Wherever possible, choose raw honey, as it is unrefined and contains small amounts of enzymes, minerals, and vitamins.
Agave Nectar
Agave is made through the extraction and purification of the juice of the agave cactus. It does not stimulate insulin secretion as other sugars do, so it does not create a "sugar rush." It has a delightfully light and mild flavor.
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is the concentrated extract of the sap of maple trees. It adds a rich, deep flavor to foods and drinks, Make sure to look for 100% pure maple syrup, not maple-flavored corn syrup. As with all sweeteners, organic varieties are best.
Adapted from "The Cane Mutiny," New Age Magazine, March/April 1999.
Recipe of the Month
Maple Fruit Compote with Honey-Ginger Toasted Nuts
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
2-3 apples
2-3 peaches or pears
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup raisins
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, or nuts of your choice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
1. Wash, core and chop fruit into slices or chunks.
2. Place in a large saucepan with 1/3 cup of water. Add the maple syrup and raisins.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
4. Add lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook for another 10 minutes, until soft.
5. While fruit is cooking, place chopped nuts in a skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring often for 5 minutes.
6. Drizzle honey over the nuts and add ginger, but keep stirring since the honey can easily burn.
7. Top warm fruit with toasted nuts and enjoy!
How can LifeShine Holistic Health Coaching benefit you?
- Lose weight normally and naturally
- Increase your energy
- Disease-proof your body
- Discover the most delicious health-promoting foods
- Learn to understand cravings and how to disarm them without will-power
- Plan simple, quick and easy menus even if your time seems limited
- Create a successful lifestyle with step-by-step goal setting and support
- Reclaim your health
- Be part of a community of people dedicated to living well
Testimonials:
"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
Forward to a Friend
It's such a pleasure to help those closest to us become happier and healthier. Please forward this newsletter to friends, family members or colleagues who might be interested and inspired by it.
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