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September 2007
Personal Notes: The summer, though not technically over, is
for all intents and purposes past.
Gone are the “dog days of summer.” We move on to a new phase of the year
– most people are re-focusing on goals and such. We use the expression of the school year
beginning even if we have long been out of school or have no children in
school.
My
goals for this season – to increase the marketing of my CD’s
– now 14 in total. I just
released 5 more titles – see below for details.
In
This Issue
 Nutrition Tip
– Nuts and Seeds read more...
Featured
Recipe – Humus read more...
Featured
Article – Excercise read more...
Upcoming
Events – Teleclass – CONSTIPATION NEW DATE read
more...
Get to
Balance read more...
Looking for a
Speaker? read more...
New at Seeds
To Change read more...
Quote of the
Month All beings read
more...
Nutrition
Tip
Nuts and Seeds They are a great source of protein and
healthy fat. How can you incorporate
more in to your diet? Some ideas
– snacks (they are also easily portable), add to salads or grain dishes
or see the recipe below. Portion
control can be an issue with nuts for some people. If so, pre measure out a portion (perhaps
putting in a small plastic bag, container or bowl.)
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Featured Recipe
Humus (serves 4)
1
1 lb can Garbanzo Beans (chick peas)
3 - 4 T tahini (sesame butter)
2 cloves garlic
Juice of one-half lemon
Salt, pepper and other spices or herbs to taste
Put all ingredients in food processor and blend to desired
texture. It’s that easy!
Note: I personally like the texture
a little lumpy.
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Featured Article
Exercise by Brenda Jaeck
We all
know we should do it. How many of us
do? Perhaps this will provide some
motivation.
Let’s
look at some of the benefits (some obvious and some not so obvious). Then we’ll look at some tips to
create or maintain an exercise regime.
Benefits:
Get overall health – it increases muscular strength,
increases endurance, builds more efficient heart and respiration functions
and increases flexibility. As a
result, exercise also slows down the aging process.
Weight loss or maintenance – We all know that exercise
burns calories but we sometimes forget this part of the equation when
focusing on weight loss. We often
think weight loss can happen in a miraculous way – for example by
following some fad diet. The truth of
the matter is – there are two sides of the equation to weight loss
and/or maintenance: energy consumed and energy burned. Creating or increasing an exercise regime
is THE way to focus on the later part of the equation. As Nike says “Just do it!” See the end of the article for some
“how to” tips.
Let off some steam – Exercise is a great way
to let go of stress. Moving your body
not only allows you to let go of emotions (anger, stress, etc…) but can
also create a distraction from the problem at hand.
Curb appetite – Exercise can assist in
maintaining healthy eating habits as it will curb your appetite (the
exception of course is a professional athlete)
How To
Tips:
I think
the best advice to find an exercise that works for you is to look for
something that you enjoy doing. Often
we think going to the gym is only way to get the exercise in. However, it you despise the energy of the
gym – you are not likely to create a long-term connection with exercise.
Rather,
find an exercise you REALLY connect with.
This may be the gym. But it may
not be. It might be walking (my
personal preference), running, swimming or even something exotic like
fencing.
Think outside the box and find something you connect
with. If so, you will likely STILL be
exercising one, five or even ten years from now. You will be thinner,
healthier and happier as a result
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Upcoming Events
NEW DATE – if you thought you missed
it – not to worry – due to some technical glitches were unable to
conduct the call earlier this month – it has been rescheduled as
follows:
TELECLASS - CONSTIPATION
Everyone's favorite subject I
know :) -- This is an important topic to shed some light on. I'll
discuss the many ramifications (both short and long term) of not eliminating
regularly. I'll paint and interesting picture of some of
the causes and offer some solutions. All the while - I try to
keep it light and even a little entertaining.
WHEN: Monday, September 17 at 7 PM.
The class will be one hour in
length with a question and answer period following.
Can’t make that time? Sign up anyway as
anyone who signs up with receive the notes from the call via email as well as
the ability to download a recording of
the call. This way you can listen
to the call again or tune it when it is more convenient for you.
INVESTMENT:
only $19.
TO REGISTER: http://www.seedstochange.com/classes.asp#88
You will receive call-in
information after registering.
What’s a
teleclass? It is just like a class you would attend in
person, except you don’t have to leave your house or office. You simply call the number provided and
participate via telephone
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Get to Balance – Are seeking deep seeded balance and
wellness?
Are your health concerns
impeding you from living life fully? Do you want to change your relationship
with food from the inside out? Are you seeking deep seeded balance and
wellness?
I would
eagerly welcome the opportunity to work with you on a personal level. We can work together privately to create a
customized life-long plan for you AND create the steps to incorporate those
changes into your existing routines.
Through my
counseling services I can help you create and maintain balance in your life
by using nutrition as a focus and a tool. To do this I look at your
entire lifestyle to achieve maximum health. This is accomplished
through education and private consultations where an individualized program
is developed for you. These consultations include evaluating your
current diet and overall lifestyle and then making easily implemented,
gradual changes. Additionally, you’ll receive outside information
in the form of articles, books, tapes and recipes. Also included are
additional monthly forms of education and participation -- activities like
cooking coaching, health food store shopping hints, light exercising
functions and other activities. My practice is telephone based, allowing
for maximum flexibility and ease. To learn more to go http://www.seedstochange.com/programs.asp.
To schedule an initial consultation
contact me today at Brenda@SeedsToChange.com
or (917) 213-9305.
By
starting today, you will; Create action
NOW
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Looking for a speaker?
One of my
greatest joys is speaking to groups.
It is always a dynamic exchange and we all come away enriched. Would your company or group benefit from an
entertaining, motivating speaker on how to get healthier? If so, please let me know the name and contact
information of your program coordinator so that I may send them an
informational packet. I would love the
opportunity to serve your favorite group.
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New at Seeds To Change
FEATURED CD This month’s featured CD is-- Sleep
Issues –Here’s a brief description
Sleep is SO
important – without it we really can’t function properly. Every aspect of life is then affected
– mood, energy, food choices, ability to focus and on and on. Do you have trouble sleeping– either getting
to sleep or staying asleep?
I will explain the reasons for both and some tips for creating better,
more restful sleep. Even if you
think you sleep well, you will learn some surprising facts.
PERFECT FOR YOUR CAR
LIBRARY OR A BACK TO SCHOOL GIFT. Informative CD’s - You can lean about anything from Sugar
to How to Eat Out Healthily in my new series of nutrition and lifestyle lectures
on CD. Other topics include: Fasting and Cleansing, Eat for Balance and
Energy, Healthy Weight Loss, Your Nutrition Questions Answered, Get out of
Your Head: How To Stop the Chatter, an Introduction to Meditation and the five new titles: Sleep Issues, Water: How
and Why to Drink More, Ten Top Tips for a Healthier You!, Constipation and
Food Cravings. They are informative, interesting and even a little
entertaining! To order go to www.SeedstoChange.com/market.asp
WEBSITE: Check out my
website. It is chock-full information
and resources. www.SeedsToChange.com
WEEKLY RADIO SHOW HOSTED
BY ME! On tribecaradio.net. It’s an hour long show on the
Internet. For details go the
website http://www.tribecaradio.net/blog/categories/seedsToChange/
. Each week we’ll cover a
different nutrition/health topic, sometimes including guests. Check the site
for air times, or go to the pod cast section and listen 24 hours a day! Any ideas for shows are welcome –
just email brenda@seedstochange.com. If you are interested in being a guest
– contact me about that too!
GIFT CERTIFICATES: Looking for a unique and easy
gift? How about a Seeds To Change Gift
Certificate – available in any denomination – give the gift of
health – to yourself or someone you care about. Another perfect back to school gift!
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Quote of the Month
May all beings be happy and free and may my
thoughts, words and actions contribute in some way to that happiness and to
that freedom. Translation of a Sanskrit scripture
Please
forward this newsletter to anyone and everyone that would benefit from
Nutritional and Lifestyle Advice. Enjoy and thanks for reading.
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Helping
you grow a happy, healthy life
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