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September 2008
Personal Notes: Greetings.
Happy Fall – Hard to believe the season is here. I am preparing to do a cleanse – the
change of season is the perfect time.
And, like all of us, I do get off track with my diet
occasionally. A cleanse is a great way
to correct the mind set. I know
that’s what I need.
Perhaps
you’ll consider doing one too!
In This Issue
 Nutrition Tip
– Kale read
more...
Featured Recipe – Emerald Sesame Kale read
more...
Featured Article – Juice Fasting read more...
Tools to start the new year of right – Detoxify Self-Guided Cleanse Program read
more...
Get to Balance read
more...
Looking for a Speaker? read
more...
New at Seeds To Change read
more...
Quote of the Month Gain Strength
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Nutrition Tip
Kale Yum, Yum, Yum. Literally one of my favorite veggies. I personally love it raw and cooked. It is warming (so a good thing to eat as the
cooler months are approaching) It is
sweet and slightly bitter and very pungent.
Its health benefits include: easing lung congestion, heals heal the
liver and strengthens the immune system.
It has a fair amount of fiber and therefore is good for the
colon. There are several varieties
– dinosaur, ornamental (this is what you see on salad bars and plates
as a garnish – and my favorite), curly and Russian. Try all the varieties and see which one you
prefer. The recipe below is a great
way to get started.
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Featured
Recipe
Emerald Sesame Kale - Serves 4
2 T olive oil
1 T toasted sesame oil
1 T mined ginger
2 bunch kale, washed,
stems removed and chopped
1 T tamari or soy sauce
1 T sesame seeds
Heat the olive oil and the
sesame seeds over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for
1 minute until the garlic just begins to brown. Add the chopped kale
and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle some water over
the kale if it begins to stick to the pan Add the tamari and sesame
seeds and stir to incorporate well.
Also try with other greens – spinach, broccoli – any
veggie would likely be good prepared this way!
The Whole Foods
Market Cookbook, 2003
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Featured
Article
Juice Fasting
By Brenda Jaeck
Juice Fasting
is a way to cleanse and rejuvenate the body.
Fasting allows your digestive system to rest and more energy can then
be used to help the body eliminate built up toxins. Toxins build up in the body as a result of
a fast-paced life; one that includes over-eating, poor food choices,
environmental pollution and stress.
Fasting can also be used as a way to transition a healthier eating
plan and more mindful eating habits.
Juice
fasting has been shown to be beneficial in healing from many diseases. Some
of the diseases that can be helped by fasting include skin disorders,
digestive problems, asthma, Halitosis (bad breath) and many others.
Other
benefits gained by fasting include mental clarity and overall awareness as
well as more energy. Weight loss is
sometimes an added benefit of fasting but should not be the sole purpose of a
fast as you will likely gain back most of the loss once “regular”
eating has been resumed. Fasting
should not be used as a “cure all” – meaning an excuse to
eat an unhealthy diet because you are going to fast in the future. This seesaw affect is VERY hard on your
body.
Juice
fasting (as opposed to water fasting) provides nutrients – vitamins,
mineral and calories. Therefore the
body is not starving but rather allowing the digestive system to rest.
Variety
is the spice of life as well as an important ingredient in a juice fast. Creating a variety of juice combinations
assists in the process as does adding various spices and/or herbs to the
juices.
It is
important to take time for self care while on a fast. This should include
relaxing activities such as yoga, massage or other spa treatments. Colonics
during the fast can increase the amount of intestinal residue eliminated.
Reducing
(or eliminating if possible) caffeine, sugar and other processed for a few
days before fasting will allow for an easier transition. Transitioning slowly back to eating solid
food is also important to allow your body to adjust. This should be done with fruit, steamed
vegetables, broth and salad if you wish – all with no dressing or any
other processed products.
Maintaining
a regular fasting schedule, such as once a quarter or one-day a month helps
keep build up under control and makes each fast less stressful. Now is a great time for a juice fast as
warmer weather months are easier on the system than colder weather
months.
Fasting
can be greatly beneficial when done under the correct supervision and for the
correct motivation.
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Tools
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Get
to Balance –How will you bring more balance to your life? How about a healthier, more balanced life
plan?
Are your health concerns impeding
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Looking
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One of my greatest
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New
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Quote
of the Month
You gain strength, courage and
confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the
face. You must do the thing you cannot
do. Eleanor Roosevelt
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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