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August 2010
In This Issue
 Nutrition Tip
– Parsley read more...
Featured Recipe – Gazpacho read more...
Featured Article – The Buzz on Caffeine read
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Tools to Create a More Balanced Life – Two targeted home-study programs read
more...
Get to Balance read
more...
Looking for a Speaker? read
more...
New at Seeds To Change Featured CD – Sleep Issues read
more...
Quote of the Month A Pocket Full read
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Nutrition Tip
Parsley –Many think of this herb as
just a garnish. It can however be used
as a green in a salad. I personally
enjoy tabouli with substantially more parsley than grain. I also enjoy it lightly sautéed on
pasta. Parsley’s health benefits
include breath freshening and aiding in digestion. It is high in Vitamins A & C.
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Featured
Recipe
Gazpacho
Serves 6
A great way to eek out the last of
summer. This is my favorite Gazpacho
Recipe.
4 cups
cold tomatoe juice
1 small
onion, minced
2 cups
diced tomatoes
1 cup
minced green pepper
1 diced
cucumber
2
scallions, chopped
1 / 4 cup
freshly chopped parsley
2 T olive
oil
Juice of
1 /2 lemon and 1 lime
2 T wine
vinegar
1 clove garlic,
crushed
1 t each
– tarragon & basil
1 T agave
nectar or honey
Dash
cumin
Salt and
pepper to taste
Combine
al ingredients and chill for at least 2 hours
From:
Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen
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Featured
Article
The Buzz on Caffeine
By Brenda Jaeck
Many people find it
difficult to function without that cup of coffee (or tea) in the
morning. What, besides waking us up,
does caffeine really do?
Caffeine has many evil effects. Just of few of them include:
Emotional Disturbances – Anxiety
and irritability are common known effects
of caffeine consumption; it can also cause depression and attention
disorders.
Gastrointestinal Problems – Coffee (including decaf) is very acidic
– this can be troubling to the entire digestive system – especially
the stomach.
Nutritional Deficiencies – Caffeine inhibits the absorption of some
nutrients and leeches other nutrients from the system.
Stress – We live in a world with a lot of stress. Caffeine
exacerbates this by causing the body to excrete stress hormones; sometimes
creating increased anxiety, irritability, muscular tension and pain,
indigestion and insomnia. In addition
continued consumption can lead to adrenal
exhaustion leaving you vulnerable to other health related disorders
such as inflammation, autoimmunity and fatigue.
Cardiovascular Problems – Caffeine increases heart rates and
elevates your blood pressure; as a result it can contribute to heart
disease.
Blood Sugar Swings –
Diabetics and hypoglycemics should avoid caffeine because it stimulates
insulin production.
Male/Female Related Problems –
Studies have shown that caffeine in men significantly increases their risk of
developing urinary or prostrate problems.
Several problems have been linked to women’s caffeine use; these
include fibrocystic breast disease, PMS, osteoporosis, infertility problems,
miscarriages, low birth weight infants, and it can exacerbate menopausal
symptoms.
Aging – Caffeine dehydrates the body and
contributes to the aging of the skin and kidneys. It also slows the
detoxification process of the liver.
Remember, caffeine is a
foreign substance – something your body does not easily know how to
assimilate. As such, imagine how much
energy is used to process it internally – perhaps if energy was not
used in this way – caffeine would not be needed in the first place!
What about decaf? When choosing a decaf coffee be sure to
look for water processed. This is a safer form of caffeine
extraction; the other form is done chemically. One would have to argue which is more
harmful to the body – the caffeine or the chemical used to extract the
caffeine.
So what CAN we drink? Herbal tea is a nice alternative for a hot
beverage – there are many invigorating choices – peppermint, for
example, is a great pick-me-up. Or, try
some of the good grain and herbal substitutes: Techino comes in many different flavors and tastes similar to
coffee. It is made from chicory,
barley, carob, almonds and dates and is brewed like regular coffee. Another option is Celestial Seasoning’s Roastorama tea – it is made out
of similar ingredients but also includes spices; it comes in tea bag
form.
For further information see Stephen
Cerise’s book entitled Caffeine Blues, Wake up to the Hidden Dangers of
America’s
# 1 Drug.
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Tools
to Create a More Balanced Life
Two targeted home
study programs available --
Here
is the ultimate at-home support for creating physical change! A vibrant
collection of audios and workbooks take you on a step-by-step journey to
success.
They are so thorough, it’s almost like I am in the room
with you! Since they are self-guided
you can work at your own pace.
Available topics:
- Healthy Weight Loss An eight week program to help you
get a
handle on your weight
For more information or to order visit: http://www.seedstochange.com/item.asp?id=83&cat=10
- Detoxifying Cleanse Program This complete
program guides you through
a week-long internal cleanse at home.
For more information or to order visit: http://www.seedstochange.com/item.asp?id=86&cat=10
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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 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.
There is
also an email version of my program now available.
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
NEW PODCAST POSTING – hear a
rebroadcast of my radio show on Using Food Medicinally
We all
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FEATURED CD This
month’s featured CD is— Sleep Issues – Here’s a brief description
Sleep is SO
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– mood, energy, food choices, ability to focus and on and on. Do you have trouble sleeping– either getting
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Quote
of the Month
A full pocket is not worth the price of your soul. From A Thousand Paths to a Long Life by
David Baird
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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