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Happy Thanksgiving!
22 Thursday Nov 2012
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WIAW #32
21 Wednesday Nov 2012
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
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This is what I ate:
Breakfast (7:00am)
I started the day with coffee and a power crunch protein bar.
Cleopatra: The Exhibition at the California Science Center.
Lunch (1:30pm)
At the Daily Dose in downtown Los Angeles, I had a wonderful latte with a ham and cheese sandwich called The Taylor and finished with a chocolate chip cookie.
Rosanne and Augie
Mickey
Dinner (6:00pm)
Quick tofu tacos from Wahoos.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals!
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This Holiday Season Give Yourself the Gift of Laughter
19 Monday Nov 2012
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The holidays are a wonderful time of year but it can also be a very stressful time. One of the best ways to reduce stress during the holidays is to find some “me time” everyday and try to laugh. Laugh about your day or something on TV; it does not really matter as long as you enjoy it.
Laughing has many health benefits both long and short term. Short term, laughing soothe tension by stimulating circulation which promotes muscle relaxation. Laughing increases the amount of endorphins released by the brain, which boost your mood. Laughter increases your heart rate and blood pressure causing you to feel relaxed after.
Laughter long-term improves your immune system by improving your mood with positive thoughts helping to reduce stress. Personal satisfaction is increased because laughter makes it easier to cope with difficult situations. Laughter causes your body to produce its own natural painkiller.
This holiday season laugh at life’s little annoyances and try to find the humor in difficult situations. Remember laughter is the best medicine.
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Pumpkin Smoothie
14 Wednesday Nov 2012
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 3 TBSP canned pumpkin
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 TBSP peanut butter (or any nut butter will do)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 TBSP ground flax seeds
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- a sprinkle of nutmeg
- a sprinkle of all spice
- a few ice cubes (depends on how thick you like it)
- Add all ingredients to electric mixer.
- Blend for about 2 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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WIAW #31
14 Wednesday Nov 2012
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
This is what I ate:
Breakfast (7:30am)
I started the day with coffee and a pumpkin smoothie ( my recipe).
AM Snacks (10:00am)
A pink lady apple and pumpkin seeds.
Lunch (11:30am)
A small green salad topped and a Greek turkey burger at the Orange Tree Deli.
PM Snacks (2:00pm)
Cheddar Cheese. 🙂
Dinner (5:30pm)
Grilled fish with tomato slices and coleslaw at The Crab Cooker.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals!
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Book Review – Vegan’s Daily Companion
11 Sunday Nov 2012
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The Vegan’s Daily Companion by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a book that offers 365 days of inspiration for the vegan, vegan curious or new vegan. This book is full of information about the vegan lifestyle with a focus on activism.
This book is divided by the days of the week and each day focuses on a topic. Mondays topic is For the Love of Food, it outlines healthy food options. Tuesdays are about Compassionate Communication, techniques for peace and nonviolence. Wednesdays are Optimum Health for Body, Mind, and Spirit, featuring health tips and lifestyle choices. Thursdays are Animals in the Arts, stories about animals in literature and film. Fridays are Stories of Hope, Rescue, and Transformation, stories and photos of animals that have been rescued. Saturdays and Sundays are Healthful Recipes, featuring simple vegan recipes.
This beautiful book would be a useful guide to someone who is thinking about adopting a plant-based diet. Some may be turned off by heavy activism tone. I enjoyed many of the recipes and the layout of the book.
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The Health Benefits of Butternut Squash
10 Saturday Nov 2012
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Butternut Squash is a popular seasonal vegetable that is loaded with nutrients and many health benefits. This squash is part of the gourd family like pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. It is technically a fruit because it contains seeds.
Butternut Squash is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. The tangerine hue of its flesh signals an abundance of nutrients. This squash is low in fat and calories and is high in fiber.
Benefits:
- One of the best sources of four carotenoids: Alpha-Carotene, Beta-Carotene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which offer a multitude of benefits from cancer prevention and protection from heart disease.
- Promotes healthy skin and eyes with Vitamin A.
- Protects the body from free radicals and prevents damage to healthy cells with Antioxidants.
- Helps to regulate the digestive tract and lowers cholesterol with Fiber.
- Improves bone health with a significant amount of Potassium and Calcium.
- Boosts the immune system with Vitamin C and Zinc.
- Helps to reduce depression with Folate.
- Promotes proper function of nervous and immune systems with Vitamin B6.
- Promotes vision health with Lutein.
Butternut Squash can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. Since it is loaded with nutrients and has so many health benefits it is worth trying to work it into your diet this fall and winter. Butternut Squash can be used to replace pumpkin and sweet potatoes in any recipe. An added benefit of roasting the squash, your house will be filled with its nutty, buttery smell, making your house smell like fall.
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WIAW #30
07 Wednesday Nov 2012
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
Lunch (11:30am)
A chicken panini at Rae G Cafe.
Dinner (5:30pm)
A half curry chicken salad with mushroom soup at the Gypsy Den. All so tasty!
Dessert (7:00pm)
Melon. Yum!
Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals!
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Get Out The Vote
06 Tuesday Nov 2012
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11/04/12 – Exercise Log
04 Sunday Nov 2012
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11/04/12 Walk/Hike 6 miles √
11/05/12 Yoga 1 hr class, Weight Train 20 min
11/06/12 Piyo 1 hr class , Cross Trainer 20 min
11/07/12 Yoga 1 hr class, Weight Train 20 min
11/08/12 Yoga 1 hr class , Cross Trainer 20 min
11/09/12 Off
11/10/12 Tennis 1 ½ hr class
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