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Fun Stuff!
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"There
are only two ways to live your life. One is as though
nothing is a miracle. The
other is as if everything is."
~Albert
Einstein
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Recipe
of the month
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~ Butternut Squash
Soup~
1 Butternut Squash, peeled,
seeded and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 apple, peeled & cut into 1 inch
chunks
2 leeks, sliced, white part only
4 cloves of Garlic, minced
2 cans of Chicken or Vegetable Broth
2 TBPS Smart Balance Buttery Spread
1/2 Cup Soy Milk
1 tsp Curry Powder
1 tsp Trader Joes 21 seasoning Salute
Salt & Pepper to taste
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1.
Place Butternut Squash chunks in a pot and cover with water.
Cover with lid. Bring to a boil for 15-20 minutes or until
soft when pierced with a fork.
2.
In a frying pan over medium heat cook apple chunks, leeks
and garlic with 4 tablespoons water. Cook 5-10 minutes adding
more water if necessary.
3.
When both are finished place leek
mixture in a blender. Add squash and enough broth to blend.
You may need to blend this in 2 parts if your blender is
not big enough.
4.
Pour
blended mixture in a pot and heat on medium heat. Add the
rest of the Broth, Smart Balance, Seasonings, Soy Milk.
5.
Bring to a light boil and voila - your soup is done. Garnish
with squash seeds. You can toast them in the over with some
salt and pepper for an extra tasty crunch.
~ ENJOY ~
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Exercise
of the month: |
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Side
Angle Pose
Benefits:
- Stretches the
shoulders, abdominals, back, hips, ankles and feet.
- Improves Balance,
stimulates abdominal organs, strengthens ankles and thighs.
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How to do this exercise:
(Always be sure to
check with your Dr before performing this or any other new exercise
especially if you have heart problems, high or low blood pressure,
neck problems or are pregnant)
1.
Stand with feet 3-5 feet apart, left toes pointing to the left
and right toes pointing forward.
2.
Bend the left knee over your ankle.
Open your hips by gently opening the left knee in line with the
left toes.
3.
Reach the arms out to the sides, space between the shoulders and
ears. Engage your abdominals, spine long.
4.
Inhale and bend your left elbow to the left thigh, reach through
the right fingertips.
5.
Exhale, engage your abdominals to lift you up and over to the
right as you reach through the left fingertips.
6.
Repeat 2-3x then switch sides.
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Things
that I Love and Recommend: |
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CD~
John Legend
- 'Let's Get Lifted'
A great soulful Cd from a great soulful talent
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Something
to Think About:
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Nutrition
March is
National Nutrition Month. Use this month to revamp your
diet. Make sure to get 7-13 servings of fruits & veggies
daily. I cup of raw or 1/2 cup cooked equals one serving.
Reduce or eliminate processed foods, artificial ingredients
and refineds sugars from your diet. And of course make sure
that you are getting at least 10 glasses of water daily.
I guarantee that you will feel better.
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