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Quote of the Month

"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


Recipe of the month

~ 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:

Side Angle Pose

Benefits:

  • Stretches the shoulders, abdominals, back, hips, ankles and feet.
  • Improves Balance, stimulates abdominal organs, strengthens ankles and thighs.

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:

CD~
  John Legend
- 'Let's Get Lifted'


A great soulful Cd from a great soulful talent
                      


Something to Think About:

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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Archives:

Volume 20 Fun Stuff - Click here - (Superbowl fries, 1 leg balance, Splenda)
Volume 19 Fun Stuff Click here - ( Peach Crisp, Ball Glut Stretch, Goals)
Volume 18 Fun Stuff Click here - (Christmas Cookies, 1 Leg Chair, Holiday Cheer)
Volume 17 Fun Stuff Click here - (Rice with Veggies, Spinal Balancing, No More Drama)
Volume 16 Fun Stuff Click here - (Chicken Salad, Grand Plie with Namaste`, Reflection)
Volume 15 Fun Stuff click here - (Wild Rice Salad, Locust Pose, Money)
Volume 14 Fun Stuff click here - (Garlic Spinach, Revolved Bent Knee Side Angle Pose,Talent)
Volume 13 Fun Stuff click here - (Chicken w/eggplant, Prayer Twist, The YOU you want to be)
Volume 12 Fun Stuff click here - ( Pear Leek Bisque, Crescent Pose, Positivity)
Volume 11 Fun Stuff click here - (Spinach Bread, Zipping, Giving)
Volume 10 Fun Stuff click here - (Cinnamon Ginger Tea, 1/2 Lord of the Fishes Pose, Gratitude)

Volume 9 Fun Stuff click here - (Berry Muffins, Bound Angle Pose, Sight)

Volume 8 Fun Stuff click here - (Quinoa Pilaf, Forward Bend, Your character)
Volume 7 Fun Stuff click here - (Summer Salad, Bow Pose, "Food" in your food)
Volume 6 Fun Stuff click here - (Chocolate Chip Cookies, Forward Bend, Clutter)
Volume 5 Fun Stuff click here - (Tofu Lettuce Wraps, Boat Pose, Do what you love)
Volume 4 Fun Stuff click here - (Spinach Ravioli w/ Marinara Sauce, Plank, Goals)
Volume 3 Fun Stuff click here - (Hummus, Downward Dog, Who are you today?)
Volume 2 Fun Stuff click here - (Pumpkin Pudding, Bridge Pose, Gratitude)

Volume 1 Fun Stuff click here - (Banana Fuate`, Triangle Pose)

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