Quote of the month

	"True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourisment and refreshment."                              ~ William Penn

 

Recipe of the month

Italian Style Alaskan Cod So Healthy, so Easy, so Yummy! 1 and 1/2 lbs Alaskan Cod 1lb can of Crushed Tomatoes 1 Red Onion, sliced 1 & 1/3 cups White Wine 1/3 cup Feta Cheese 1/3 cup Golden Raisins 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tsp Capers 2 Tbsp Fresh Dill Salt and Pepper to Taste

1. Put cod in a baking pan and pour 1 cup white wine over it. Sprinkle with Dill, Salt & Pepper. Marinate 30 min in the refrigerator.

2. Put raisins in a bowl and pour 1/3 cup of wine over them. Let marinate.

3. Heat 1 tsp of oil or broth in a saute pan. Add onions and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, raisins (with marinating wine), capers and cook until liquid evaporates.

4. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour marinade off fish. Discard marinade. Pour sauce from saute pan over fish. Sprinkle with feta and bake 20 minutes.

ENJOY!

Exercise of the month

CHILDS POSE   Benefits: Relaxes the body and mind Lengthens the spine Opens the shoulders and gluteals.

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, back or neck problems or are pregnant)

1. Begin on the floor on your hands and knees. Sit back towards your heels. Knees can be close together or apart, whichever feels best for you.

2. Let forhead gently lower towards floor. You can place a pillow or towel under your forehead if you'd like. Arms can be forward as in photo above or they can be at your sides with the fingers reaching in the same direction as your toes.

3. Let every inhale flow through your entire torso and body, let every exhale relax you, especially through the shoulders and spine.

Things that I love and recommend

CD Herbie Hancock Possibilities A great CD featuring duets with many fabulous artists such as Sting, Annie Lennox, Christina Aguilera and more.

 

Something to think about

March is National Nutrition Month

Be a label reader, make sure to get 25-30 Grams of fiber in your diet each day.

 

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