Health Care Reform will create a food revolution

This is a great article by Michael Pollan. Check it out:

http://www.alternet.org/story/142597/michael_pollan:_health_reform_will_create_a_dieting_revolution?page=1

Love thyself

For someone that struggles to love her nicely padded body every day (yep, thats me!), Anne Lamont's words are a godsend:

I do not live in my thighs or in my droopy butt. I live in joy and motion and cover-ups. I live in the nourishment of food and the sun and the warmth of the people who love me.

To read it all, click here.

Ever wanted to start your own business-perhaps in coaching?

As you know, I'm a graduate of the world's largest nutrition school, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. My own time at IIN changed my life--it helped me improve my relationship with food, achieve my highest state of health possible, and share this knowledge with others.

Registration for the October Distance Learning program is closing soon. Enroll by October 30 to join the Fall session. This is also the last year of the live Professional Training Program--there only 100 seats left! As a graduate of the school, I am able to offer a $500 Fall Tuition Scholarship to either program if you mention my name when you enroll this month. And tuition for the live program increases by another $500, so NOW is the time to enroll for the biggest discount ($1000 by Oct 31).

So if any of this intrigues you, I highly recommend you call (877) 730-5444 for a free career counseling call. An Admissions Advisor will walk you through the basics:

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And, as always, please call me if you have any questions about IIN. It changed my life and health, and maybe it will change yours!

Yours in health,

Kelly

Become your own Superhero

From the artistic genius of Keri Smith...

Concerned about the Swine Flu/ Vaccine?

If so, you have to read this article:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/20/Mild-Swine-Flu-and-Over-Hyped-Vaccine.aspx#

And if you do receive a flu vaccine and suffer any side effects, make sure you report them even if your doctor does not:

www.vaers.hhs.gov

I will not be vaccinating my children with this vaccine, despite both of them being classified as high risk (infant under 1 and child with asthma). I think the risk of the vaccine side effects are so much greater than their risk of getting a serious enough case of the swine flu to cause serious harm. I will be making sure they wash their hands often however, and are getting enough sleep, and are getting adequate doses of vitamin D, and taking all the other precautions warrented this flu season.

What are you going to do? What do you think about the vaccine?

Control that stress, weigh less

From the Yoga Journal Daily eNews:

In response to stress, levels of the hormone cortisol rise; for people who continue to worry, those levels can stay high. Elevated cortisol levels not only stimulate eating, they ensure that any additional calories are efficiently converted to fat. Worse, under the influence of cortisol, that fat tends to get deposited in the abdomen, a particularly unhealthy place. Big bellies are linked to insulin resistance—a precursor to Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes—and heart disease.

What can YOU do to control your stress and weight less? Contact me if you need suggestions or would like to schedule a complimentary 1/2 hour health assessment($75 value).

Normal food is crazy enough

Jurriann Kamp, editor of Ode Magazine states in his June/July editorial:

It’s better not to manipulate food. It’s healthier to eat it as it is, without additions or subtractions, without artificial ingredients, colors or other craziness. Tomatoes are healthier than ketchup; sugar—in moderation—is better than the substitute aspartame, which has been linked to cancer. Flour, too, is better the less it’s refined; it’s more nutritious with vitamins and minerals intact. Even fat isn’t as bad as we’ve been told, which our cover story makes clear. We need fat, the good old-fashioned stuff we’ve been eating for centuries, not the manipulated variety. Ordinary fat (again, in moderation) is healthy.

The simple message is: Stick as closely as possible to the original food. That means no chemicals, such as fertilizers or pesticides. It doesn’t mean there’s no place for convenience. You can make a pizza without odd ingredients; check out your natural foods store. The trick is to eat “normally”- which is crazy enough.

I definitely agree, don't you?

Read the whole editorial by clicking on the title link...

Elizabeth Gilbert on TED

Women-Get Empowered

Here are my amazing friend Eileen Lunny's (Empowered Women in Action) commitments to get empowered...what are yours?:

To live the life of an Empowered Women, I have found a few concepts that I needed to commit to, for me to embark on this journey of self discovery. Each one has been vitally important to my overall well being and an important part of my daily routine. Without any one of these, I would not have the clarity to listen to, honor and acknowledge that still small voice within. These important steps are:

1) Surrender any compulsive behaviors that are preventing you from being still/ living the life you love.
For me this meant everything from sugar, caffeine, alcohol, diet soda, and the list goes on – for you it may be some of these or things like excessive shopping or working, a relationship –anything which causes an obsession for you and what you know when you are still is something that is blocking you from living your best life. If you have tried to do this on your own and haven’t been successful –join a support group or ask your close friends and family for support. Your well being is worth it.

2) Exercise. It is not negotiable.
Years ago, I was a “non-exercise snob!” I had lost and maintained a 45lb weight loss for over 5 years and I was proud to tell you I did it all without exercising. I thought I didn’t need it –until I heard my still small voice say “it’s time for you to give up caffeine.” It actually took an ulcer for me to be willing to take that important step, but once I wasn’t using caffeine I discovered that I had absolutely no energy any more. I then heard my inner voice calling me to exercise and my reply was always, “no not that! I don’t exercise, I don’t like to sweat, I don’t have time…” Finally I felt so run down that I had no choice but to try following my inner guidance. At the suggestion of a friend, I started with yoga because I was told it doesn’t feel like exercise. I moved slowly towards a more rigorous workout, and now I currently weight train two days a week and I do intense cardio training 3 days a week. I have found that not only does exercise move oxygen through my body, but it gives me more energy and helps my psyche. Take it from me – I know. Find the time – as if your life depends on it because it does.

3) Commit to some quiet time each day– sitting with yourself in stillness.
They say the only wrong way to mediate is not to do it and I agree. I had to start with 5 minutes on the oven timer, and if you find yourself facing resistance to this practice then I would suggest you do this too. I still struggle today with getting still and getting quiet, but when I make that commitment it makes such a difference in my day. It is impossible to follow our dreams and move forward with our inner most desires without making time to listen for what they are and learn about who we really are.

4) Make time for myself in my day or my week.
I am trying to block off a chunk of time each week just for me. This is not a time for errands, chores, being helpful to others– it is really me time – to do the things I love or just nap, watch tv whatever my spirit calls me to. I have a girlfriend who blocks off half of the time her son naps and that is her time. Put this on your schedule as if it were a work meeting or a kids event – in other words treat it with the care you would that – no cancelling or not showing up. Again, you are worth it.

5) Get a support network I could not have done this work if I did not have the love and support of the incredible honest, loving woman in my life. This journey is not meant to be travelled alone. Join our support group of Empowered Women (click here to learn more) or create your own!

Egg Replacers

Here are some replacement foods for those that want to avoid eggs in their recipes:

2 tbsp corn starch = 1 egg
2 tbsp arrowroot flour = 1 egg
2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg
1 heaping tbsp soy powder + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg
1 tbsp soy milk powder + 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg.
1 banana = 1 egg in cakes
Egg Replacer" by Ener-G Foods Inc-gluten and diary free

This is info from the Sneaky Chef, Missy (thesneakychef.com)

Enjoy!