AGAVE is worse than High Fructose Corn Syrup

I never would have guessed this...but goes to show that even the "healthy" foods market is prone to deception and corrupt ethical practices...

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/03/30/beware-of-the-agave-nectar-health-food-fraud.aspx

Nanotechnology in your food?

Do you really want more crap in your food that you don't know about?


Check this out:
http://www.aolnews.com/nanotech/article/regulated-or-not-nano-foods-coming-to-a-store-near-you/19401246

The NAG diet

Thanks to Rikki at dietdessertndogs.com, I now know about the NAG diet, and it sounds great-pretty much how I try to eat now.  What do you think?:


1) NATURAL: foods that are not processed or are minimally processed. So nothing packaged, no frozen dinners, no prepared cakes, cookies, buns, muffins, breads, nothing with preservatives, colorings, additives, chemicals, or anything like that.   If you can eat this way (at least some of the time) you’ll find two things: first, your groceries are cheaper. When you buy brown rice and cook it yourself along with onion, peppers, and herbs, you are paying waaaaay less than buying pre-packaged rice pilaf mix. Second, everything you eat is more filling, more substantial, and, eventually, more satisfying. You’re getting real food, with real nutrition. Oh, and a third, one worth mentioning: everything takes much longer to cook.

2) ALIVE: For optimum health, “live” or raw foods are recommended, 30-50% raw each day). This could mean a fresh apple cut up into cereal, a salad with lunch, baby carrots for a snack, cucumber slices with dinner. Or it could mean a raw almond-veggie pate. Raw foods contain health-enhancing enzymes that help us to digest food better, faster and more efficiently.


3) GOOD QUALITY: this trait refers to many things, but generally think, “organic.” Its absolutely essential is that any animal product be organic. Yes, its more expensive but would you rather pay now or pay later with your health.  As well, local products from producers/farmers you know are a wonderful option as well.  Try your local CSA, farmers market, and such for the best food that may not be organic, but is raised humanely, by people you know and trust, and who infuse their food with loving kindness.  You not only eat well that way, but contribute to saving the planet.

4) PORTION CONTROL. Eat moderate amounts of very healthy foods, with small amounts of less healthy foods (such as beloved desserts or a glass of wine occasionally).  You dont have to eat until you feel full.  Aim to use 9 inch plates or leave at least 1/3 food on bigger plates.  As well, have the veggie portion be double that of the starch and meat (if included).

5) EXERCISE. Technically, not part of the diet, but an integral part of the plan related to it. The mission is to alternate weights/strength training with aerobic exercise, 5 to 6 days a week.

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Nutty Chocolate Crispies

Don't these sound delicious?

Nutty Chocolate Crispies

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Yields: 12 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup brown rice syrup
½ cup almond butter
½ cup barley malt sweetened chocolate chips
3 cups brown rice crispies cereal

Directions:

1. Heat brown rice syrup and almond butter in a large skillet, over low heat until creamy.
2. Stir in the chips until they melt.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in rice crispies.
4. Gently press into a baking dish and allow mixture to set until firm, about 30 minutes.
5. Cut into squares and enjoy.

Thanks to my alma mater, IIN, for the recipe!

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...