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Greetings!
A
lot has happened since July. Change is in the air over here... In
the few weeks since I last wrote, I've taken a new job and had my
last day at the company I've been with for five years. I'm excited
about the idea of doing something new - learning new things,
meeting new people, getting a new desk, and having a new selection
of places to go to lunch. The decision to take the leap and change
was not easy though. Life is a little hectic right now and I was
hesitant to throw another spinning plate into the mix. I already
have a wedding to plan a health coaching practice and my first
cooking class to put on (Did you get our invitation? I hope you can
join us... it's going to be fun! See more details below...). With
all that do I really need one more thing? Why now? All at once,
really?! Well, I guess life's just funny like that. Before making
the decision, it felt scary, but as soon as I let go and took the
jump, that fear turned into something else -- Excitement! Fear and
excitement have the same physiological expression in our bodies; it
is our mind that classifies the feeling as either positive or
negative. All it may take is a little shift in perspective to turn
a scary situation into something exhilarating. Be it a horror
movie, riding that roller coaster, sending off that application, or
closing one chapter and starting a new one, the emotion is all in
our heads. You know the feeling when it comes - in the pit of your
stomach, or your heart's beating a little faster. In that moment
which is it going to be - fear or excitement? It's all in how you
look at it.
Thanks for subscribing, I hope this finds you happy, healthy and
EXCITED!
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Food
Focus: Raw and Cooling Salads
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 Chop.
Crunch. Cool.
Why is it that in the summer we naturally crave more fresh and
raw foods? These foods have a cooling effect on the body. The
lightness and high water, fiber and vitamin content work together
to act as our internal air conditioning during these warm months.
At this time of year we also need less dense, high-energy food
because we get so much energy from being outside in the fresh air
and sunshine.
There is no better season than summer to have fun creating
your own fresh, tasty, creative salad combinations. By simply
tossing together several of your favorite raw veggies, naked or
with a light dressing, you have a perfect meal for a hot summer's
day.
- Try your favorite leafy lettuce with various sliced, diced or
grated veggies. The combinations are endless.
- Fresh herbs are good to mix in -- they are packed full of
flavor.
- Experiment with adding different forms of protein to your
salads -- nuts, seeds, beans, tofu, fish or poultry.
- Pick up a light and healthy dressing at your local health food
store, or mix up something easy, like lemon juice, black pepper and
olive oil.
This is a great opportunity to pick up a new vegetable at the
grocery store. What are some creative flavors you've never tried
before? Fennel and mint? Daikon radish and arugula? Summer squash
with watercress? Whatever you choose, have fun with your food and
stay cool. Happy summer!
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Recipe
of the Month
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 Spinach
Strawberry Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 lb baby spinach
1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced
1/3 cup almonds, sliced
2 oz feta cheese
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Mix olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl to make a vinaigrette
dressing.
In a large bowl combine spinach, strawberries, almonds and feta.
Just before serving, drizzle dressing and toss.
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Join
Us In the Kitchen...
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Monday,
August 30
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
There's one food out there thatprevents cancer,
improves circulation, boosts immunity, clears congestion, lifts
your spirit....
Are you getting
it?
Join us for a cooking class featuring one of the most
nutritious foods on the planet. We'll show you how you can squeeze
it into your diet in a simple, easy and tasty way - no drastic
changes necessary.
I hope you can join us!
When?
Monday, August 30
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where?
Aeon Fitness Studio
4809 Cole Avenue, Suite 110
Dallas, TX 75205
Limited seating available
Reserve your place - $30
RSVP by Sunday, August 22
using PayPal or credit card at
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