Donna Gallers Holistic Health
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Refreshing Summer Recipe: Cilantro Pesto
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MID-SUMMER UPDATES
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Dear ,
I hope you are in the midst of a relaxing, fun and health-filled summer! I wanted to share an easy, versatile summer recipe that I've made several times this summer. I hope you'll enjoy trying it and experimenting with different ways to use it.
If the idea of cooking stresses you out, or if you could use an effective and efficient tool for managing stress of any kind in your life, please join me on August 11th at the Educational Alliance to learn the Seva Stress Release, a self-care acupressure technique that's incredibly easy to learn and can be practiced anytime, anywhere. For more info and to register, please click here.
And a special reminder: All Soul Lightening Acupressure sessions booked before July 31st are 30% off. This is in honor of "Every Body Deserves a Massage Week" and I hope it will give you the chance to try this very powerful and health-promoting (not to mention relaxing, stress reducing) form of bodywork. Sessions must be scheduled and received by August 31st. Please send me your phone number and email address here so that I can contact you to schedule your session.
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As always, feel free to contact me with any questions about bodywork, health coaching, or medical qigong. You may also purchase an acupressure session as a gift for someone else who deserves a massage this summer.
Have a wonderful week!
Warmly,
Donna
(917) 239-5777
dgallers@yahoo.com
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SUMMER RECIPE: CILANTRO PESTO Headline
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|  The herb cilantro, sometimes called Chinese parsley, is actually the leaves of the coriander plant, which also produces the coriander seed that is used as a spice as well as for its medicinal properties. Cilantro and coriander are popular in Asian, Mexican and Caribbean cuisine. The leaves have a strong smell and add a refreshing taste to soups, fish, poultry, or vegetable dishes.
Cilantro contains the nutrients calcium, iron, vitamin C and carotenes, as well as essential oils with antibacterial properties. It is considered a digestive aid and helps promote the secretion of gastric juices. It can also help with the detoxification of heavy metals such as mercury!
I created this recipe this summer when I was looking for something to brighten up a meal of baked wild salmon. It was delicious as a topping for the baked fish, and can also be used for poultry, eggs or meat. I've also used it as a tasty dip for cut up vegetables. You can also use it, of course, on pasta, or as a spread for sandwiches.
I make a non-dairy version, but you can also make it with cheese. The amounts of the ingredients are approximate; you can vary them according to your taste.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups (about 1 bunch) fresh cilantro leaves, washed
1/2 - 3/4 cup shelled hemp seeds (you can also use pine nuts)
1/4-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small (or 1/2 large) zucchini
1/4-1/2 lemon, squeezed
Optional Additions:
1-2 cloves garlic (add one at a time, as raw garlic is extremely pungent!)
1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
grated black pepper
Directions:
Place cilantro leaves into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add zucchini to cilantro leaves and chop again. Add hemp seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt (and optional additions) and blend well in food processor to a creamy paste. You may adjust the consistency and texture by adding extra oil or zucchini (or even a bit of water).
You can also make this recipe in a blender or high speed blender, but will need to add more liquid ingredients in order for it to mix well. Add a little at a time, mix, and evaluate until you get the texture you want.
You can store extra pesto in the fridge for several days or freeze it.
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Stress Relief and Self-Care 
Wednesday,
August 11 6:30pm-9:30pm Educational Alliance
197 East Broadway (Lower East Side) F train to East Broadway, 2 blocks from station
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ABOUT ME
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I am a Licensed Massage Therapist, Holistic Health Coach, and
Certified Qigong Instructor. I work with clients individually or in
groups to connect with their bodies and vital energies, learn how to eat and live well, address health issues
naturally and holistically, and set up their lives for optimum health
and happiness.
Nutrition, diet, and bodywork, along with exercise, mind-body
awareness, stress management, and detoxification have transformed my
life, helping me to heal from rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain,
allergies, and digestive problems. I am
passionate about sharing my knowledge and especially that experience of
transformation and empowerment with you.
Warmly,
Donna Gallers, LMT, CHHC, AADP
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