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Greetings!
Ever since I was a little girl, I dreaded the words "bathing suit season." The thought of squeezing myself into that merciless piece of spandex could send me into a panic - one that often led me straight to the kitchen snack cabinet.
My focus was all about the physical feeling of being seen and revealed as a fat person, and all the judgements that went along with it. I spent so many years making the crucial mistake of believing that having excess weight was the problem. It took me over 25 years to realize that being overweight is a symptom, not a problem. When the focus is on being balanced, healthy weight falls into place. Maybe that is why so many diets fail - they treat the weight as the evil enemy, when all along, it is just your body trying to tell you that there is an imbalance somewhere, and, oh, by the way, could you please find it?
Imbalances can come from secondary food (the food we eat) or primary food (everything else in life that feeds us) - and they don't always manifest in excess weight. They can show up in the form of fatigue, irritability, sluggishness, bloat, difficulty digesting, anxiety, allergies, sweet cravings, dark circles under the eyes, and feelings of being overwhelmed and tense. Whichever the symptom, the Spring season provides the perfect time to cleanse and rebuild a stressed-out body who may have fallen out of balance - before you have to put on a bathing suit.
Consider the messages your body is sending you every day. Next month, I will be starting two Spring detox groups - one in my Kings Park office, and another by telephone conference for those who aren't local. (Scroll down for more information.) I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to balance out your stressed organs and to cleanse and rebuild with my support and guidance, along with the support of others who choose to do the same. I hope you will join us for this year's "Spring cleaning."
Wishing you vibrant health,
Jennifer
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Healthy Cooking 101
It's not too late ~ three-class series begins tonight
"What should I be eating?"
"How should I be cooking?"
"What should I be buying?"
If you find yourself asking questions like these, then join us for a three-class
cooking series that will change your perspective about
what's feeding your body and
what's harming your body
In each class, we will discuss what's missing from our diets, how to add those foods in, and then create and share three simple, healthful and delicious dishes that are sure to become your family favorites
(especially since they are in my house!)
Discover how simple, inexpensive
and delicious cooking for your health's sake can be.
Dates: Mondays - March 1, 8, 15, 2010
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Place: Smithtown High School East
Cost includes class, recipes and dinner Residents: $31 Non-residents: $38 Seniors: $27A $15 food fee will be collected in class
To register, call Smithtown Adult Education at 631-382-2090
or register TONIGHT at first class
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Wild By Nature Tour
Space is limited
Do you think you have to sacrifice
good
food and your health to save money in this
economy?
Have you always wanted someone to help you sift
through
all the confusing health information out there,
and teach you how to shop with confidence for
you
and your family?
Here is your chance
Join Feeding Your Life for a fun
introduction to
shopping well, saving money, and staying
healthy at
Wild By Nature.
TOPICS INCLUDED DURING THE
TOUR:
· organic vs. conventional vs.
genetically modified foods
· saving money while eating healthy
· eating with the seasons
· the nutritional benefits of various foods
· selecting produce
· buying in bulk
· shopping for whole grains and breads
· understanding a nutrition label/becoming a
food detective
· healthy and not-so-healthy snacks
· tips to bake nutritiously; using alternative
flours and
sweeteners
· alternatives to pasta and refined
carbohydrates
· the pros and cons of dairy and animal
products
· cooking with fats and oils
· the importance of natural home and beauty
products
· teas, supplements and superfoods
· and so much more!
DATE: Monday, March 22, 2010
TIME: 7:00pm- 8:00pm
LOCATION: WILD BY NATURE, 198 Main Street
(25A), East Setauket
Fee: $25 per person and includes
store
tour and
information packet
Bring a notebook and your questions!
Call early ~ tours fill fast
Space is limited to first 4 participants to register
Payment by check or credit card
is required at the time of registration
Checks may be made payable to Feeding Your Life, Inc.
and mailed to
Feeding Your Life, 102 Main St., Kings Park, NY 11754
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For further information,
Click here or call Jennifer at 347-564-3600
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Spring detox group
Starts April 15
Are you experiencing low energy, fatigue and irritability?
Trying to cope with unhealthy snacks or food choices?
Turned off by extreme or unhealthy quick-fixes?
Your stressed-out body might benefit from a simple, easy Spring cleaning
Join us for a four-week transition to Spring and cleanse your body the healthy way.
What's included:
- guidelines for a gentle Spring detox to cleanse and rebuild stressed organs
- support from a holistic professional during your detox
- shopping list
- unlimited email support for the duration of the cleanse
- access to private online group with other detox group members
- guidelines for easing out of the detox
- healthy practices to incorporate into both detox and post-detox lifestyles
- free gift for registering by March 15
Dates: Thursdays April 15, 22, 29, and May 6
From 6-7pm EST via telephone conference call
or
From 7:30-8:30pm at Kings Park office
Fee: $35/week - join with a friend and save $5/week
Payment is due in full at time of registration
by check or credit card
Checks may be made payable to Feeding Your Life, Inc.
and mailed to
Feeding Your Life, 102 Main St., Kings Park, NY 11754For more information, click here to contact Jennifer or call 347-564-3600
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Raw food and Yoga
One-day workshop and brunch
Breathe and Renew at Simplicity Yoga StudioJoin Feeding Your Life and Simplicity Yoga for
a restorative morning yoga class
followed by brief information session on raw foods
and a delicious, raw, organic lunch provided by
Cooking With Love CaterersLocation: Simplicity Yoga Studio, 84 Main Street, Kings Park
Time: 12:30-3:00pm
Date: Saturday, April 10
Fee: $40 per person before March 15; $45 after March 15
Visit Simplicity Yoga Studio or call (631)546-8894 for details, registration and payment |
 Recipe of the Month
Dandelion Frittata
Yes, I said dandelion - those weeds that we spend so much time and effort pulling OUT of our gardens, are exactly what we are meant to be eating in Springtime. Dandelion is a super detoxifier, especially of the blood and liver, which makes it ideal this time of year, after a long winter of heavy meals. Packed with vitamins A and C, iron, and loaded with more calcium than spinach, dandelion is often found in mixed green salads or "Spring Mix" lettuce boxes. You can buy (or grow) your own dandelion for tasty vegetable sautés and frittate (the Italian version of an omelet, or a crust-less quiche). Here is one of my favorite frittata dishes.
4 Red Bliss potatoes, washed
3 cups dandelion greens, washed, stems removed, chopped
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced into crescents
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 eggs
celtic sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Grana Padano parmigiano cheese, grated for garnish
Preheat oven to 350º. Steam potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until tender - allow to cool. Bring 2 cups water to a boil and add dandelion to cook for about 3 minutes - set aside. Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat in a medium cast iron skillet and add onions to cook until translucent. Add garlic after about 10 minutes and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from skillet and set aside. Chop cooled potatoes with skin on. Add remaining oil to skillet and add potatoes, salt and pepper to cook for about 5 minutes. Remove potatoes, lightly oil skillet and layer onions, then potatoes, then greens. Beat eggs together with sale and pepper and pour over potato/greens mixture. Sprinkle with parmigiano. Bake for 20-30 minutes. Slice into pie wedges and serve hot.
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Create your own cooking class
Choose your theme
If you can't make one of our scheduled cooking classes, but really want to attend, then grab a few friends and create your own!
You choose the date, the topic and the food!
Topics can be customized for your individual health concerns or may include:
Cooking for weight loss
Cooking to build natural immunity
Cooking for thyroid disorders
Cooking for the holidays
Seasonal cooking (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter themes)
Eating for energy
Cooking for diabetes
Cooking for sugar addiction
Lunches on-the-go
Geographically-themed classes:
Italian, Greek, Asian, Spanish/Tapas, Mediterranean, Latin
Location: 167 Rosewood Road, Kings Park
Cost: $35 includes class, recipes and meal
*minimum of 5 class participants is required
*off-site classes available for additional charge
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Referrals are the greatest compliment! Please forward this newsletter to a friend or loved one who might benefit from the information found here.
As always, I love to hear from people who are enthusiastic about great food and improving their health ~ feel free to contact me any time with questions, comments or suggestions for a future newsletter.
All the best in health and happiness,
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Jennifer Kelly
Feeding Your Life, Inc.
347-564-3600
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