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Greetings!
I hope you are staying cool during this steamy summer. Besides looking to be comfortable, it is important to balance out excess heat in our bodies by taking cooling measures so that we don't create inflammatory conditions, short or "hot tempers," or overheat our systems. If you are feeling the heat, then please read on for some cooling advice:
- Brew a batch of peppermint tea sweetened with raw honey and place it in the fridge overnight for a truly cooling iced tea
- Soak a t-shirt in cool water and wring it out before putting it on - it will feel like you have the AC on!
- Soak your feet in a bucket of cool water. As the body radiates heat from the extremities, cooling your feet will cool the body (add mint to the bucket if you can)
- Shower with a peppermint soap
- Add cucumber slices to your water pitcher
- Place a cucumber slice on your forehead - it works!
- Reduce dehydrating beverages like coffee, alcohol and soda
- Prepare and drink sun tea (leave herbs such as mint, hibiscus, calendula,
chamomile, or herbal tea bags in a glass jar of water and let it sit on the window sill or outside for 2-4 hours)
- Increase water, sun tea, fresh juices and green smoothies BEFORE you feel thirsty - usually by then you are already dehydrated
- Make ice pops using a green smoothie recipe
- Eat light meals that include mostly fruits and vegetables with high water content
- Increase foods with cooling thermal properties, such as melon, apple, pear, mango, celery, cucumber, mint, radish, summer squashes, escarole, endive, cabbage and dandelion greens
- Think cooling thoughts - winter isn't that far away!
Wishing you a balanced and relaxing August,
Jennifer
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Fall cooking class series:
Intro to Healthy Cooking
Three-class series starts September 20
 This series is designed to provide an answer to the
question,
"What should I eat?"
We will discuss
which foods to eat
for optimal health,
which foods to avoid
and why, how to read nutritional labels and
understand organic and whole foods, how to eat for energy, and how to plan and prepare quick and healthy family meals.
In each two-hour class, we will create and enjoy three delicious, healthy,
easy-to-prepare meals together.
Join us for three evenings this fall and discover how simple, inexpensive and fun healthy cooking can be.
Register early - cooking classes fill quickly!
Dates: Monday, September 20, 27 and October 4Time: 7:00-9:00pmPlace: Smithtown High School East
Cost: (Includes class, recipes &
3-course meal each class) $38; Smithtown residents: $31; senior citizens: $27
Return students are welcome - recipes are all new!
A $15 food fee will be collected
the first night of class.
To
request a space, click here or call 631-382-2090
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Whole Foods Market Guided Tour
Space
is limited to first 4 participants to register
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
the new Whole Foods Market
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: Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010
TIME: 7:30-9:00pm
LOCATION: Whole Foods Market, Lake Grove
COST: $35 per person and
includes
store
tour and
information packet
Bring a notebook and your questions!
Register 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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Recipe of the Month
Watermelon cocktail
This ought to cool you down!
3-4 cups watermelon chunks
1-2 tbsp raw honey
juice of 1 lime
ice
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Feel free to add to this summer cocktail as you see fit!
Optional: Add to ice pop trays and make the coolest healthy treats around
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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
Healthy Entertaining
Preparing Raw Food Meals
Cooking for children
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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