Path of Wellness Massage Therapy & Reiki
McNally Chiropractic & Wellness Center
631-663-5110
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Greetings!
After a long, sunny summer filled with
outdoor fun and lots of celebrating, I am hearing quite a bit of the
phrase that usually suggests having enjoyed oneself in excess: "I need to get back on track."
I started to think about what that really means. Is "the track" some sort of diet? Is it equal to "being good?" Maybe it's our idea of "the track" that causes us to keep falling off of it.
Much of my work as a counselor involves undoing years of diet mentality
-- all those damaging words and phrases that play with our minds,
causing us to think that the only two options are: to eat salad and be
good, or eat ice cream and be bad. Diet thinking actually causes us to abuse ourselvesby eating forbidden foods in excess. I encourage my clients to shift
their thoughts to believing that eating (any) food and being a good
person are two very separate notions. Then we can start to see that we
are good all the time. And in knowing that we are good, we feel that we
are good, and start acting like we deserve to feel good all the time - even when we eat chocolate, ice cream, etc.
This September, as we all get back to our routines of work and eating
and cooking, I encourage you to think of "the track" as the road of your
life, of which you cannot stray, as long as you are alive. You do not
have to wait for Monday morning, or January 1st to start taking care of
yourself with real foods that nourish and heal. Every meal is an opportunity to do something positive for yourself.
Eating and being healthy have nothing to do with being on a diet --
they are about living and embracing the moments that we are blessed
enough to experience. And when we fully accept that idea, we will never
feel "off track."
Wishing you a smooth road ahead,
Jennifer
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Fall cooking class series:
Intro to Healthy Cooking
Three-class series starts Monday, 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) non-residents: $38; Smithtown residents: $31; all 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
Smithtown Adult Ed. Dept. at 631-382-2090
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"Eating for Energy" Teleclass
Register now for this *FREE* September 15 class
What would your life be like with an abundance of energy?
How would your days be different?
Can food actually help you get there?
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If you find it difficult to get up in the morning or to stay energized throughout the day,
If you rely on caffeine, sports drinks, sugar or snacks for energy boosts,
If lack of energy, whether early in the morning, at the midday slump, or even late at night, is a part of your everyday life,
Then join Feeding Your Life for a free telephone class that could change the way food affects your life forever.Wednesday, September 15
7:00 - 8:00pm EST******************************************* The call is free, but you must register to participate.
Click here to register
*Please leave your name and email address*
Questions? Click here to contact Jennifer
or call 347-564-3600
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Eating for the Yogic Lifestyle
Informal question & answer session at Simplicity Yoga Studio
Yogis, got nutrition questions?
Meet me at Simplicity Yoga Studio in Kings Park on Monday, September 13 from 6 to 7pm for a informal discussion on the importance of nutrition in a lifestyle that includes yoga.
We will discuss organic and whole foods, superfoods, mindful eating, and how to take your yoga practice into the kitchen.
Hope to see you there!
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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: Wednesday, September 22, 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
Italian tomato sauce
Got a ton of garden fresh tomatoes? Make this sauce and freeze the extra for a pasta dish on those cool fall days when the abundance of summer tomatoes are all but a memory.
3 pounds garden-fresh tomatoes
1 onion, diced
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. fennel seeds
1 carrot, shredded
handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried parsley
Celtic sea salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste
Slice an "x" in the bottom of each tomato and drop into a pot of boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift each tomato into a bowl of ice water. Remove skins and slice in half to scoop out seeds. Dice and set aside.
Heat oil over medium heat and add onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Then add tomatoes, all herbs, salt, pepper and carrot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to several hours. Use within a few days or freeze for later use.
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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 in client's home 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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