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Eat Well Enjoy Life 
Transition to a Healthy Diet with Little Effort and Big Results
 
August 27, 2012

In This Issue
Corn Healthy or Not?
The Good & Bad of Corn
Eat It Raw!
Raw Corn & Avocado Salad
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Ingrid DeHart

*Certified Nutrition Coach 

*Certified Detox Specialist

*Natural Foods CHEF

*EFT Practitioner

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I love helping people transition to a healthier diet with the least amount of effort and biggest results.

 

It may not be food alone but food in conjunction with understanding your digestion and stress levels that will finally get your body to work for you.  

 

I have a step by step program that will get you clarity as to what foods your body needs and processes to reduce stress so you look and feel your best.  

 

I can teach you what to eat & how to easily  prepare delicious & nutritious foods so you are inspired to nourish yourself.

 

My system is based on whole foods nutrition with delicious satisfying food- not deprivation. I provide individual and group coaching and programs to help people achieve their own personal wellness goals

 

If you are interested in finding out about my coaching and cooking programs email me at ingrid@eatwellenjoylife.com

 

 

 

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Dandelions Nutrition from Your Garden 

  

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Maca A Super Food   

 

Coconut considered by some a miracle food   

 

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Tips for Overcoming Terrible Food Cravings 

 

Winter Hydration 

 

The Magic of Mushrooms 

 

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Miso 

 

Turmeric; Used by Martial Arts Masters to Prevent Inflammation  

 

Millet- Best Grain for Your Belly 

 

Earthing 

 

4 Top Meal Planning Tips 

 

Could Gluten be causing some of your health problems? 

 

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Asparagus for digestion

 

Celtic Sea Salt

 

Protect yourself from Radiation - Benefits of Seaweed

 

Chili's activate weight loss and improve mood

 

 

 

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Benefits of Chia Seeds 

 

Enjoy the Holiday Feasts Without Digestive Distress 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer is coming to an end....  

 

Labor Day here in the United States is around the corner which marks the unofficial end of summer. I am out in Boulder visiting my son, enjoying the mountains and delicious local Colorado food. 

 

As summer ends I am working on the Fall Nourishing Foods Cleanse -  Clean Up Your Small Intestines.

 

              Save the dates Oct 29-Nov 2

 

This cleanse will prepare you for the upcoming holiday season by doing a fall clean-up of your primary organ of digestion, the small intestines. 

 

The small intestines are responsible for breaking down fat so this cleanse will also help balance your LDL "bad" cholesterol and HDL "good" cholesterol. More details coming soon.  

 

If you know anyone who would like the new gift on my website The FREE 4 Day Reset Your Health Video Course please forward the link to them. 

It is 4 short video lessons sent over 4 days that shows some simple yet powerful ways to revitalize your health along with some easy delicious recipes. 

 

Enjoy the remaining days of summer!  Corn is plentiful right now so below is some information you might like and a recipe.  


                       Corn                                     Healthy or Not?

Corn is in season right now and I admit I love it. There seems to be some confusion as to weather is good for you. Some people say corn is all bad carbs and sugar and others claim it is a great source of fiber and protein.  Since I am a huge fan of fresh corn I decided to do a little research. What I have discovered is the truth lies somewhere in between.

Corn is the New World grain. At the time of Columbus' discovery of America, it was cultivated as far north as the Missouri River, eastward along the Atlantic coast, and as far south as the Incan Empire in Peru.  Archeologist believe the domestication of corn, a cross between two wild grasses, is at least 9,000 years old and occurred in the highlands of Southern Mexico. It was first cultivated in the American Southwest about 2100 BC, from where it spread to other indigenous cultures.

 


The Good & Bad of Corn 

High in Fiber - First, corn is a starchy vegetable similar to potatoes and peas.  The good part is it does contain a substantial amount of fiber 4 gr per 1 cup which is about 1 ear of corn equal to the fiber in broccoli.  Fiber is one of your greatest allies for getting healthy and losing fat. Fiber stabilizes your blood sugar and speeds up the transit of food through your digestive track reducing bloating and other digestive problems. Fiber also clears away cholesterol and toxins from the body.

Full of Antioxidants - Second, like most other yellow and green vegetables, corn is a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, compounds that help keep your eyes healthy as you age. Corn is actually a unique phytonutrient-rich food that provides us with well-documented antioxidant benefits. The most phytonutrients come from yellow corn because of the carotenoids. Corn is also high in vitamin C, Vitamin B3 and manganese. 

High In Carbohydrates - But corn is slightly high in natural sugars with a glycemic index of 55 similar to brown rice and sweet potatoes.  I therefore recommend eating corn with some good fat to slow down the absorption of those sugars.  The recipe below combines it with avocado which does the trick.

   

Contains Protein - Corn contains 5 gr of protein per cup similar to broccoli or ¼ cup of cashews. It is not a complete protein as with many vegetable proteins but is still of good quality. Click for Chart of Protein in Vegetarian Food

 

Corn is the most widely grown grain crop in the Americas, but most of the corn is grown to make ethanol for fuel or high fructose corn syrup.  You will be happy to know  the corn you buy in the farmers market is not the same as the corn grown for the corn syrup or ethanol. In fact, of the more than 94 million acres of corn grown in the U.S. in 2007, less than 1 percent of it was sweet corn, the kind that we eat. So support your local farmers and get it fresh from the field right now. Buy organic if you can.

 

Eat it Raw !

Never tried raw sweet corn? You're totally missing out. I actually prefer it to cooked corn. 

 

This time of year, the sweet corn is good enough to eat raw. Yes, that's right. Don't bother cooking your sweet corn. Fresh raw corn is juicy, sweet and flavorful. It also has a nice crunch. In its raw state, corn is actually considered a vegetable rather than a starch. Raw foodist's like to eat corn raw because they believe it is more easily digested by your body. This then allows more of your body's energy to be spent on healing.

 

I only eat it corn in the summer when it is local.  Right now it's so ridiculously sweet and crunchy that's it's almost like candy. Add it to any salad. 

 

If you cook your corn, make sure not to add salt or overcook as the corn will tend to become hard and lose its flavor.

 

When at the farmers market, look for fresh ears of corn with green husks, fresh silks and tight rows of kernels. Store your raw corn in the husk in your refrigerator.Corn is best enjoyed immediately after picking because the sugars gradually turn to starch making it less sweet

 

 

Raw Corn & Avocado Salad

 

Corn in its raw state it is crunchy, hydrating and filling and for some easier to digest. When you cook corn it is more like a starch and less hydrating. 

 

2-4 servings

 

3 ears of corn

1 jalapeno pepper seeded & minced

¼ small red onion finely chopped

½ red pepper seeded & diced

¼ cup cilantro chopped

1 ripe avocado cut into cubes

Juice of one lemon about ¼ cup

4 Tb extra virgin olive oil

¼-½ tsp Celtic sea salt

Mixed baby greens

  • To cut the kernels off the corn without making a mess it is best to work over a bowl so they don't get all over the counter. Stand the corn cob in the bowl and cut off the kernels.
  • Add the jalapeno, onion and red pepper.
  • In a separate bowl mix dissolve the salt in the lemon juice.  Using a fork whisk in the olive oil.
  • Pour over lemon dressing over the corn Add the cilantro and mix.
  • Fold in the avocado gently.
  • Serve on a plate of mixed greens