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February 2010, vol 1.
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 Hey there!
Not sure about this Valentine's Day
thing? How about celebrating by considering yourself to be your
true valentine?
If you've got some loved ones that you want to share
something with - awesome. But don't feel bad about sharing something 'yummy'
with yourself. Really we've got to love ourselves first, before we can love
anyone else... so go ahead & give yourself some love (remember that doesn't
have to mean food, but it can). How about Yoga & Chocolate! Huh?
Health Counselor telling you to eat chocolate? If you like what I'm
saying...read on!
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| YOGA
Thanks for your input! We're
gearing up for a NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS First Class is WED FEBRUARY 17 when: Mondays
& Wednesdays 7 - 8 AM
where: on Powell between Chestnut &
Francisco.
The Hapkido Institute
cost: Class is $10.
Beginner's Welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early. It's preferable if you
bring a mat to class, but if you don't have one yet, come
anyways. Help me Spread the
Word: forward this email to friends near North Beach.
Prefer individual
to group classes? I also teach private yoga lessons. Contact me for more info:
ali@justbewell ness.com
Looking for Something More? Consider 40 Days to a Personal Revolution with my favorite teacher, Pete Guinosso. Starts Feb 21. I'll be contributing with some nutrition chats too. click here for more info.
Don't live near North Beach SF?
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 FOOD FACTS
Cuckoo for
Cacao!!
If you're a die-hard chocolate
fan... you're speaking my language.
To be honest, I'm going
through a bit of a chocoholic phase that begs some deeper considerations,
because given all of chocolate's mood enhancing benefits, I'm a bit curious as
to why I'm seeking this 'pick-me up' so much... but alas, that's a deeper issue
for me to ponder a bit more...
In the meantime, let me just tell you
that there are some amazing benefits to chocolate, and if we can enjoy it,
without 'needing' it, we can feel good about this divine
treat.
BENEFITS of
CACAO
(and when I say 'cacao' I don't mean 'cocoa' the Swiss Miss
Drink, although I do have a soft spot in my memories for those little
freeze-dried marshmallows :) I say 'cacao' meaning the bean... that originates
from a plant, and is native to the tropics. Generally this bean is processed and
combined with sugar and milk, but it is the bean that holds the goodness... so
the closer we can get to that whole food, the more benefits we get.
ANTIOXIDANTS - cacao packs way more antioxidants than red wine
& green tea. These benefit us by improving circulation & digestion,
protecting us against heart disease & keeping our skin looking like a
baby's!
MAGNESIUM - This mineral relaxes our muscles (that means
your belly too... no wonder we feel good after we eat chocolate!) & supports
our bones. Some studies say 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium, yet we
need it for most cellular functions!
SEROTONIN, DOPAMINE - these
are just a few of the neurotransmitters that are activated when we eat cacao.
These are our 'feel good' chemicals in the brain that help to lift depression
& make us happy! So yes, cacao can literally make us feel
happiness.
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Have you tried
them?
As you probably know, the dark
chocolates are going to pack the most punch. BUT... even better is the cacao
bean itself.
Here's your chance to try CACAO
NIBS.
(Ok, yeah, so without the sugar, it's gonna taste bitter,
but... if you add a natural sweetener, you can get the benefit of
the chocolate without the blood sugar spike & crash)
Here are some
CACAO NIB TREAT IDEAS:
1) 1 tbsp cacao nibs & maple syrup (approx 50
calories) it's crunchy & sweet!
2) sprinkle cacao nibs on ice cream for
your own version of chocolate chip. (have you tried Coconut Bliss?!)
3) Mix
into oatmeal, cereal, or trail mixes
4) Mix into smoothies
You can
buy Cacao Nibs at your health foods store, or even on Amazon. Below is a link to
a good brand, SunFood, on Amazon. SunFood Cacao Nibs Amazon |
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 A 'LOVE'LY RECIPE
Vegan Raspberry Chocolate
Mousse
Since I got some rave reviews about
the previous recipe (love that you guys are cooking!) thought you might like
this one.
Check out the video link below to watch a demo of this easy
recipe! (maybe next time it will be me in the video :)
How
Chocolate Can Heal a Broken Heart:
VEGAN RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE
MOUSSE
Makes: 4, 1/2 c. servings
Ingredients:
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1 lb SILKEN tofu (the kind that's not in water)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cacoa powder (or more to taste :)
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1/3 - 1/2 c. maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 tsp raspberry extract
- 1 c. fresh
raspberries (frozen ok)
DIRECTIONS: Blend all together until
smooth.
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| COOKING CLASS
A Divine
Experience
Just Be is teaming up with DIVINE HEALTH. Join Health Counselor
Sarah Hilliker for a truly Divine Experience.
Wednesday,
February 24th, 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 24th,
6:30-8:30pm
Creating healthy meals is one of the most nourishing
things you can do for yourself: for your physical body and your soul! It is a
skill anyone can learn with practice. For those new to cooking, you will gain
skills and experience in the kitchen, lots of recipes to try, and a great place
to ask questions. For those more comfortable in the kitchen, reignite your
creativity and the joy of cooking with new friends! Classes are held at her home
in the Lower Haight, dinner is, of course, included!
Investment in your
health: $45
Discount for current & past Just Be Clients
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