| Inspired To Health
Lynn Burns, Certified Health Counselor |
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Change your life
while relaxing in your own home!
Phone Counseling available.
(734)330-2301 |
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RECIPE BOX |
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Recipe of the Month:
Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Cilantro
This recipe is an eye-opener for those who find sweet potatoes cloyingly sweet or who are tired of eating them smothered in marshmallows and brown sugar. Japanese sweet potatoes, with their pale flesh and delicate flavor, are a treat if you can find them.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
4 sweet potatoes
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
2-3 limes
butter or olive oil, salt (optional)
Directions:
1. Wash the sweet potatoes and bake them whole, in their skins, at 375 degrees until tender, about 40 minutes.
2. Wash and chop cilantro leaves.
3. When sweet potatoes are done, slit open the skin and place on serving plate. Season with salt and dots of butter or a sprinkle of oil, if you like, then squeeze fresh lime juice all over, and shower with cilantro leaves.
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The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.
- Heda Bejar |
Greetings!
Are you all in the holiday spirit? For some this time of year is embraced, others dread it. All for different reasons. The hustle and bustle of the holidays can certainly be stressful. I myself, try to avoid shopping center parking lots as much as possible! The energy I feel from all the chaotic consumers heightens my typically low stress levels. Hurry up and wait at it's finest, as the emphasis on material goods and needs gets entirely and outrageously out of hand. At the same time, I do love the rush of excitement in the air, the holiday lights, music playing everywhere, and the bringing together of people with a common good will. I mostly love the abundant spirit of giving. The holidays are also a time for slowing down, reminiscing, showing love, being appreciative, and counting blessings for all that is good in our lives. That in itself is ALOT, especially in this country, and should make us feel full and rich with fortune and gratitude throughout the New Year ahead. However it is you choose to celebrate, I wish you a warm heart, vibrant health, and some good fun CHEER!
Happy Holidays to all!
~ Lynn |
| Hot Topic |
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Eat Less, Play More
Remember when you were a child and you got so wrapped up in playing, imagining or creating that you didn't want to stop when it was time to eat? Do you remember leaving your meal half finished to run off and continue playing? Children innately understand that food is secondary to what is most nutritious and primary in life, fun and play.
As adults we seem to have lost our instinct to prioritize play. In our busy world, with its emphasis on work and responsibility, to be healthy and balanced we must work on more than just our bodies; we must feed our hearts, minds and spirits.
Have you noticed that when your body, mind and spirit are engaged in a creative project or happy relationship, your reliance on food seems to decrease? Likewise, when you are unsatisfied with your relationships, your job or other areas of your life, you may depend on food and other vices to cheer, soothe or numb you. When your life is out of balance, no amount of food can feed you where you truly need nourishment. The food that we eat is very important for health and balance, but what really makes us full and provides us with a fulfilling life, doesn't come on a plate.
What is fun for you? What makes you light up? What excites you? Incorporate these things into your life as much as possible. Even if you don't have much time for fun, try approaching a "serious" activity with an attitude of play. This can greatly reduce stress and anxiety and bring more pleasure to your day. A smile on your face can change everything including the people around you. Holidays are a great opportunity for fun but with that we tend to partake in alot of excessive eating which we later regret. Take your focus off food, try adding more fun into your life and watch the magic unfold. You will feel lighter in all ways! |
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| Daily Breath |
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| "When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath."
~Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika |
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HOLIDAY SURVIVAL TIPS
* Eat what you Love in moderation * Drink plenty of Water * Eat Slowly * Plan Ahead * Ask for Help (potlucks are great) * Practice Daily Breath * Drink less alcohol * Reserve a babysitter now if needed * Incorporate Exercise * Appreciate your Relatives * Save some time for Yourself * Don't throw out all your Healthy Habits * Stay well Rested * Eat only when Hungry * Go for Walks after meals * Be Mindful but don't guilt yourself for having FUN!
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| Food Focus |
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Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are on everyone's mind this season! They seem to go hand in hand with the holidays, and fortunately, eating these and other sweet vegetables needn't be limited to this time of year. Cravings for sweets can be greatly reduced by adding sweet vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, yams, parsnips, beets, squash, turnips and rutabagas to your daily diet. Sweet potatoes elevate blood sugar gently rather than with the jolt delivered by simple refined carbohydrates, so there's no energy crash after you eat them. Much higher in nutrients than white potatoes and especially rich in vitamin A, sweet potatoes offer a creamy consistency that is satisfying and soothing. They are healing to the stomach, spleen, pancreas and reproductive organs and help to remove toxins from the body. They can increase the quantity of milk in lactating women and can lessen cramps and premenstrual symptoms. If you don't have any sweet potatoes in your kitchen, go out and buy some (organic and local if possible) and try this month's recipe!
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Too much indulgence has ruined thousands of children;
too much Love not one.
- Fanny Fern
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About Lynn
Lynn is the Founder and Director of Inspired To Health, a private health counseling practice. Lynn is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor thru The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan and Columbia University. She is also a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She works with busy people who struggle to find balance in their lives to help them make more space and time for healthy living. Lynn helps her clients increase their energy levels, deconstruct cravings, find their ideal weight, reduce stress, better manage their time, and increase their overall knowledge towards wellness and healthy living.
Lynn counsels her clients on holistic attributes that include both nutrition, as well as physical activity, relationship, career, and spirituality. These being Primary Foods that also greatly nourish us. Her individualized programs range anywhere from 1 to 12 months. She helps her clients achieve their health goals so they may experience an increase in satisfaction and passion for their lives!
In addition to Lynn's individualized programs, she also offers group sessions, cooking classes, menu planning, workshops, teleclasses and more.
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| Upcoming Events with Lynn |
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Coming soon: Watch for my LB Inspired Blog!
If you enjoy hanging out with your friends and want to cook delicious healthy food, relax and get inspired to take better care of yourself, a Wellness Party is just what you need!
Corporate Lecture Series Available
Contact Lynn for more information on speaking to your company or other organization on the connection between food, mood, stress, productivity and satisfaction.
Lectures / workshops include:
- Eating for Energy
- Healthy Eating on the Road and on the Run
- Sugar Blues
- Eating and Organizing for Better Focus
Whole Food Store Tour
Lynn gives regular group tours @ Whole Foods. This consists of a 45 minute guided walk through the store with tips on what to incorporate more for healthy eating and what to avoid.
$30 per person
( to pay in advance)
Contact us @ (734)330-2301
Mention this newsletter and receive a free:
One Hour Health Consultation / regular value $50
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