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Heidi Rothbard - Nourish Yourself Newsletter January 2008
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Greetings and Happy New Year!
I hope this newsletter finds you on a journey to being healthier and happier. I have been reading so many articles on New Years resolutions and why it is so hard to keep good habits (like going to the gym, giving up coffee, ice cream, wine, chocolate, etc). I encourage you all to set small, simple goals. Start slow. Drink more water, eat more vegetables, take the stairs, do whatever small things work for you and most importantly: GET SUPPORT! Engage your family, your friends and come to one or more of my upcoming events. Make health your priority.
I look forward to seeing you again or meeting you for the first time! Let's start this year off the right way.
Heidi
UPCOMING EVENTS:
A Mom's Night Out to Nourish Yourself!!
- Are you constantly craving sweets and want to understand why?
- Do you want to gain control without feeling deprived?
- Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired?
Join us to learn about "Managing your Cravings" and relax with a Gentle Flow Yoga Class
Date: February 5th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Location: The Massage Studio Of King Of Prussia
For registration contact Caroline at caroline@moxie-moms.com or visit Moxie Moms website
New Year - New You Group Program
I am so excited about this 6 session group program we are launching at Jai Yoga in Narberth, PA. It will start in February - please stay tuned for more information or contact Erica at Jai Yoga and Thai Massage
Spring Cleanse: Are you ready to ...
- shed winter weight
- boost your energy
- feel lighter and cleaner
- increase your cravings for healthy foods
- experience deeper sleep and clearer skin
- improve your digestion
Join us for a supported 3 week Cleanse this spring. We will meet on March 26th, April 2nd and April 9th at 7pm at Meg & Company Salon In Narberth, PA
For information and registration please contact Meg at 610 660 9030 or myself at 610 667 5453
And in the spirit of EAT WELL AND PLAY MORE - why don't you TAKE FIVE at Carol Blum's wonderful day camp for women. On January 21st she invites you and your children to enjoy a "Me Day". Please contact Carol at 610-733-7737 to find out more about her cooking classes, relaxing Yoga and fun workouts.
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Eat Less, Play More
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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 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 feeds us-a full and fulfilling life-doesn't come on a plate.
What is fun for you? What makes you light up? What excites you? Make time for it this week. 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. Take your focus off food, try adding more fun into your life and watch the magic unfold.
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Food Focus: Sweet Potato
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Sweet potatoes are not just for Thanksgiving or Holiday Meals. 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 pre-menstrual symptoms. If you don't have any sweet potatoes in your kitchen, go out and buy some (organic and local if possible) and make the recipe below.
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| Recipe of the Month: Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Cilantro
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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:
- Wash the sweet potatoes and bake them whole, in their skins, at 375 degrees until tender, about 40 minutes.
- Wash and chop cilantro leaves.
- 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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