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Workshops
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am scheduling workshops for the fall now. Do you need a speaker at your local moms' group, business networking event, school, etc? Workshops are an integral part of my wellness offerings. I offer diverse and fun seminars on a variety of topcis! I also conduct corporate workshops or lunch & learn session. Available as a stand-alone seminar or a series of workshops these programs are interactive, informative and inspirational hour-long events. The content is tailored for busy professionals looking for swift, effective ways to integrate healthy eating and lifestyle choices into their lives & schedules. Lifestyle and Nutrition Workshop Series at Focus Fitness Join us on 4 Thursdays between October 2009 and March 2010 This new and exciting lifestyle and nutrition workshop series has been designed to meet your needs over the course of the next year. Each session is one hour in length and includes Q&A and handouts. You can sign up for the whole series or a single workshop. OCTOBER 8, 2009 - 11:15am to 12:15pmRaising Healthy ChildrenNOVEMBER 12, 2009 - 11:15am to 12:15pmWomen's HealthJANUARY 7, 2010 - 11:15am to 12:15pmNew Year - New YouMARCH 11, 2010 - 11:15 am - 12:15pmThe Sugar BluesLocation: Focus Fitness of the Main Line 1111 E. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 I would love to be a guest speaker at your next event or meeting. Please contact me at health@heidirothbard.com |
"Hidden Weight Loss & Energy Sabotager"
Dairy is a sensitive topic and a cause for heated debates about pros and cons. We still have the USDA's recommendation of consuming 3 servings of non fat or low fat dairy products every day sending the message that the only problem with regular dairy products is the high fat content.
On the other hand groups of nutritionists, scientists and medical experts warn about the many potential adverse side effect from dairy such as digestive upset, mucus, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, iron deficiency, breast cancer, asthma, headaches and food allergies.
Personally I don't think all people should avoid dairy, but it's clearly not an essential part of the human diet. In fact in most areas of the world it is not consumed at all.
The bigger issue, as I see it, is the high proportion of people who are sensitive to dairy or even lactose intolerant (which means they lack the digestive enzymes needed to digets dairy) without knowing it.
I work with a lot of people who suspect they are sensitive to dairy. A conversation around "giving it" up for a period of time almost always becomes an emotional issue. Why is it so hard to give up dairy? Milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream are foods that provoke a lot of feelings and attachment. Another reason why it seems impossible to live without your favorite cheese or yogurt is the fact that we tend to crave what we are sensitive to.
Most people are concerned that they won't have enough calcium in their diet when they take out dairy products. Healthy bones need calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, boron, copper, manganese, zinc and many vitamins. An excess of calcium without these minerals and vitamins can actually increase the risk of fracture. That's why it is so important to eat a healthy diet rich in nutrient dense food. Green leafy vegetables, whole grains and sea vegetables can provide all the essential calcium and many of the minerals needed for the human body, without the added negative side effects of dairy.
Other foods high in calcium:
Sesame seeds, sardines, amaranth, collard greens, kale, almonds, parsley, dandelion greens, mustard greens, salmon, watercress, chickpeas, beans, pistachio nuts, tofu, figs, etc
Are you ready to detect and manage your food sensitivities? Let me support you with a customized elimination diet. See details below!
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FOOD FOCUS - FENNEL
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Fennel is a fantastic summer friend that smells and tastes quite a bit like a licorice or anise!
Not only does Fennel hold a unique smell and taste offering for you, it is loaded with antioxidants, folate, Vitamin C, and potassium.
Medicinally, fennel can be used to relieve nausea, and increase breast milk production for nursing mothers.
When purchasing fennel, you are looking for a clear, firm bulb that should be a light green color. Your stalks should be firm and holding tight together. Stalks and leaves should both be a nice bright green. Fresh fennel will hold a nice smell of licorice, or anise. If there are flowers shooting out of the tops, they have gotten too mature and the flavor will be off.
After bringing your fennel home, you should try to use it within 4-5 days. Store it in the crisper of your refrigerator until you use it.
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Recipes of the month
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Roasted Salmon with Fennel and summer vegetables
2 bulbs fennel, cut into small wedges
1 red onion, cut in small wedges
4-6 baby turnips, quartered
6-8 baby red potatoes, quartered, skin on.
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
½ bunch fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp olive oil
4 fillets of wild caught salmon
1 lemon
Preheat oven to 400. Toss fennel, onion, turnips, potatoes, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and oil together. Spread seasoned vegetables in a roasting pan and put in oven for 20 minutes.
Add salmon into roasting pan with vegetables after the 20 minutes. Sprinkle salmon with juice from lemon, salt and pepper, and juice from roasting vegetables.
Return to oven and roast for about 10-15 minutes until salmon is moist and cooked through.
Fennel and white bean salad
1 tbs olive oil
1 bulb fennel, sliced thin
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups cooked white beans
1 red pepper, sliced in thin, short strips
1 tbs lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Warm olive oil in a medium size saute pan. Saute fennel, shallot, and garlic for 4-5 minutes. Toss with white beans and sliced red pepper.
Toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Allow to marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Serve cold.
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SUMMER PROMOTION - Save $100
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Manage your allergies and food sensitivities! Sign up for a guided elimination diet this year. You will receive 2 consultations for your customized elimination diet. Pay $150 instead of $250 for a limited time only
Offer expires September 15, 2009
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