We Are Thankful For You!

Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone and remember to give thanks for the blessings you recognize, and those that might look like challenges, (but I call "blessings in disguise"). I am thankful for all of you and the blessing you are to us at Fern Life Center.

As we head into the holidays remember to keep your heart open and cope with your stress in a healthy way. Little acts of kindness and generosity go a long way to helping the "season be bright." Check out these links for things people are doing to pay it forward.

People doing amazing work with the homeless and vulnerable youth - http://streetyoga.org/

The Smile Boston Project that is taking New England by storm...one smile at a time - http://www.bataclan.com/  (Many thanks to our Healthy You Radio Guest John Holland for giving us the 'heads up' on this wonderful program and story!)

November Recipe - Dr.Gillian's Tasty "Ladoo"

"Ladoo" is a "ball-shaped sweet popular in south Asian countries commonly served at festive occasions," per Wikipedia. Around Fern Life Center, we know them to be raw all-natural energy snacks! Also, I have to give credit where it's due: these ladoo were originally a recipe by Sarah Kruse, Ayurvedic maven par excellence. 

Be sure to use organic ingredients if available!

1 cup of:

            sesame seeds (or flax seeds, roughly ground)

            sunflower seeds

            coconut flakes, small size

            chopped dates

            honey

              nut butter (almond or peanut)

            optional: carob chips

2 tbspns of:

            cinnamon

            cardamon

            fresh finely chopped ginger

pinch (or two): cayenne pepper, to warm up this winter season! 

Wash hands. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl by kneading with bare hands. Roll into balls. Place on wax paper (so they don't all stick together) and refrigerate to firm them up.

That's it! Easy to make and healthy energy to eat!