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Eat Well Enjoy Life 
Transition to a Healthy Diet with Little Effort and Big Results
 
December 19, 2012

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Ingrid DeHart

*Certified Nutrition Coach 

*Certified Detox Specialist

*Natural Foods CHEF

*EFT Practitioner

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I love helping people transition to a healthier diet with the least amount of effort and biggest results.

 

It may not be food alone but food in conjunction with understanding your digestion and stress levels that will finally get your body to work for you.  

 

I have a step by step program that will get you clarity as to what foods your body needs and processes to reduce stress so you look and feel your best.  

 

I can teach you what to eat & how to easily  prepare delicious & nutritious foods so you are inspired to nourish yourself.

 

My system is based on whole foods nutrition with delicious satisfying food- not deprivation. I provide individual and group coaching and programs to help people achieve their own personal wellness goals

 

If you are interested in finding out about my coaching and cooking programs email me at [email protected]

 

 

 

 Newsletter Archive  

  

10 tips to boost your mood naturally

 

Pumpkin

 

Top 6 Vegetable Dishes

 

Powerful Romaine

 

Health Benefits of Flax Seed

 

Natures Sleeping Pill

 

Healing Power of Cinnamon

 

Best Food After Excercise

 

Best Food Before Exercise

 

Top 10 Most Nutrient Dense Foods

 

Raw Corn

 

Eggs

 

Belly Fat

 

Body Brushing

 

Cilantro   

 

Sustainable Seafood  

 

My True Spring Love - Asparagus 

 

Soy and Peas 

 

Celery Benefits & Recipe 

 

Dandelions Nutrition from Your Garden 

  

Olive Oil      

 

Maca A Super Food   

 

Coconut considered by some a miracle food   

 

Ghee I can't believe it's not butter   

 

Protein Deficiency....could this be you? 

 

What's for breakfast?

 

Top 10 Recipes of 2011 

 

Tips for Overcoming Terrible Food Cravings 

 

Winter Hydration 

 

The Magic of Mushrooms 

 

 Don't Get Fat or Crazy This Holiday Season

 

 

Miso 

 

Turmeric; Used by Martial Arts Masters to Prevent Inflammation  

 

Millet- Best Grain for Your Belly 

 

Earthing 

 

4 Top Meal Planning Tips 

 

Could Gluten be causing some of your health problems? 

 

A little trick you can do right now to boost your metabolism 

 

Put a rain forest into your body; Eat Kale

 

Asparagus for digestion

 

Celtic Sea Salt

 

Protect yourself from Radiation - Benefits of Seaweed

 

Chili's activate weight loss and improve mood

 

 

 

"Healthy Foods" that Cause Mental Fogginess and Make You Store Fat 

 

 

 

 

Benefits of Chia Seeds 

 

Enjoy the Holiday Feasts Without Digestive Distress 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Holidays

                   
It is the season to break all the rules. Chocolate is something you can indulge in without any guilt. In this newsletter you will learn the benefits of eating and gifting chocolate, so enjoy yourself. 

The Cacao Maca Latte below is one of the Latte's in the Nourishing Foods Cleanse -Recover Your Health  which is coming up Jan 14-18 right when you need cleansing the most.  This is not cleanse of just juices and smoothies.  It is a whole foods cleanse which will balance your acid-alkaline levels and cleanse your colon so you can recover quickly after the holiday.   

Here are some of the benefits you will get from this cleanse when you remove toxins and bring your pH levels back into balance. 

  • Natural Weight Loss
  • Improved Energy Levels
  • Improved Immune Function
  • Reduced Pain and Inflammation
  • Slower Aging
  • Healthier Skin, Teeth and Gums

Check out the video to learn more

Nourishing Foods Cleanse
Nourishing Foods Cleanse

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Last year over 200 people did the Nourishing Foods Cleanse with tremendous results.Give yourself the gift of health this year. Click here for FAQ to see if this is right for you. 

 

"Ingrid, your Nourishing Foods Detox Program for Beginners was phenomenal. After being sick and under the weather for months, you've cured me. I can truly appreciate nutrition and total body care now that I've felt all the positive effects (not to mention lost my little belly fat). My body will forever thank me for the changes I'm now making in the foods I eat and how I eat them. Thanks for all the attention, support and deliciously appetizing recipes that I will be using over and over again. You ROCK!"
Daniella E, New Jersey

 
  10 Health Benefits of                Chocolate 

The best chocolate for your health is raw chocolate nibs or powder.  These are unprocessed, have no sugar, lots of fiber and antioxidants.  The more the chocolate is processed, the fewer health benefits remain in the finished product.  If you want something sweet try organic chocolate bars with a 70% or higher cacao content.  Raw chocolate is even better.  I have included one of my favorite recipes below with Raw Cacao, this is the purest form of chocolate. 

 

Good For Your Heart  - Studies show chocolate has anti-inflammatory properties which reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.  These anti-inflammatory properties lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and lower your blood pressure.  Cacao has anti-clotting blood-thinning properties which work in a similar way to asprin which can improve blood flow and circulation

 

Helps Weight Loss - Organic dark chocolate is rich in fiber which will help keep you full so you eat less.  Dr. David Katz, founding director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center says to do yourself a favor by treating yourself to a few bits of chocolate instead of snacking on "11 other things first".  Chocolate my even reduce cravings for sweet, salty and fatty foods too. Of course you need to control yourself and not eat the whole bar.

 

May Fight Diabetes - An Italian study from 2005 found that regularly eating chocolate increases insulin sensitivity which reduces your risk for diabetes.

 

Natural Anti-Depressant -Chocolate contains serotonin, a natural anti-depressant.  The stimulation of endorphins from eating chocolate creates feelings of happiness and pleasure. So if you're feeling a little sad it may help to savor a few bites of chocolate, allowing it to melt slowly on your tongue. One study found that melting chocolate in the mouth produced feelings of pleasure longer than passionate kissing.

 

High in Magnesium -Magnesium balance is crucial to the proper function of your heart. It increases the heart's oxygen supply, prevents blood clots, relaxes the smooth muscles of the arteries, and slows the blockage of blood vessels. Cacao is higher in magnesium than any other plant. Magnesium is an important mineral that also helps in the regulation of the digestive systems. Since many people are magnesium deficient, adding magnesium-rich dark chocolate to the diet can improve overall health.

 

Life Extender - A study done on the Kuna tribe of Panama showed they consumed large amounts of raw cacao every day.  They had less diseases and a longer life expectancy than neighboring tribes who did not eat as much cacao.  Another study on Jeanne Louise Calment,  who lived to the age of 122 ascribed her longevity in part to her consumption of 2.5 pounds of dark chocolate a week.

 

Quiets Your Cough - An ingredient in chocolate called theobromine seems to reduce the activity of the vagus nerve, the part of the brain that triggers the cough.  The BBC reported that scientists were doing research to create a drug containing theobromine to replace cough syrups containing codeine which has risky side effects.

 

Good For Your Brain - Dark chocolate has been found to improve memory. Researchers at California's Salk Institute found that a chemical in chocolate called epicatechin improved the memory of mice.  At Johns Hopkins University they found chocolate can protect the brain after a stroke by shielding the nerve cells from further damage.

  

Improves Circulation - Cacao has anti-clotting blood-thinning properties which work ina similar way to asprin which can improve blood flow and circulation according to Dr Fitzgerald.

 

Improves Vision - Since chocolate has the ability to improve blood flow especially to the brain, researchers at the University of Reading hypothesized in 2011 study that chocolate may also increase blood flow to the retina for better vision.

  

So grab yourself a bar of dark chocolate or, even better, some raw cacao, and give your body and brain a boost. 

 

Cacao Maca Latte

A wonderful, healthy alternative to coffee.  The cacao and maca will give you a natural lift.  Maca is a beneficial superfood especially for those suffering from adrenal fatigue or are in need of increased energy and vitality. Maca allows the body to easily adapt to and regulate stress factors. It is especially beneficial to athletes in helping combat both mental and physical stress as well as increasing stamina. . Cinnamon helps reduce the risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease

1 serving

 

1 Tb raw cacao powder

1 tsp maca

� cup water

� cup almond milk

7-12 drops vanilla cr�me or plain liquid stevia or 1 tsp. raw honey

� - � tsp cinnamon

 

  • Place cacao powder and maca into a cup.
  • Heat water to a boil. Pour the water into the cup. Stir to dissolve the cacao and maca.
  • Heat almond milk but do not boil.  Pour into the cup.
  • Add stevia or raw honey
  • Mix thoroughly to dissolve 
  • Pour mixture back and forth from the cup to the pot a few times from about 2 feet high to develop the froth, a process known as "pulling".  I learned this in India, it is how they make Kerala coffee.  Alternately you can whisk it with a mini whisk to create the froth.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon