Wednesday, February 29, 2012
We Are Evolving, Albeit, Slowly
“200 years ago, Americans would have thought you were absurd if you advocated for the end of slavery. 150 years ago, they would have laughed at you for suggesting that women should have the right to vote. 75 years ago, they would have loudly objected to the idea of African Americans receiving equal rights under the law. They laugh at us now for suggesting that animal slavery be ended. Someday they won’t be laughing.” - Gary Smith
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Recipe for Italian Navy Bean Soup with Rosemary
Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingrediants:
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
5 cloves garlic, pressed
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups kale, minced
1 15oz can diced tomatoes
2 TBS chopped fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried oregano)
1tsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/3 tsp dried rosemary)
2 15 oz cans navy beans, drained
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Using 5 TBS of broth, healthy saute onion, carrot, celery in large soup pot over medium low
heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add garlic and continue to saute for another minute.
3. Add rest of vegetable broth, kale, and tomatoes. If using dried rosemary and oregano, add them now as well.
.
4. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat.
5. Add beans, salt, and pepper. If using fresh herbs, add them now. Cook for several minutes so beans
can heat through.
Serves 4
Ingrediants:
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
5 cloves garlic, pressed
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups kale, minced
1 15oz can diced tomatoes
2 TBS chopped fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried oregano)
1tsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/3 tsp dried rosemary)
2 15 oz cans navy beans, drained
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Using 5 TBS of broth, healthy saute onion, carrot, celery in large soup pot over medium low
heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add garlic and continue to saute for another minute.
3. Add rest of vegetable broth, kale, and tomatoes. If using dried rosemary and oregano, add them now as well.
.
4. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat.
5. Add beans, salt, and pepper. If using fresh herbs, add them now. Cook for several minutes so beans
can heat through.
Serves 4
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Health Tip of the Day
The liver is the most important organ for detoxifying
the body. Eating broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts,
kale and cauliflower increase the capacity of the liver
to detoxify harmful toxins from your body.
the body. Eating broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts,
kale and cauliflower increase the capacity of the liver
to detoxify harmful toxins from your body.
SO What Does It Mean To Take Charge of Your Health?
The 3 legs to wellness management are:
1. Maintaning a healthy weight for your body
and eating healthy foods such more plants
(friuts and vegetables) and less processed foods,
fast foods and less meat and dairy.
2. Your body was meant to move. Exercise, exercise,
exercise.
3. Having a strong spiritual connection. Attitude is everything
and having a belief and connection to something greater
than our physical selves is empowering. We know a positive outlook
is so important in managing our wellness.
These are obvious, you might say. But how many of us
actually do these things. These are the ABC,s. I think
becoming "Wellness Managers" instead of " Disease Managers"
goes beyond these ABC.s.
You need to become a full-fledged partner with your medical team.
Ask questions of your physician, and do your own research. Your life depends
on it. A large number of medical personnel do a great job of connecting with our
total being and others are more pill dispensers and surgeons. Make sure you know
well the members of your team.
But mostly remember, the first step is up to YOU.
Take action. It is estimated that 80% of what is on your plate
causes degenerative diseases, the lifestyle diseases of heart disease, diabetus
stroke and cancer. Start small, one bite at a time, one meal at a time.
A trite saying, " the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step".
The first 2 steps are the most difficult.
So TAKE ACTION, be in charge of your health. You are so worth it!
You are so much more than you have ever dreamed.
Have a blessed day!!
Carol
1. Maintaning a healthy weight for your body
and eating healthy foods such more plants
(friuts and vegetables) and less processed foods,
fast foods and less meat and dairy.
2. Your body was meant to move. Exercise, exercise,
exercise.
3. Having a strong spiritual connection. Attitude is everything
and having a belief and connection to something greater
than our physical selves is empowering. We know a positive outlook
is so important in managing our wellness.
These are obvious, you might say. But how many of us
actually do these things. These are the ABC,s. I think
becoming "Wellness Managers" instead of " Disease Managers"
goes beyond these ABC.s.
You need to become a full-fledged partner with your medical team.
Ask questions of your physician, and do your own research. Your life depends
on it. A large number of medical personnel do a great job of connecting with our
total being and others are more pill dispensers and surgeons. Make sure you know
well the members of your team.
But mostly remember, the first step is up to YOU.
Take action. It is estimated that 80% of what is on your plate
causes degenerative diseases, the lifestyle diseases of heart disease, diabetus
stroke and cancer. Start small, one bite at a time, one meal at a time.
A trite saying, " the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step".
The first 2 steps are the most difficult.
So TAKE ACTION, be in charge of your health. You are so worth it!
You are so much more than you have ever dreamed.
Have a blessed day!!
Carol
Friday, February 10, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Rosie's Birthday
Rosie is 10 years old today. She has a magical Birth date 02/02/02.Of my 3 girls, she is the mellow one. Her nickname is Miss Wiggle Butt.
When she wags her tail, her entire behind moves, much as if she is doing the Raji.
She is an awesome dog and I am blessed that she is a part of my life.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSIE!!
Inspiration
Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember, amateurs built the ark;
professionals built the Titanic.
--Aurthor Unknown
Remember, amateurs built the ark;
professionals built the Titanic.
--Aurthor Unknown
Time For a Chuckle ( For Women)
Whoever thought up the word "Mammogram"?
Every time I hear it, I think I'm suppose to put
my breast in an envelope and send it to someone.
--Jan King
Every time I hear it, I think I'm suppose to put
my breast in an envelope and send it to someone.
--Jan King
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