12/27/11

Free Recipe: Cream of Asparagus, Celery, Fennel & Portabello Soup


There's nothing like the full-bodied flavor of a steaming, cream soup made with fresh, organic vegetables and home-grown herbs!

The original recipe was tasty but for the Christmas season, I had additional vegetables so I wanted to experiment with and use them. I was not disappointed!

My recipe can be found at this LINK at allrecipes.com.


·         1 Lb. Fresh asparagus


·         1 Medium red onion (finely chopped)




·        ¾ Cup of celery hearts (finely chopped)
·         ¾ Cup fresh fennel (finely chopped)
·         ½ Cup baby portabellos (finely chopped)




·         1/2 Cup vegetable or turkey broth





·         3 Tablespoons Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (may substitute with Butter)

·         4-5 Tablespoons non-bleached white flour


·         1 Teaspoon Spike (may substitute with Mrs. Dash & Sea Salt)





·         1 Teaspoon ground black pepper
·         I Teaspoon onion powder (or more, as per taste)
·         1 1/4 cups vegetable or turkey broth




·         1 Cup original almond milk (may substitute with cow’s milk or soy milk)




·         1/2 Cup plain Greek yogurt




·         Zest of one medium lemon



·         1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (as per taste)



·         1/4  Cup fresh-picked basil



·         Optional: 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
1.    Place asparagus, chopped onion, fennel, celery and portabellos in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender. Just before you remove this mixture from stove, add ¾ of the fresh basil.




2.    Place vegetable mixture in an electric blender 




and puree until smooth.




               


3.    Melt coconut oil in the pan that was used for simmering the vegetables Stir while sprinkling flour, spike, pepper and onion powder into the oil. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook approximately 1.5 minutes.




4.    Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.




5.    Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. 





Whisk the Greek yogurt into the mixture, 


followed by lemon juice and lemon zest. 



Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. 





Garnish each bowl with 3-4 basil leaves shaping it like a flower.




6.    Optional: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before adding the basil.

FREE QUIT SMOKING NOW TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM (Lakeland, FL)

This information can be found in the Ledger, Dec 27/11 at this LINK


five sessions, 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday, starting Jan. 3; 5:30-6:30 p.m. 
Tuesday sessions will be at Central Florida Health Care, 936 E. Parker St., Lakeland. 


Wednesdays starting Jan. 11; or 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Wednesday sessions will be at Florida Southern College's Thrift Alumni Building, next to the Wellness Center, Lakeland.


Thursdays starting Jan. 5. 
 Thursday sessions will be at TBA Church, 1815 E. C.R. 540A, Lakeland. 


Participants will be able to get nicotine replacement therapy patches for free. 
It's a curriculum developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers. 
This is sponsored by Florida Area Health Education Centers Network and the Florida Department of Health. To register or learn more, call 877-252-6094.

12/19/11

Fondues, Fondue Books, Fondue Recipes, Fondue Pots





Fondues are definitely a labor of love as they require a significant amount of time and attention. In my experience, timing is everything when preparing cheese fondue. But it is a fun and interesting meal which everyone always compliments and enjoys.

Do you enjoy fondue?

Do you have HEALTHY recipes?

What is your Favorite food to dip?

Have you created your own fabulous fondue? Health Adventure Coach would love to feature it!
Send it our way.





11/20/11

Hands-Free Camera Mount For All Your Outdoor Adventure Photos

Are you an outdoor photography nut like myself who constantly has camera in hand when I step outside the door?
Even while on-the-go, I shoot shots like this one (riding a bike, shooting behind my head).

or, while riding my bike on the Marshall Swamp Trail in Ocala, FL shooting this video (it was a very fun trail to ride!)


Do you also need your hands free for your adventure but also want to capture that perfect moment or shot?
Hatcams can provide you the freedom to do just that! Also check their site out for all their equipment to give you the best adventure shots ever!





Watch a Hatcam video on You Tube:

11/14/11

Fresh & Fantastically Delicious Energy-Giving Thanksgiving Meal Recipes

Learn to Make a Fantastically Delicious Meal That Leaves You Feeling Alive and Energetic





The Fresh 'n Fun Thanksgiving Feast e-book is filled with delicious Thanksgiving Recipes.
For only $17.95, you'll receive the following:
  • More than 20 delicious recipes, made exclusively with with fresh, gluten-free,
    dairy-free, wheat-free and vegan ingredients, with raw and cooked options
  • A shopping list to take to the store and use to purchase the ingredients needed to make the complete menu
  • An equipment list
  • Detailed step-by-step preparation timetable so you can prepare and make dishes in advance and have everything ready in time for your Thanksgiving meal
  • Ideas for re-connecting to the attitude of gratitude around which this holiday is based
  • Everything you need to allow you to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast, knowing
    that your taste buds and your entire body are being nourished and delighted

11/9/11

Outdoor Adventure & Respite In the Great Smoky Mtns, Oct/11


Click to play this Smilebox scrapbook
                  Our Great Adventure In the Great Smokies, October 2011                                    


Create Your Own Unique Scrapbook of Your Memories!


11/7/11

Save $10 on Health Adventure Coach @ Vitacost!

I've shopped online for over 6 years for 90% of my Nutrition Supplements purchases. Until recently I was totally devoted to one particular company until I found VITACOST and find even better savings and discounts.


Vitacost has over 30,000 health and wellness products, including vitamins, supplements, herbs, personal care products, organic foods and more.

I now purchase brand name quality products that I would otherwise have to purchase from a local health food store but without the travel and I usually save up to 30%-40% off regular retail prices.

What else I like about Vitacost is that they have daily and monthly sales/deals if you sign up via email.

Another great deal: I NEVER pay for shipping b/c I order the minimum amount needed to receive FREE shipping.

Check them out for yourself and save $10 on your first order.

If you have any questions or need a Natural Products Consultation, contact me at lori@health-adventure-coach.com.

Consultation: $15/session (max 45 minutes)

10/24/11

Get Healthy and Fit with Free & Exclusive Offerings From Rodale



What is your preferred outdoor recreation: Walking? Jogging? Running?  Cycling? Hiking? Paddling? 
If one doesn't attend a gym or lacks safe knowledge about their genre of outdoor exercise and how to nourish and fuel one's body for it's best performance, it is the tendency to give up. Honor the adventurer within with tools and know-how's with Rodale's vast resources of online programs, books, magazines & more.


Rodale

10/15/11

A New View On Multiple Sclerosis




Do you know someone with Multiple Sclerosis? 

I do and although I see some of their symptoms, I had no comprehension of the degree of debilitation or daily suffering they can endure. Please watch this video and join me praying for a cure and also pray for each person you know who has MS.


Links



Recommended Products






10/11/11

Dr. Oz's Top 10 Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer


Fight Breast Cancer with CafePress Merchandise

None of us is exempt from being touched by the dreaded phrase 'Breast Cancer', whether it is in our life, the life of someone we love or know of.
Some think it is the luck of the draw and unpreventable. Do you think this?
Some believe it is contingent upon the state of our health - what we eat, how fit we are etc.
Is it caused by environmental factors?

Read Dr. Oz's 10 Top Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer


Helpful Links
Breast Cancer Support Group
Breast Cancer Survival 101
Breast Cancer Survival Handbook
Living With Cancer Blog
Cancer Survival Kits
Risk Factors and Stages of Cancer
Cancer Recovery Foundation of America
Cancer-Fighting Foods (Video)
Fight Now: Eat & Live Proactively Against Breast Cancer                        
Studies Show Exercise Helps Cancer Survivors Live Longer, Better                              






Treating Cancer With Herbs
Treating Cancer With Herbs
- $ 27.95
In this book, Dr. Tierra provides a complete, systematic approach to treating cancer from a holistic perspective, while detailing the entire range of herbs and herbal medicines available to the practitioner and the patient alike.



Foundation for Cancer Research and Wellness is committed to providing and advancing research, education, advocacy and support of and for least-toxic and minimally-invasive cancer prevention and treatment practices.

According to Executive Director Michael Gingerich, husband of a breast cancer survivor:


  • Through its New ERA Cancer Research Fund, FCRW intends to lead the quest to provide research funding into least-toxic and minimally-invasive cancer prevention and treatment options. FCRW has a specific emphasis in understanding the links between nutrition, the environment and cancer. Research to demonstrate these links and the required cultural and lifestyle changes ranks as a top priority.

  • Another primary goal of FCRW is to teach “integrative cancer care” - to provide accurate, up-to-date information on mobilizing the “whole person” in cancer prevention and recovery.   FCRW’s goal is nothing less than to transform cancer prevention and care.

  • FCRW seeks to establish a new paradigm in healthcare - to move the U.S. healthcare system from a “sick-care” system to a “well-care” system. This is a massive cultural shift and requires training broad segments of society to see themselves as the primary source of health and healing.
     
  • FCRW provides direct help now.  Through its ground-breaking international "Tele-Support Network" and counseling, persons living with cancer receive personal consultation and support on the many aspects of integrative cancer care.







10/5/11

9/7/11

Homeopathic Sleep Tonic Safe During Pregnancy & Nursing


It is always exciting for me to have to go digging and researching for a product that is suitable and effective for different health concerns. A few days ago a friend in Oregon shared a need and at the time I wasn't able to find a product that would work in her situation.
My friend has been experiencing insomnia and lack of sleep for several months beginning early in her pregnancy and is still an issue now that the baby has been born and she is nursing.

Being someone who also experiences bouts of insomnia or not being able to fall back asleep once I am awakened, I thought to recommend to the natural remedies I use, however after researching them I discovered that they were not recommended for nursing mothers.

Back to the drawing board. I scrolled through the companies whose products I promote at Health Adventure Coach LLC and actually use for myself and my dog [yes I treat my beagle holistically] and found a product that would be appropriate for my friend.

So yes, I am very excited and shared it with her immediately and I certainly am sharing it with you my readers.


  • Relaxes mild tension and increases drowsiness
  • Reduces sleeplessness associated with insomnia
  • Balances the hormones involved in sleep patterns
  • Restores rejuvenation through restful sleep
  • Maintains routine balance of cell salts in the body

Read the Testimonials        
How To Use