Beating Sugar Addiction

Sugar Addiction is a serious issue and affects our health in devastating ways. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum has written Beat Sugar Addiction Now! and with Holistic Nutritionist, Dierdre Rawlings, wrote  Beat Sugar Addiction Now! Cookbook. You can find those books on the Carousel Below, along with other helpful books.

View Dr. Teitelbaum's Videos

                                                                  

Beat Sugar Addiction Now!: The Cutting-Edge Program That Cures Your Type of Sugar Addiction and Puts You on the Road to Feeling Great - and Losing Weight!

                                                                 

Beat Sugar Addiction Now! Cookbook: Recipes That Cure Your Type of Sugar Addiction and Help You Lose Weight and Feel Great!

New Year, New You

New Year, New You. We're now at day 17. What new lifestyle wellness habits have you been implementing so far this year? What are you excited about seeing change in this year?


Needing ideas or resources? Check out the links below. Amazon has just about everything to support you in your new changes.

                                               


                                                       Shop Amazon Sports - Gaiam Yoga





                                                      

FREE Card Plus Free Shipping! - offer ends today!

Who doesn't like to receive a card?

And who doesn't like FREE deals??

Treat yourself and someone else, today only!

Roasted & Toasted Nutrition!

What is on your dinner plate this evening of Friday, January 13?

At our house, tonight's delicious menu is:

Roasted Veggies

[Red Baby Potatoes, Carrots, Broccoli, Baby Portabello Mushrooms, Baby Sweet Peppers, Mango]

      

s

The vegetables are first stirfried in olive oil, sesame oil, lots of Garlic, Ginger and White Wine

Then they are roasted in the oven til slightly crisp.

Just before setting in the over, they are drizzled with a sauce of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Sqeezed Lemon Juice and Organic Agave Syrup

Once out of the oven and on the plate, the veggies are topped with Roasted Kale

[Sprinkle kale lightly with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with Spike, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Garlic Powder and Parmesan Cheese then roast in oven]

The veggies were also topped with Freshly Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

[Place on flat pan, spritz lightly with Olive Oil and sprinkle with Spike, Powdered Garlic and Onion Powder then roast in oven]

Bon Appetite!

Healthy Heart New Year Resolutions

HH Resolution #1: Heart-Healthy Breakfast

Have you taken the time to decide on your Healthy-Lifestyle New Year's Resolutions?

Are your resolutions prompted by concerns for a specific illness or disease? Weight loss? Just healthy wellness?

Choosing resolutions to support heart health will benefit your overall health.

Eating a heart-healthy breakfast is a great first place to begin!

This morning, January 3 my breakfast consisted of:

• White Tea [Benefit: Due to it's high antioxidant activity, relaxes blood vessels, reducing oxidative stress]        

       Lightly Sauteed in Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil:

        [Benefits: Lowers risk of atherosclerosis by slightly raising HDL and slightly lowering LDL]

• Red Onion   [Benefit: Increase blood circulation and improve cholesterol]

• Baby Portabello Mushrooms   [Benefit: Contain selenium, a trace mineral which reduces free radicals which protects tissues from their damage]

• Carrots   [Benefit: Deep orange color contains phytonutrients that fight cell aging]

• Brussel Sprouts   [Benefit: Supports the body's detoxification system thus minimizing damage by free radicals]

• Broccoli:   [Benefit: Contains high amounts of glucoraphianin which breaks down fat, preventing it from clogging arteries]  

• Zucchini   [Benefit: Contains Vitamins A & C, Potassium, Folate and Fiber, all which contribute to lowering stroke risk]

• Bosc Pear   [Benefit: Contains 30% more potassium than an apple and is necessary for maintaining heartbeat and muscle contraction]

• Almonds   [Benefit: Contains Vitamins E, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium and unsaturated fat]

• Hard-Boiled Egg Whites   [Benefit: Heart-healthy protein, no fat and low in calories]

Tea of the Month Club 6 Months

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.

Seasonal Edible Gifts

               

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.

Have a look at my cheese and chocolate fondues from yesterday with family and friends from the Pacific Northwest!     LINK

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!

 Hatcams LLC

The ultimate hands free video recording system. Film any activity hands free!

Watch a Hatcam video on You Tube:

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

Click HERE to order the Fresh 'n Fun Thanksgiving Feast e-book for only $17.95

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

Our Great Adventure In the Great Smokies, October 2011

Create Your Own Unique Scrapbook of Your Memories!

One Free Session: Find Out Why You Binge & Can't Lose Weight

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.

Here's a deal breaker: Refer a friend and you both receive $10!

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)