tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74702115046613146422024-02-19T04:33:59.962-08:00Pure and Simple WellnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03454049760721173787noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470211504661314642.post-75221982059111723992016-08-30T09:45:00.000-07:002016-08-30T09:45:11.005-07:00WORKSHOP - WEIGHT LOSS SECRETS REVEALED<img alt="Inline image" src="https://us-mg205.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2%5f0%5f0%5f3%5f379394%5fAEdpimIAJQ0oV8ShrQ5raIVvaSU&m=YaDownload&pid=2&fid=Draft&inline=1&appid=yahoomail" /><br />
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A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO NUTRITION AND HEALTH</div>
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Please join us for an informative workshop where you will learn...</div>
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The workshop will be taught by local Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and owner of Pure and Simple Wellness Jennifer Mattinson. Her education has equipped her with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health education.</div>
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When: September 17, 2016 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm</div>
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Participation via Skype available</div>
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Location: The Hundred and More Pilates Studio</div>
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Contact: info@thehundredandmore.com or call 925-725-1212</div>
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Cost: $70 including light refreshments <br id="yiv6453014352yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1471796168291_262121" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br id="yiv6453014352yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1471796168291_262122" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" />*register by 9/05 and save $10</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03454049760721173787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470211504661314642.post-81809311863876555052016-04-16T12:55:00.001-07:002016-04-16T12:55:06.266-07:00I just had a great experience at Jamba Juice!<br />
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Any nutritionist or health coach would caution people about ordering smoothies. Lots of added sugar. I haven't even been inside a Jamba Juice in years, but a new one just opened a few blocks from my house, so I took my kids inside. Here is how different the new Jamba is from the old Jamba I remember from 10+ years ago...<br />
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1. They now have fresh pressed juices. That's right! I stood and watched while the sales rep put fresh green veggies and fruits into the juicer and it seeped out beautifully into my cup. NO added sugar! You can even customize it and request half the amount of fruit and twice the amount of veggies for more nutrient density! It was just as delicious as the juices I make in my own kitchen. My kids loved it too!<br />
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2. They now have smoothies that have veggies in them. Now, here is where you need to be careful. For my kids I ordered "Apple N Greens." I asked the sales rep what the liquid base was for this smoothie. She said, "apple juice." I asked her if it was fresh pressed apple juice or jarred apple juice (in other words, the kind with tons of added sugar.) No shock when she said the jarred kind, but my jaw dropped to the floor when she offered to juice a few apples for me and use that instead! I said, "hell yeah!" The result... drastic drop in sugar, drastic increase in nutrient density. Still incredible flavor. I even added a "Kale Boost." - I watched the sales rep open the fridge, pull out a few crispy, beautiful kale leaves and add them to the blender! No joke!<br />
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My kids devoured their smoothies! <br />
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I urge all of you to find a Jamba Juice near you. Next time you have a hankering for Starbucks, go get a Jamba instead. Just be smart about how you order and politely ask questions about the ingredients. If you order a smoothie that contains orange juice, just ask them to juice a few fresh oranges instead of using the "Minute Maid" carton from the fridge. They are happy to oblige and you will be pleasantly surprised.<br />
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OK people... my new favorite snack recipe. You will love these! "Like" my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pureandsimplewellness/?ref=hl" target="_blank">Pure and Simple Wellness</a> Facebook page if you do.</div>
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INGREDIENTS<br />• ½ C raw sunflower seeds<br />• ½ C raw pumpkin seeds<br />• ½ C blanched almond flour<br />• 1 t ground cinnamon<br />• ½ t sea salt<br />• 1 C raw walnuts, chopped<br />• ¼ C dried cranberries, roughly chopped<br />• ¼ C dark chocolate chips<br />• ¼ C honey<br />• 2 T creamy unsweetened almond butter<br />• 1 T water<br />• ½ t vanilla extract</div>
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INSTRUCTIONS<br />1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<br />2. In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse for 10 one-second pulses to form a coarse meal. Transfer to medium mixing bowl.<br />3. Stir in the walnuts, dried cranberries and chocolate chips. Add the honey, almond butter, water, and vanilla. Stir to combine with a wooden spoon. The dough will be thick and stiff.<br />4. Using wet hands (very important), form the dough into tightly packed balls about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter. Arrange on the parchment-lined baking sheet.<br />5. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. The granola balls will still be soft to the touch but will firm up as they cool. (Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.)</div>
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We are now in the thick of it. December is upon us and the holiday madness is in full effect. It's easy to get overwhelmed during this month because of all the company parties, gift shopping, cookie making, school recitals, cold and flu, etc. It's enough to make even the most calm of spirits loose her mind. How do we get through it... we just do. Some how it all gets done in the short amount of time between Thanksgiving and New Years. Not only do we survive to tell the tale, but we actually make some pretty amazing memories in the process. Even when I have those moments where I feel like I can't wait for January to come so I can go back to some sort of normal routine, I just remind myself how much I love seeing the sparkle in the eyes of my kids this season. There really is nothing better than hearing their laughter as they watch Polar Express for the 100th time or hearing their gasps as they run out to see what Santa has left for them. As much as December is crazy stressful, it's just plain magical too.</div>
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Of course as a Board Certified Health Coach, I want all my readers to "keep their eye on the ball" and stay healthy this month, but I also want all of you to enjoy yourselves. Have a slice of pie and enjoy every bite. That is what life is all about. Just don't eat the whole pie! As I explained in the November newsletter, the secret to staying healthy during the holidays (and all year round) is about avoiding sugar, alcohol, and starchy carbs. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them on occasion and in moderation. The most important advice I can give anyone during the holiday madness is to try and take a few minutes each day to meditate and make sure you get enough good quality sleep. That's the ticket folks; meditate and sleep and you will thrive!<br />
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If you want to learn more health and wellness information go to my website <a href="http://www.pureandsimplewellness.com/">www.pureandsimplewellness.com</a> and sign up for my monthly newsletter. Each issue is full of fantastic information and healthy recipes. No cost, no spam, just once a month.</div>
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Happy holidays to all of you and look for my 12-Day Detox launch in January.</div>
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Yours in health,<br />
Jennifer Mattinson<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03454049760721173787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470211504661314642.post-23867003269927185172015-11-15T13:11:00.001-08:002015-11-15T13:14:55.866-08:00Here are a couple of great recipes for the winter. The soup is just an awesome nourishing meal alone or as a side dish. The BBQ sauce has become one of our staples. My husband loves it more than any bottle brand at the grocery store. It's amazing over some shredded pork. Enjoy!<br />
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Heat oil in a
pot. Add onions, garlic, and turmeric,
and saute until soft and fragrant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and tomatoes, and cook for a minute or so while stirring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sea salt and pepper, cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until carrots are
tender.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ready, use and immersion blender to puree until smooth. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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coconut milk and adjust the flavors with more salt and pepper if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Recipe courtesy of: </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/">www.greenkitchenstories.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sugar Free
BBQ Sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1 C Tomato
Sauce (make sure to pick a brand that doesn’t have added sugar)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/3 C
unsweetened apple sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 T cider
vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 T coconut
aminos <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 T dijon
mustard<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp hot
pepper sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ t. black
pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ T clarified
butter (ghee) or coconut oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 clove
garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 t. chili
powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ t. paprika<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pinch of
cloves<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->In a medium bowl, whisk the tomato sauce, apple
sauce, vinegar, coconut aminos, mustard, hot-pepper sauce, and black pepper
until combined.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Heat the clarified butter or coconut oil in a
large saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the garlic, chili powder,
paprika, and cloves, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Whisk in the sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer gently uncovered, 25-30 minutes, until
the sauce is thickened and flavorful. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Cool to room temperature before using and store
in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Can also be frozen and thawed in fridge.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Recipe courtesy of: “It Starts With Food” by
Dallas and Melissa Hartwig</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03454049760721173787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470211504661314642.post-45226236020628243202015-11-03T14:34:00.003-08:002015-11-03T14:43:38.557-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How To Stay Healthy (and skinny) Through The Holidays </h2>
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We all dread the bulge of the winter season. You know what I’m talking about; those extra pounds that creep on during the holidays. Not only do those extra pounds and cause our clothes to feel too small, but they actually make us sick. That’s right… sick. If vanity doesn’t persuade you to improve your food behavior during the winter, then the desire to be and stay healthy should. How can excess weight make you sick you might be asking? Sugar!<br />
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1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sugar is the #1 killer in the United States. The reason for that is because over consumption has been linked to not only the dreaded disease Diabetes, but also Cancer, Heart Disease, and hundreds of Auto Immune Diseases. The problem is that our food supply is bombarded with hidden sugars. Most people don’t read the ingredient list <a href="http://www.hungryforchange.tv/article/how-to-spot-sugar-on-food-labels" target="_blank">this article</a>.<br />
on labels. But even if they did, the food companies use lots of fancy sounding names (like Agave Nectar, Malt Syrup, etc.) to hide the fact that there is added sugar. For more information about hidden sugar, read <br />
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2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sugar (not fat) is also the #1 cause of obesity. Any food that raises your blood sugar, like bread (even whole wheat) pasta, candy, baked goods, alcohol, etc. is going to cause an insulin spike. Insulin is the hormone secreted to take sugar out of your blood stream, convert it to fat, and store it in your fat cells. That is why insulin is named “the fat storing hormone.” <br />
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3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/triglyceride_test/article.htm" target="_blank">Sugar causes heart disease</a>. Excess carbohydrates (sugar) in our bodies convert to triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides are a coronary heart disease warning sign to your doctor. Especially in women. <br />
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4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sugar wreaks havoc in your gut, which lowers your immune system. 70 – 80% of your immune system is in your gut. If your gut is out of whack from eating too much sugar, your immune system is not going to be able to work properly. <br />
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<a href="http://www.drfranklipman.com/6-signs-you-are-eating-too-much-sugar/" target="_blank">Signs of too much sugar in the diet are…</a><br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Weight gain<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fatigue<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Acne or skin rashes<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Carb cravings<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Anxiety/Depression<br />
<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Frequent Illness<br />
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To get through holidays and winter season without weight gain and chronic illness, try to minimize your intake of sugar, alcohol and starchy foods. Just remember that the more sugar, alcohol, and starchy foods you consume, the more you will crave them. It’s a vicious cycle. The reason for that is because <a href="http://mic.com/articles/88015/what-happens-to-your-brain-on-sugar-explained-by-science" target="_blank">sugar is more addictive than cocaine</a>. I know that sounds shocking, but it’s true. Imagine a cocaine addict coming out of rehab and having to see cocaine in 80% of the food in the grocery store, at the gas station, check-out lines at Target, etc. It’s everywhere. If you have a hard time avoiding sugary food, you are probably a sugar addict. I am. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, but something to be aware of. Your health and longevity depend on taking control of that addiction and doing something about it. If you think you have a problem with sugar, contact me for a <a href="http://www.pureandsimplewellness.com/#!contact/c1wyd" target="_blank">free health consultation</a>. As someone who has been there, I know how hard it is to give it up, but life is so much sweeter without it!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03454049760721173787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470211504661314642.post-44486707060311766742015-10-08T13:11:00.000-07:002015-10-08T13:11:48.921-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I recommend
to everyone on the planet that you read the labels for every food item you put
in your grocery cart. The first step toward
health and longevity is to know what you are putting in your body. Of course it is best for our health to have our
cart over flowing with food that doesn’t have a label, like fresh produce, but
let’s be real… we are busy people and convenience is important to us. If you do need to buy food that comes in a
package it’s vital that you know how to read a label.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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should be the first thing you do. Don’t
pay attention to the calories, fat grams, or carbohydrate grams. What matters is the quality of the
ingredients and if there are artificial additives. Food manufacturers put sneaky names in the
ingredient list to fool consumers. The
rule of thumb to follow is, if you don’t know what it is, don’t eat it. Something with a long scientific name was
probably made in a lab and therefore will be foreign to your body. Foreign ingredients
are what cause our bodies to “clog” resulting in hormone imbalance, weight gain,
foggy brain, poor sleep, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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order fuel our bodies with the healthiest food possible, we need to eat as “clean”
as possible. How clean you choose to eat
is up to you. Think of it as a range
from eating food directly from the farm (the most clean) to eating nothing but
fast food and packaged food (the least clean.) Find a place on the range that
works for you. If you are going to eat
food from a package, try to find food that has 5 ingredients or less to
minimize the amount of artificial additives and processing. Make sense?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to less than 2,300 mg a day — or 1,500 mg if you're age 51 or older, or if you
are black, or if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney
disease.</span>” - <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/sodium/art-20045479">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/sodium/art-20045479</a>
Packaged food is typically really high in sodium. Let’s look at a can of soup. Campbell’s chicken noodle soup has 480 mg of
sodium per serving with 2.5 servings in the can. Most people are going to eat the whole can
for a meal, so that would total 1200 mg of sodium just for the one meal! Yikes!
Too much sodium in the blood causes your kidney’s to work over
time. If your kidneys can’t keep up with
the sodium you are consuming, your blood volume increases (water retention), your
heart has to work extra hard, and the pressure on your arteries increases. This can lead to congestive heart failure,
cirrhosis and chronic kidney disease.<o:p></o:p></div>
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to read labels and what to look out for, <a href="http://www.pureandsimplewellness.com/#!contact/c1wyd" target="_blank">contact me</a> for a <a href="http://www.pureandsimplewellness.com/#!services---pricing/cnzs3" target="_blank">“Pantry Makeover”</a> or
a <a href="http://www.pureandsimplewellness.com/#!services---pricing/cnzs3" target="_blank">“Health Food Store Tour.”</a> Either service
can revolutionize the way you shop and have a drastic effect on the health of
you and your family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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People ask me about sleep all the time. Should I wake up at 5am to squeeze in some
exercise before I head to work? If I’m
exhausted, is it okay to skip my workout and get some extra sleep instead? A
lot of folks wonder if working out trumps sleep or vise versa. I’m here to tell you the answer… sometimes <u>sleep</u>
is actually more important. That was a
huge shock to me when I first learned about how sleep affects our overall
health. If it was a shock to you too,
then I’m about to rock your world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course exercise is important. In fact, it’s vital to our health and
longevity. (Assuming you’d like to live
longer than the national average life expectancy of 75) But there are times
when our body needs sleep so much more than that trip to the gym. Why is that you ask? According to Dr. Rubin Naiman, sleep
disorders are the #1 health problem in the U.S.
We are a society that is dependent on stimulants and carbs for energy. Without going in to a long scientific
explanation, these stimulants and carbs lead to chronic inflammation, which
leads to sleep disruption. Sleep
disruption interrupts our production of leptin and ghrelin. Leptin is the hormone that tells our body we
are full. Ghrelin is the hormone that
stimulates our appetite. When those two
hormones are thrown off balance by poor sleep, our appetite increases and our
bodies require more food to make us feel full.
That leads to weight gain. Does
that mean that getting more sleep could result in weight loss? In some cases, yes!<o:p></o:p></div>
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If gaining weight doesn’t scare you enough to get more sleep
then consider this… people who don’t get 7-8 hours of good quality sleep per
night (stress “good quality”) have a <u>50% increased risk of…</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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what you can do to get a better night’s sleep.
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Now keep in mind, each of those suggestions opens a whole
other topic of conversation, but at least you have somewhere to start. Feel free to contact me if you think sleep is
an issue for you and would like some help in that arena. In a nutshell, I want you to know that sleep
is imperative for a healthy mind and body and sometimes skipping the exercise
to get a few more minutes of shut eye may make a huge difference. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">THE BENEFITS OF KEFIR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kefir is a cultured product similar to Yogurt, but not as thick. It is high in vitamins and minerals and is one of the most probiotic rich foods that you can find. You can make kefir out of Cow's milk, goat's milk, or coconut milk with a kefir starter kit purchased at your local health food store or online.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The reason why kefir is such a great food to include in your diet is because of it's positive affect on the microbiome found in your gut. Over 75% of our immune system is located in our gut. When our microbiome is compromised, from antibiotics, antibacterial soaps and gels, environmental chemicals, or a diet high in processed food, our immune system can't function properly. This can lead to conditions like leaky gut, candida overgrowth, irritable bowel syndrome and any number of auto immune diseases. Adding healthy bacteria into our gut by consuming fermented and cultured food like kefir can improve our immune system, heal digestive issues, fight allergies, kill candida, and support detoxification. The Journal of Dairy Science published a study that showed regular kefir consumption stopped breast cancer growth in mice. Now that's what I call amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now everybody go make some kefir from the instructions on my previous post and get healthy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Best to you,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jennifer Mattinson</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pureandsimplewellness?ref=hl">Pure and Simple Wellness</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-For more in-depth information about kefir and it's amazing health benefits, check out this article by Dr. Josh Axe. <a href="http://draxe.com/kefir-benefits/">http://draxe.com/kefir-benefits/</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03454049760721173787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470211504661314642.post-42257470464795743122015-07-22T15:26:00.006-07:002015-07-22T15:26:54.572-07:00<h2>
<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">MY NEW LOVE OF COCONUT MILK KEFIR</span></h2>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want to share a very easy recipe. I can't believe I haven't been doing this for years... Homemade Kefir made with coconut milk. It is so incredibly easy and delicious. You can use it to make overnight oats or stir in some chia seeds for a creamy coconut chia pudding. Delish! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Kefir starter kit. I recommend the Body Ecology Kefir Starter Kit (purchase on <a href="http://www.bodyecology.com/">www.bodyecology.com</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>) Don't be discouraged by the price. It costs around $36. In the box you get 6 packets and each packet makes 7 batches of Kefir. So awesome! Or you can purchase one at your local health food store.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cans of full fat coconut milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 32 oz mason jar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">cheese cloth and rubber band</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">wooden spoon</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's how to do it...</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Warm the coconut milk in a saucepan to just warmer than room temperature. I use a meat thermometer to watch for 92 degrees. It just takes a couple of minutes. If you accidentally warm it too much, just pour it in the jar and wait for it to cool to 92 degrees.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once the coconut milk is the correct temp, pour it in the jar and add the packet of kefir grains. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stir gently with a wooden spoon (it's very important to use a wooden spoon as opposed to a metal spoon as the bacteria in the kefir grains don't like metal and it will spoil the batch)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cover the jar with cheesecloth and use a rubber band to secure it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place on the counter undisturbed for 18-24 hours</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once it's done, put the lid on the jar and put it in the fridge. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Voilà! You have coconut milk kefir! </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is my favorite recipe. It's Paleo and Vegan and will keep you full until lunch time because of the beautiful healthy fat in the kefir, chia seeds, and almonds. Woot!</span></div>
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<u><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Overnight Kefir Chia Breakfast Pudding</b></span></u></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2/3 Cup coconut milk kefir</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 T. chia seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 t. vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 t. cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/3 C blueberries (fresh or frozen)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/3 C sliced strawberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/8 C almonds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place all ingredients except almonds in a bowl. Stir and cover with lid or plastic wrap. Let sit overnight in fridge. In the morning add the almonds and stir. Enjoy!</span></div>
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