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Is Water in
Your Recipe?
In more ways than one, water can be an essential
ingredient in anyone's recipe for a healthy life. This month's
Feature Article below, gives you proof and motivation to drink more
water to improve your health.
Water also provides a great form of exercise. As the
weather gets warmer, it's much easier to create a habit that involves
getting wet.
I discovered swimming in my early 20's to get some
exercise once I started working a desk job. I only did 12 laps at a
time when I began, but I slowly increased it over the years, and at my
peak could swim a mile. Fast forward a few decades and I am satisfied
to do half of that, a few times a week. Clearly, I am no athlete, but
it's the experience of it that keeps me going back. While it gives me
a little muscle tone and increased metabolism, it's the other benefits
that are just as valuable: it's a moving meditation that clears out
all the junk in my head. I am able to solve a problem, create new ideas
or come out totally relaxed after my short workout. 
I encourage you to commit to a little lap swimming, a
water aerobics class or swimming lessons to see what it can do for
you. You don't have to be great at it, and you might discover that
water exercise fits into your recipe for a healthy life!
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This
Month's Feature Article
Make Friends with Water
According to a March 2009 study by
Pediatrics magazine, children who attended schools where drinking water
was encouraged, were 30% less likely to be overweight than
those who were not encouraged to drink water.
This makes perfect sense and applies to
adults as well. When you satisfy your thirst with water you are less
likely to go for the artificially flavored sodas and juices. Also, the
more water you drink the less likely you are to fill yourself with
processed foods and caffeine.
The majority of Americans are dehydrated and this contributes
significantly to a poor state of health. Not only is water a positive
factor in fighting obesity, it also flushes out the kidneys and bladder
before they reach toxic levels. Staying hydrated also helps eliminate
pain, headaches and fatigue.
If you don't like the taste of water, try adding some fruit juice, or a
squeeze of lemon or lime to it. Be wary of flavored waters because
they usually contain artificial sweeteners or sugar. See my research. If you forget to
drink during the day, keep bottles available wherever you go: your car,
computer, desk and nightstand--like that extra pair of glasses!
 If you are concerned
about plastic leeching into your water, you can purchase aluminum
water containers, like the Sigg bottle that I use, which is
good for the environment as well. Try sipping more water throughout
the day and see if you notice a difference in your hunger or sugar
cravings, or your energy level. Make water your new best friend!
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by popular demand:
Health Food
Store Tour! 
at Jack's Health Food
Country
Inman Grove Center, 1107 Inman
Ave.
Edison, NJ (10 minutes from Westfield)
Thursday
May 14th
7:00-7:40
pm
Discover products to help you:
lose weight, increase energy, avoid
allergies, eat nutritious snacks and improve the health of the whole
family! Get the answers to all of your questions.
40 Minute Tours: $10 group tour of 8 people
Tour host: Sharon Goldner, Health
Counselor & Chef
Register at the store or
call Jack: 908-561-0056
Inman Grove Center,
1107 Inman Ave., Edison, NJ
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Announcing
a new event:
Eating Healthy On-the-Go
at Jack's
Health Food Country
Inman Grove Center, 1107 Inman
Ave.
Edison, NJ (10
minutes from Westfield)
Thursday
May 28th
Stop by between
5:00-7:00 pm
Sharon Goldner
Holistic
Health Counselor & Chef
will
offer ideas and recipes for healthy snacks & meals away from home:
* Discover tasty
treats and simple snacks that will travel well in your car, lunch bag,
to your office or to school.
* Learn about healthier alternatives for your favorite
sweet treats or TV snack foods.
* Taste free samples of recipes and snacks from the
store!!
This is your opportunity to ask
Sharon general questions
about making wise food choices
that support your health concerns and goals.
This is a free event. See you there!
Inman Grove Center, 1107 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ
908-561-0056
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Food Focus: Drink Some Energy
Whether you are
looking to detoxify your liver, clean out your intestines, or just
enjoy a healthy, refreshing drink, creating your own vegetable juice or
fruit smoothie only requires a few ingredients and your imagination.
The fiber from
fruits and vegetables is always beneficial for clearing out any waste
your body is holding onto. Raw produce also provides a lot of enzymes,
vitamins and antioxidants that come with all their associated colors.
If you add a nutritional powder or nut butter you also get protein and
deeper flavor. Making your own juice or drink is a great way to fit in
extra nutrition and provide a boost of energy between meals. All you
need is a simple blender. Experiment and enjoy!
Recipes
of the Month:
Here are two variations of
my favorite drinks that you can customize to your own tastes and
combinations. As long as you like it, it works!
Sharon's
Signature Smoothies
Yield: 2
servings
The Fruit Juice Version
Ingredients
1/2 frozen
banana
1 cup frozen fruit: blueberries, mangoes, peaches,
strawberries--any one or combination
8 oz. fruit juice
Big handful of fresh baby spinach
1-2 tbsp almond butter
Ingredients
1/2 cup frozen banana
1 cup or more frozen
fruit: blueberries, mangoes, peaches, strawberries--any one or
combination
1 cup rice, soy or
almond milk
1-2 Tbsp almond butter
1-2 scoops of protein powder
Instructions:
Blend the frozen fruits and juice/milk together. Add the almond butter,
then the greens, if using. Taste and add any more of any ingredient or
optional ones listed below. You can always add water to dilute. Enjoy!
Mix 'n Match
(Optional) Ingredients:
Fresh fruit: kiwi, pineapple, all berries, apple, pears, bananas etc.
Fresh veggies: a little of any kind.
1 Tbsp. agave nectar, stevia or honey for a sweeter
taste
1 Tbsp. finely ground flax seed for extra fiber and
omega-3's; Nut butters.
Handful of raw greens: kale, spinach, bok choy, chard
or salad greens.
Ice cubes to make cold and refreshing (if not using
frozen fruit).
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 About SharonSharon Goldner motivates individuals and
groups to live their fullest potential. As a
Certified Holistic Health Counselor and owner of Recipe For A
Healthy Life, she makes the connection between food, and the mind
and body so that individuals can easily understand their path to health
and vitality.
She is a graduate of the Institute of
Integrative Nutrition in New York City, and is certified by the
American Association of Drugless Practitioners and Columbia University
Teacher's College. Her training as a Vegetarian
Chef at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts in
New York City enables her to work with clients in a fun and practical
way as they create a realistic eating plan.
Sharon is also a
frequent wellness speaker for both corporate and not-for-profit groups.
Her empowering message provides participants with the tools and
inspiration to improve their food choices and the quality of their
lives.
Call today! And create your own recipe
for a healthy life! 908-242-3763
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