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September 2008
Newsletter
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Change
Never Felt So Good
 As you often hear me
say, eating well and improving your health doesn't have to be difficult
or complicated. In fact, making one small change in your diet can
generate a noticeable shift in how you feel energetically. A perfect
example is eating whole grain breakfast cereal instead of all the
processed options.
I promised my husband, Gary, that I would feature him in one of my
newsletters. Here's a picture of him displaying one of his many whole
grain concoctions: Trader Joe's multi-grain hot cereal cooked with his
own combination of raisins, almonds and agave sweetener. So, change it
up and enjoy new tastes, textures and the added endurance of whole
grains! They provide the fuel you need throughout the whole day--just
ask Gary.
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This Month's Feature
Article
Getting Your Grains' Worth
 Whole grains are all
the rage for providing sustained energy and vitality because they keep
your blood sugar levels steady. They are complex carbohydrates, and
contain dietary fiber, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins, essential
enzymes and iron.
There is a difference between whole grain products and products with
whole grains. Whole grain products include the original grain with all
its parts intact--such as wheat berries, barley, brown rice, quinoa,
rye and oats. You can cook these grains as hot cereals, side dishes and
in pilafs, casseroles and soups in order to consume all of their health
benefits.
The confusion begins when marketing claims on packaged products make
everything sound healthy. Let's first look at wheat. Make sure to
purchase products whose label reads either "100% whole wheat" or "whole
grain wheat." Any food whose label reads "wheat" or "whole wheat"
contains wheat that has been partially or entirely stripped of its germ
and bran, the parts of the grain where the vitamins, minerals, healthy
fats and fiber are concentrated. What remains is only quick-digesting
starch. Bread can be sold as "whole wheat" even if 99% of its wheat
flour is not made from whole grain wheat! Moreover,
unbleached flour is simply refined flour that has not been bleached,
and is not even a whole grain flour at all.
Likewise,
be a discriminating consumer when assessing the nutritional value of
all grains that are in breakfast cereals, pasta, crackers, bars and
breads. Just because the front of the package boasts "baked with whole
grains" you will need to look for "whole grain rye," "100% rolled
oats" or "brown rice" in the ingredient list. And one last word of
caution: if you are relying on the 100% rolled oats in your granola
bar to satisfy your whole grain requirements, consider whether it is
worth the accompanying sugar, fats and chemical additives. Getting
your grains' worth may be a perfect example of "less is more."
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Food Focus: Quinoa
Quin-what?! Pronounced "keen-wah", this
superfood has been a staple of the South American Indians for thousands
of years. Nutritionally, quinoa might be considered a super-grain,
although it is actually the seed of a leafy plant and is gluten-free.
It is easy to digest, has more calcium than milk, and unlike other
grains, is a complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine
essential amino acids. Great news for vegetarians, athletes and the
rest of us who are looking for high quality, endurance and fitness
food! Also, quinoa is especially high in the amino acid lysine, and a
great source of manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorous.
Quinoa is easy to prepare, cooks quickly and can be substituted for
rice or couscous in any recipe. You can find it at Trader Joe's or any
health food store. Please note, it must be rinsed thoroughly before
cooking to remove any powdery residue. Place the grain in a fine
strainer and hold it under cold running water until the water runs
clear and drain well.
Recipe: Quinoa &
Black Bean Salad
Serves four
Ingredients:
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup yellow corn
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green peppers
1/4 cup diced red onions
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Directions:
1. Cook 1/2 cup quinoa in either 1 cup vegetable stock or
water for 15-20 minutes. Tip: never stir grains while cooking.
Grains are done when cooking liquid does not run out of the bottom when
tilting the pot.
2. In a bowl, combine the corn, scallions,
tomatoes, celery, peppers and black beans.
3. Add cooled quinoa and pour in your
favorite vinaigrette or dressing. Mix well.
4. Let flavors mingle; salad may be
served hot or cold.
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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
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