Marilu Henner's Blog, page 110

Mariu’s advice on making this the best summer ever…it’s NOT too late!

Here’s an article from The Chicago Sun Times that we KNOW you’re going to love!  Marilu offers her best advice on how to live in the moment.  Read this article and you’ll learn how to savor the time you’re in and also how to call it back when the summer is over.  Recollection is a beautiful thing! 

This will also serve as a terrific headstart for our September class.  We’re going on a virtual trail ride using our memories as guideposts to move us along on our health journeys. 

From an incredible summer to a memorable fall……it’s all here at Marilu.com

http://www.suntimes.com/14503044-761/marilu-henner-offers-advice-for-an-unforgettable-summer-season.html

 

 

Get Out of Your Own Way

COBBLER !

It’s that time of year when peaches are plentiful in many parts of the country. They’re delicious straight up, sitting on the porch with the juice dripping down your chin.  But if your local farm stand has a bumper crop you might want to serve some up for guests this weekend.  Here’s an easy recipe that will get you out of the kitchen and back to the party in no time.

 

2 pounds peaches, skinned and pitted

1 cup blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries

4 Tablespoons Sucanat

1 and 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon jice

 

Topping:

1 and 1/4 cup flour

pinch salt

1 Tablespoon organic cane juice crystals

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 Tablespoons Earth Balance margarine

1 free range egg, beaten (vegans use 1 egg equivalent, egg substitute)

3 Tablespoons almond milk

Lay fruit in a large pie plate or shallow casserole pan.  Toss with Sucanat, lemon juice and rind.

Sift the dry ingredients for the topping into a small bowl and cut in the margarine.  Fold in the egg or egg sub and add enough almond milk to hold the dough together.  Knead gently.  Divide the dough into 8 portions rolling each into a ball and then flatten each one into a disc.  Overlap the dough patties around the outside edges of the fruit. 

 

Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees until topping is golden (Check at 20 minutes)

 

Serve with non dairy whipped cream or non dairy ice cream. 

 

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Healthy Diets/High I.Q’s

Of course here at Marilu.com we’ve known this all along.  In fact Marilu wrote a book dedicated to this very subject.  “Healthy Kids” is all about giving your kids the very best start in life.

Here’s an article that confirms just how important nutrition is to a child’s brain development and cognitive function.  The European Journal of Epidemiology recently published the results of a study that concludes that children fed a healthy diet in the first 2 years of life scored significantly higher in intelligence testing than their counterparts who were given junk food at an early age.

The report reads, in part:   The study examined the dietary habits of 7,079 kids at six, 15, and 24 months old, following with a standard IQ test at age eight. Children who were breastfed at six months and followed with a healthy diet including foods such as legumes, fruit, and vegetables at 15 and 24 months had scored on average one to two points higher than those whose diets were high in foods such as biscuits, chocolate, sweets, and soda in their first two years.

Convenience food is easy but is it worth it?  Here at Marilu.com we’ve got all the tips to help a busy mom.  Nutrition can be second nature. 

 

 

Healthy Lifestyle Expo

If you’re going to be in the Woodland Hills area in October you might want to mark your calendar to attend the Healthy Life Expo taking place on the 12th through the 14th.  We know that California might not be in everyone’s travel plans this fall but take a look at this link.  The speakers are amazing and Dr. Barnard of PCRM is on this list along with Dr. Joh McDougall, John Robbins, Joel Fuhrman MD and many more. 

http://www.healthylifestyleexpo.com/index.htm

Grilled Veggie with Coach Kyra

By mid August some of us are already feeling sad that summer is drawing to a close but the truth is there’s still a lot of fun to be had.  Let’s not end the party too soon!

Check out this video with Coach Kyra grilling veggies at the lake. 

 

PCRM and Your School

In some areas school is starting up again.  In the rest of the country it’s just around the corner.  It’s time to start thinking about what goes into your child during that (usually too short) lunch break.  The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine also cares about your child’s health.  If you would like to learn about how you can partner with them in bringing healthier programs to your school district click here:  http://www.healthyschoollunches.org/

 

GET TO CLASS

Today is Day 1 of our all new THM YEARBOOK class.

You can join the fun by clicking on this link and becoming a member today: http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php

 

There’s something for everyone in this class.  If you would like to share ideas, recipes, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle please join us in the members area.  Remember that each of our great classes is followed by ANOTHER great class.  Membership is LITERALLY pennies a day and the rewards are priceless!

Take steps to progress

PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION You’ve heard this expression before. This week we’re going to get an in depth look at how five members here at Marilu.com have used the ten steps of Marilu’s Total Health Makeover to make progress in their own lives. If you’d like to learn how women in all ages and stages of life find their motivation, overcome obstacles and take charge of their health then you need to check out our THM YEARBOOK CLASS ! This is just one in a series of new offerings here. Be sure to stay in touch for more new classes and some special NEW FEATURES unveiling soon !!

NEW CLASS begins Monday ~ ~ ~ THM YEARBOOK

There’s a brand new class in the member’s area beginning Monday. 

 THM YEARBOOK is going to be a full week of learning how different women implement the Total Health Makeover into their busy lives.  Each of our coaches is at a different stage in her life, lives in a different part of the country, and has varying habits and lifestyles.

We’re certain that EACH ONE OF THEM has advice that will fit into your own health journey.

This is going to be a week  filled with tips, tricks, and yes a few confessions.  You’ll see how long time “THM-ers” live the concept of Progress Not Perfection.

This class is for you.  Sign up today to be ready for the Monday start:  http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php