Marilu Henner's Blog, page 115
July 2, 2012
ONE MORE REA$ON TO GO VEG
It’s estimated that Americans eat 200 pounds of meat (including chicken and fish) every year. According to VegTimes magazine, by replacing the meat with healthier, more compassionate options each individual could save up to $4,ooo.oo a year.
What can you do with the extra energy you’ll have from a plant based diet AND an extra FOUR GRAND a year?
July 1, 2012
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recommends….
…..NOT grilling meat ! Carcinogens form when meat is barbequed. This isn’t news but it IS a timely reminder just before the biggest grilling day of the year. The 4th of July is around the corner but don’t wait until Wednesday to think about what you’re going to eat. Start planning TODAY so that you can enjoy delicious, seasonal, festive foods when the parties roll around.
From our friends at PCRM here’s a recipe for a blue corn chip salad that will have other people envying your plate this year.
Blue Corn Chip Salad
Makes 2 servings
4 cups baked blue corn chips (other colored corn chips can be substituted)
1 small head red-leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
16 ounces cooked black beans, rinsed
1 cup salsa
3 roasted red peppers, sliced into strips about 2″ long by 1/2 ” thick
1 Roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds; optional)
Place the corn chips on the plates first, followed by the lettuce, then the beans, then the tomatoes, then the salsa, and top it off with the sliced roasted red peppers. If you decide to add pepitas, make them the final ingredients you place on the salad.
Per serving (1/2 recipe): 239 calories, 10 g protein, 39 g carbohydrate, 16 g sugar, 2 g total fat, 9% calories from fat, 15 g fiber, 340 mg sodium
June 30, 2012
Weekend Challenge
Will you make the most of your time this weekend? Take the weekend challenge and get up, get out, and by all means keep on MOVING !!
June 29, 2012
Vegan Pizza Day !?!
It seems that there is a “day” for everything. There’s an ice cream day, a donut day, a kiss and make up day (which we think is MUCH healthier than the other two) a take your dog to work day, and even a mustache day ! (You’ve got to plan ahead for that one!)
As luck would have it we close out Viva la Vegan with VEGAN PIZZA DAY. All around the country vegans are celebrating by making vegan pizza, ordering it out and even challenging traditional eateries to accomodate them on this day with vegan versions.
No we’re not recommending pizza of ANY sort as a diet staple. We know (thanks to Marilu and our vegan coaches, Jan and Kyra!) that a healthy diet incorporates an abundance of fresh whole foods. But once in a while you’ve got to indulge. Why not load up your vegan version with tons of fresh veggies or a side salad and use this summer Saturday to party with a conscience ?
June 28, 2012
Give us the green of summer !
They’re not just for the rim of your drink!
Limes are high in fiber and low in calories. That may not seem important unless you plan to eat a whole lime. But these colorful little fruits are great additions to many meals and can spice up your menu when you squeeze a little lime juice over fish or veggies or into your sparkling water OR flat water.
They’re a quick and inexpensive centerpiece and the grated zest is delicious in fruit muffins, and gives desserts a great summer flavor.
When beginning any healthy lifestyle look for foods with visual appeal and strong flavor.
June 27, 2012
SPA ON A BUDGET TIP
SOME TIMELY ADVICE FOR THE START OF SUMMER…..
“First aid kit in a bottle: Next time you’re in a health food store, get a product called tea tree oil. I call it a first aid kit in a bottle. It’s an all-purpose first aid solution for burns, cuts, scrapes, rashes, pimples, infections, ear aches, cold sores, and it’s a great insect repellent as well. It’s an anti-fungal, anti-biotic oil, with antiseptic abilities. My kids find it especially healing, and it’s not expensive. It’s amazing because you use just a drop of it, and it’s extremely effective. It takes the place of so many products you usually have to buy.”
Marilu Henner, “The 30 Day Total Health Makeover”
June 26, 2012
BLUEBERRIES
There’s a reason why we look for lots of berries in our blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes etc. THE BERRIES ARE THE BEST PART !
Why not enjoy them just the way they are. They’re abundant at this time of year and the list of how good they are for you is nearly too long to post. Get antioxidants to protect your heart and brain, along with fiber and flavonoids, which have been shown to improve memory and cognitive function. They have Vitamin C to help your immune system along with Vitamin A, Vitamin K , Iron and Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin E and Zinc.
But the best reason? At 84 fat free calories a cup they are one of summers sweetest treats !! Most of what’s truly delicious is alos GOOD FOR YOU !
LIGHTEN UP
New class….LIGHTEN UP…..begins in the member’s area on July 9th!
Learn how to lighten more than your menu and the numbers on the scale. This class may surprise you.
We’re not going to give away all the surprises now but watch this space for more details on this and more summer fun here at Marilu.com !!!
June 24, 2012
Meatless Monday…a taste of membership
During a discussion in the member’s area one of our long time members shared a favorite meatless meal. We thought you might enjoy this recipe from Sundancer:
Curried Crock-Pot Lentils
Ingredients:
1 cup rice
1 tbsp curry powder
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup lentils
2 vegetarian bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 onion, diced
Preparation:
Combine all the ingredients in a crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
Makes four servings.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 309, Calories from Fat: 20
If you’d like to get in on this discussion consider joining the member’s area today. In addition to helpful member suggestions like these our coaches Jan and Kyra are posting incredible recipes, menu suggestions, nutritional info and how-to videos. Tonight we’ll meet in the member’s area chat room to talk to MARILU in real time! There’s a lot going on at Marilu.com. Think about being a part of it!
June 23, 2012
Ten Steps to YOUR Total Health Makeover
The current class in the member’s area is discussing a vegan lifestyle using the 10 steps of Marilu’s Total Health Makeover. Take a look at these 10 steps and think about where you might want to raise your own awareness in order to improve your life.
1. CHEMICALS
2. CAFFEINE
3. SUGAR
4. MEAT
5. DAIRY
6. FOOD COMBINING
7. FAT
8. EXERCISE
9. SLEEP
10. GUSTO
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