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June 22, 2012
Class recipe
Here’s a recipe that was recently posted in our current Viva la Vegan class. Just in time for the summer parties and the abundance of juicy summer tomatoes.
ROASTED PLUM TOMATOES
Plum tomatoes, cut in half, seeds and juice removed*
Olive oil, salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 400. Put the tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. (I always use baking parchment, otherwise I think you’d need to lightly oil the pan so these don’t stick.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for about 50 minutes, until tomatoes are tender and starting to char in spots. Let cool completely before serving.
(optional: sprinkle with herbs such as chopped fresh rosemary, parsley, basil, or oregano before baking)
These can be served as a side dish, or on sliced baguette toasts as an appetizer or hors doeuvre.
June 21, 2012
Weekend Challenge
For members of Marilu.com today marks the beginning of the weekend break in our Viva la Vegan class. We’d like to challenge everyone to go back and review the past 5 days. Challenge yourself to try one of the new ingredients highlighted, implement one of the steps that were covered this week, or try your hand at one of the recipes or techniques featured in the videos.
If you’re not a member you can still be a part of the challenge. Try a day of plant based meals. Challenge yourself to be more physical or go through the weekend without refined sugar.
Post about your challenge on the boards so we can all learn from one another.
CLASS BEGINS AGAIN ON MONDAY THE 25TH !!!!
(Chat with Marilu in the member’s area on Monday night at 10:00 Eastern, 7:00 Pacific)
June 20, 2012
CHAT WITH MARILU…MONDAY JUNE 25th
Marilu will be hosting a chat in the member’s area on Monday June 25th at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 7:00 p.m. Pacific
This will kick off our second week of VIVA LA VEGAN ! It’s not too late to take part in this wonderful class led by two of our most dynamic coaches, Jan and Kyra.
Join today and you can use the weekend to catch up on the recipes, menu plans and how-to videos that we’ve been enjoying all week.
Then jump in with the rest of us on Monday !
June 19, 2012
SUGAR
“Americans consume somewhere in the neighborhood of 136 pounds of sugar per person, per year.” Marilu Henner, The Total Health Makeover
It IS possible to get off the sugar treadmill. You can feel more energy, cut down on gassy bloated feelings, help your complexion, your waistline and your breath, all with one simple step.
This on-line support community is here to help. Post on the message boards and let us know how we can help you eliminate refined sugar and improve your health.
(This topic is covered in depth in today’s class thread in the member’s area: http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php)
June 18, 2012
The Whole Package
If you’re participating in the new class in the member’s area you already know that the focus of the class is “The Whole Package” Jan and Kyra are looking at the entire Total Health makeover Plan in light of a vegan lifestyle. We’re sharing an excerpt of Day 1 here. In this section they are talking about the effects of chemicals.
This is just a small part of yesterday’s post which included information and how-to videos on the whole food of the day, also a vegan challenge a new recipe forum, and lively discussion.
It’s not too late to join in and become a part of this class. http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php
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The first step in Marilu Henner’s Total Health Makeover (the green book) is “Eliminate Dangerous Chemicals, Additives, and Preservatives.” This is SO vegan! When Marilu wrote the Green Book, the average consumer was eating 140-150 pounds of food additives a year – ugh. We hate to imagine what it is now. You’ve heard “if you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it” and this is really true. Become a label reader, or better yet, buy food that you can see all the ingredients without a label, like kale, apples, carrots, you get the idea. Organic is best – not a guarantee, but certainly closer to chemical-free than produce that was grown with chemical fertilizers and sprayed with major pest control chemicals. Learn what some of the things on labels actually mean. If you have a smart phone, try looking up a few things while you are in the grocery store. You might lose your appetite — remember the red dye used at high profile fast food joints that is made with South American beetles? Avoid BHA, BHT, MSG, Nitrates, Nitrites, any artificial flavor or color, rBGH (aka Bovine Growth Hormone – do you really want to eat that?) and artificial sweeteners. (Read Chapter 4 in the green book for details.) Our best advice is stay away from all meat, processed foods, white stuff like rice, flour, sugar (because it has been bleached!), household chemicals, cleaning products, unnatural surfaces (vinyl, laminates, carpet), and always drink filtered water! Resign from the “Chemistry Set” and join the “Clean Team!”
June 17, 2012
VIV LA VEGAN
Today is Day 1 of VIVA LA VEGAN. This class is held in the member’s area and is one of our most popular classes. Jan and Kyra, our resident vegan experts have managed to out-do themselves every year. If you’re a committed Veg or Vegan this class is for you.
If you’re just getting started on a healthy lifestyle this class is for YOU too! There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the benefits of a plant based lifestyle. Learn about it right here. Marilu has been touting the benefits for years!
Not a member? Not a problem!
Sign up here and you won’t miss a day. http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php
Enjoy recipes, nutritional info, menu planning, how to videos and real time chats with Marilu. All of that life changing information at, literally, pennies a day!
Here’s what Coach Jan had to say about this class:
It is about introducing a healthier lifestyle, giving many options, and encouraging people to try new things. There is no judging, only kind encouragement. Our recipes are delicious, ones the whole family can enjoy. It’d say that most of the people who take the class are not vegan and won’t become vegan. Most are willing to try new things during class, and they just might come out of class with a new appreciation for the way food affects how they feel, and be enlightened about a sustainable lifestyle. We’ll be talking about far more than what goes on your table. I think it it’s worth joining for the month just to see how to prepare an artichoke and how to pack for 3 weeks in Europe in a 16″ x 20″ bag! (Yes, videos!) Marilu.com is a fun supportive community, and I hope will join us for two short weeks that could change your life!
CHECK IT OUT…you’ll be glad you did !
June 16, 2012
VIVA LA VEGAN BEGINS TOMORROW !
Join us in the member’s area for our 4th annual VIVA LA VEGAN class !
Whether you’re already committed to a vegan lifestyle or you’re just interested in learning more about a plant based diet this class is for you. Jan and Kyra, our wonderful coaching team, walk the walk and they understand your questions and needs. They will be tackling each of the 10 steps of Marilu’s Total Health Makeover from the perspective of a vegan lifestyle.
Marilu will be right alongside and you can chat with her in our private chat room and learn about her journey to a healthy vibrant life.
The next ten days can CHANGE YOUR LIFE !!
NUTRITIONAL INFO
RECIPES
MENU PLAN
HOW-TO VIDEOS
REAL TIME CHATS WITH MARILU
INTERACTIVE MEMBER SUPPORT IN A SAFE SECURE ON-LINE COMMUNITY
Join today. Don’t miss a minute. http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php
June 15, 2012
Busy month for Marilu and Marilu.com
This has been a busy time for Marilu and so of course, for Marilu.com as well. That means lots of interesting news for you. If you’re in the Chicago area check out The Chicago Health Freedom Expo. All of the information is in this link:
http://www.healthfreedomexpo.com/site/
There will be tons of great information and a roster of wonderful and fascinating presenters including MARILU HENNER.
And then on Monday be sure to join us in the member’s area for our 4th annual VIVA LA VEGAN class in the member’s area. This is by far our mopst popular class as it speaks to the growing awareness of the benefits of a plant based diet.
This class includes nutritional information as well as featured ingredients and how to videos. Our coaches, Jan and Kyra, an amazing mother/daughter team, manage to out-do themselves every year. This year they’re taking the 10 steps of Marilu’s Total Health Makeover and breaking them down one by one in the context of a vegan lifestyle !
Click here in order to purchase your membership and be a part of this incredible TEN DAY class. http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php
June 14, 2012
Marilu, Oprah, and Nick
Those of you who were in chat with Marilu last week will remember that she mentioned her son Nick appearing this week in “A Real High School Musical: Requesting Back-up”. This episode airs tomorrow (SATURDAY JUNE 16th) at 10:00 p.m./ 9:00 central on Oprah Winfrey’s new network OWN.
Check out this clip. Yes, that’s Marilu’s son Nick! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!
A Real High School Musical: Requesting Back Up
As Nick contemplates how his dance steps with translate into a genuine performance for the teacher that changed his life, he eagerly waits to hear back from his friends, who he’s depending on to be back up dancers.
June 13, 2012
Chicago area…..meet Marilu!
If you’re in the Chicago area you’ve got several chances to see and/or hear Marilu this weekend.
On Friday morning, June 15th Marilu will be a guest on Mancow Radio …..WJJG 1530 on your dial ! That begins at 7:00 a.m.
At 8:15 you can catch Marilu on WFLD Fox TV in an interview with Anna Devlantes.
Then head on over to Books-A-Million (144 South Clark Street, Chicago) to see Marilu in person at NOON.
Additionally there’s another fantastic event that you can attend on Saturday June 16th. THE HEALTH FREEDOM EXPO where Marilu will be one of the featured speakers. This is held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conference Center.
Learn more about this event by checking out this link: http://www.healthfreedomexpo.com/site/
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