Marilu Henner's Blog, page 126

Suit Up

Every magazine, store window, and television morning show is now featuring spring fashion.  Most of it is aimed at women but this article  from VegNews takes a slightly different approach. 

http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=4338&catId=5

This is directed towards the men.  It's all about finding your sartorial style while supporting a vegan lifestyle and companies with compassion at their core! 

 

 

Organize Your Life

Getting organized can help you find extra time in your day and money in your wallet.    Looking for keys and important papers can make you feel disorganized. 

Whether you do a spring housecleaning or not this is a good time to do a spring cleaning of your paperwork.  Take some time to organize your file cabinet, and to have an in and out box for your mail.

Go through old receipts. File appliance warranties where you'll be able to find them.  Put your insurance policies and your pet's health records in an easy to find spot.

Take a look at your cell phone bill and your cable bill.  Know what you're being charged.

Think of this as taking stock before the seasons change and your schedule along with them.  Make time to get involved.  We've got a great class just around the corner.  Booty Camp is always a good time here at Marilu.com and this year it's all about being vibrant and vivacious.  You won't want to miss it !

Credit Cards and Your Health

WHAT you buy isn't the only decision you need to make at the grocery store these days.  How you pay for those purchases is important also.  A recent report in The Journal for Consumer Research indicates that people who are paying with a credit card are more likely to make impulse purchases of expensive snack foods, while those paying with cash will lean towards whole foods and healthier fare.

Studies have suggested that when we use credit cards we don't feel the "pain" of the purchase and may not put as much thought into what we're buying. 

We're not suggesting that you ditch your cards.  Many of us use them wisely, earn cash back and save ourselves trips to the bank and the inconvenience of carrying cash.  Lose a wallet with cash and you've lost the money but credit cards can be cancelled with no financial cost to you.

So if credit is your preferred means of payment go right on using it, but be aware that you may need to think twice when you're traveling the snack aisle. 

Stick to the perimeter of the store and put your hard earned money to work keeping you healthy.

Olive Salad

This olive salad is an easy way to add flavor to sandwiches, wraps and tossed salads.  Or sprinkle it over hummus to spread on toast points as an alternative to bruschetta.  There's big flavor here so a little goes a long way.

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup green olives, chopped

1 cup black olives, chopped

1/2 cup fresh red pepper, chopped

1 cup olive oil

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar

Mix ingredients in a large bowl.  Transfer to an air tight container that can be turned to allow the flavors to blend.  Make 24 hours in advance. 

 

A Profound Look

"WHAT I'VE COME TO UNDERSTAND IS THAT THE KEY TO WEARING YOUR LIFE WELL IS TO FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU HAVE AND, EQUALLY IMPORTANT, KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. YOU HAVE TO TAKE A PROFOUND LOOK AT YOUR DREAMS, GOALS, AND ASPIRATIONS, FOLLOWED BY A GOOD, HARD LOOK AT YOUR ASSETS, RESOURCES, LIABILITIES AND TALENTS.  AND THEN, YOU HAVE TO FIGURE OUT A WAY TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE TWO –WHILE LEARNING TO ENJOY THE ADVENTURE!"

Marilu Henner, "Wear Your Life Well"

Is it time for YOU to take a profound look at your own life?  Imagine what you could do if you marry your own assets to  Marilu's resources?  Classes with Marilu could be the catalyst for lasting change in your life. 

April…Booty Camp (Energize your life and health with this 15 day class that helps you apply the Total Health Makeover Principles to your own life)

May…Memory Makeover with Marilu (Have you watched Marilu's interviews on television and wished you could talk to her directly, ask questions and get input on what's at the forefront of your mind?  Here's your chance.)

June….Viva la Vegan (Learn how to make healthy and flavorful dishes.  There is life beyond french fries and cheese.  This is for anyone interested in the occasional meatless dish or those who are committed vegans.  Something for everyone and all of it delicious!)

"A Night at Sardi's"

This past Wednesday Marilu was a featured performer in "A Night At Sardi's";  a benefit marking the 20th Anniversary of  The Alzheimer's Association. 

Held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel the show was comprised of an all star cast helping to raise funds for the elimination of Alzheimer's through research, and the care and support of affected individuals and their families, as well as reducing the risks of dementia.

See a picture of Marilu at the event here:

http://popstoptv.com/entertainment-411/exclusive-a-night-in-sardis-marilu-henner-discusses-alzheimers-awareness-on-unforgettable-7785.html

Click through the slideshow to see more pictures including some of Marilu's co-stars at the event, including David Hyde Pierce, Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Peter Gallagher, Joey McIntyre, the casts of How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory, comedian Jon Lovitz and more. 

http://blog.sfgate.com/dailydish/2012/03/22/stars-gather-for-a-night-at-sardis-benefit/#3974-1

Avoid the "free" food

It's the weekend and for many of us that means time to kick back and hang out with friends.  If you're meeting in a restaurant be wary of the freebies.  You know what we're talking about.  The chips and salsa aren't the worst thing you could be snacking on but if you're famished you'll be eating mindlessly and having your server refill that basket means even more empty calories.

Try ordering your salad as an appetizer.  It will arrive sooner and you'll be less inclined to overindulge on the less healthy appetizers.

The unlimited biscuits and breadsticks in some chains can be full of fat, and calories and have little or no nutritional value. 

And the dessert that's included in the cost of your meal?   Just because they include it, that doesn't mean you have to eat it. 

Free isn't always a good deal.  The bill always comes due…in one way or another.  

Have a plan and be prepared before you head out this weekend.  Enjoy your friends.  Enjoy good food.  To live your best life choose both wisely.

Meat and Mortality

Yes it's blunt but isn't it healthier to face the truth head on?   What you eat affects how you look, how you feel and how long you live !

The Archives of Internal Medicine recently pusblished a report detailing the results of their study on the link between the consumption of red meat and mortality rates. 

We're including that report here for those of you who prefer to digest all of the numbers and data. 

http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/archinternmed.2011.2287

If you'd like the thumbnail sketch now read this article from VegNews:

http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=4306&catId=8

This is important information but for those of here at Marilu.com it's not news. 

Thanks Marilu for giving us this community where we can support one another in our healthy lifestyle choices !

Ag-Gag

You may have heard about the recent "Ag-Gag" bills in Iowa and Utah.  If you're not sure what these bills are about, or what they mean to you, please check out this article by Dr. Neal Barnard. 

Essentially they exist to protect factory farms and slaughterhouses from exposure when they engage in illegal and unsanitary practices. 

http://www.pcrm.org/media/blog/march2012/ag-gag-bills-seek-to-hide-factory-farm-health

Inhumane conditions are not just an animal welfare issue.  There are serious consequences to the people who consume the products produced under these conditions.   Especially at risk for food borne illness are children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems. 

Be an informed consumer.  If this issue is a concern to you learn what you can do to make your voice heard.

Lunch Money

Take a few minutes today to estimate how much you're spending on lunch each week.  Chances are there's a connection between how much you spend and how much you could improve the quality of your lunches. 

Taking the time to pack a lunch is a great way to have control over what's going into your body and it will save you money as well.  You can make sandwiches and wraps healthier by choosing Veganaise over mayonaise.   Take it a step further and choose mustard or hummus or just load it up with wet veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers. 

Add healthy fats with guacamole and olive oil. 

Pressed for time?  If your workplace has a place to heat food you can take leftovers from your meals.   

Save yourself time and money AND protect your health !