Marilu Henner's Blog, page 143

Cancer Screening…educate yourself

If you were in chat with Marilu last week you know that there was conversation regarding the difference between Mammography and Thermography, with some members sharing their experience with both types of testing.  We all know the importance of regular screening and we encourage you to speak with your doctor about what's right for you.  Insurance companies vary in what they will cover so you'll want as much information as possible before you pursue one avenue over another.  This article may serve to help you. 

Knowledge is power.

http://www.drnorthrup.com/members/guest_author.php?id=317

Eco-Friendly Fashion

 

If your healthy lifestyle is making you more aware of ALL purchases, not just food, you might want to check out this article on Eco Friendly Fashion  This isn't for everyone but for many it IS a concern.  There are vegan friendly fashion blogs and tips about where to find fashion, accessories and beauty products that are cruelty free and fair trade, sustainable, and organic.

We're not saying this is the right choice for everyone but it's something that everyone can check out.

http://www.vegnews.com/web/articles/page.do?pageId=3639&catId=8

 

 

Orange Cranberry Muffins (Vegan)

These muffins are delicious, and have a great seasonal flavor.  Perfect for brunch, to pack for a day of hiking or to add to your lunch. 

2 cups flour

1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

zest of one whole orange

1/2 cup sucanat (plus 1/4 cup for tossing berries)

3/4 cup almond milk

1/4 cup fresh squezzed orange juice

1/3 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 cup fresh whole cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional..but highly recommended)

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Combine dry ingredients and zest

Combine sucanat, milk, O.J. oil, vanilla and vinegar

Add dry to wet and stir in cranberries that have been tossed with sucanat

Fill paper lined muffin tins 1/2 full.  Add crumb topping if desired.  (recipe follows)

Bake at 375 for 15 minutes

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Topping:

2/3 cup sucanat

2/3 cup flour

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup Earth Balance margarine

Mix all ingredients together until well blended

Food for Thought

This may not apply to every situation in your life but it will surely apply to many that you will face this week.  Stay focused, stay determined.


…"Determination, patience and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation." ~Anon

FLAX

You might be adding flax to your diet but do you know WHY?  (how many times do you hear someone say "It's supposed to be good for you" but they don't know what's so good about it?  Here's the scoop on Flaxseed:

There are 3 potentially beneficial components; plant based omega 3 fats, fiber, and disease fighting compounds called lignans. A study done at The Mayo Clinic suggests that 40 grams of crushed flaxseed can cut the frequency of  hot flashes.  There are several reports that it may lower "bad" cholesterol, including an interesting study in China that found those benefits more pronounced in women.  (Note: There are some doctors who suggest that pregnant and nursing women avoid flax until more studies are done.)

Educate yourself to know what's right for you. If you're adding flax to your diet it's important to know that the benefits come from crushed flax seeds since whole flax seeds are not easily digested.

It's (not so ) Complicated

Life is busy, life is stressful,  and commitments pile up like cars on the freeway.  It doesn't have to be complicated.  Take a look at a few suggestions to un-complicate your life.  Then make your own list of what you need to do to keep sane and keep on moving.

1. EAT CLEAN …Nothing will mess with your emotions and complicate your life like a sugar high, constipation and break outs. 

2. RETREAT … We talked about this on the first day of the "Ever Grateful" class.  Take time for yourself.  Turn off the news for a day, put aside anything that's non pressing and just regroup.

3. SAVE THE DRAMA FOR YOUR MAMA …Walk away from gossip, unpleasantness and anything else that brings you down.  Think "higher plane".

4. RETHINK THAT TEXT …Is it really THAT important or can it wait until you've got a free minute?  Just because you CAN multi task doesn't mean you HAVE to. 

5. SEX …What are you waiting for?  Just enjoy. Stop waiting for the perfect time, or the perfect body.  Enjoy the one you have now. 

6. THROW SOMETHING OUT …There are things in that mending pile you don't even LIKE.  If you did you would have had them altered by now.  Give them away, throw them away, or cut them up and use them to wrap presents.  Just get that ugly old pile out of the corner.

7. BE IN THE MOMENT …Don't let craziness build.  Enjoy the moment you're in so you can remember it later.  Every day holds something we can enjoy and/or learn from. 

This is a tip of the iceberg list.  Make your own.  You should have no trouble hitting 10, 20 or a hundred  reminders that will make your life less complicated.  Post them on the boards.  Sharing and support are what makes this community special!

Inside Out

Summer may be over but caring for your skin should still be on your to-do list.  For many people the harsher winter weather is just around the corner.  The right cleansers and moisturizers can only do so much. What you put IN your body has as much effect on your skin as what you put ON it.  If you think a skin care regimen has to be punishing, expensive or time consuming read this to find out how it can be incorporated into your meals to make skin care delicious.

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/4Yedis/honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-market-bag

Sexy Reasons to Add Variety to Your Workout

Everyone knows that a healthier you means a healthier sex life.  But did you know that mixing it up will work new muscle groups, move you closer to your fitness goals and keep your mind sharp in the process?  No one wants to fall into a rut in the gym OR the bedroom.  If you've never tried yoga as part of your workout you might want to read this article to see how a little "steam heat" can re-vamp your love life.  (I guess there's something to that old line from Friends when Phoebe uses her most sultry voice to say "I'm very bendy.")

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/yoga/have-good-sex

Join today….chat with Marilu TOMORROW !

Marilu will be hosting a chat in real time in the member's area tomorrow, Wednesday October 5th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 10:00 a.m. Pacific.  

Find out all about her upcoming appearances, including her shooting schedule for a brand new TLC series, "Here's To Your Health".    She may be coming to a city or town near YOU ! 

These chats are always fun but this one promises to be full of exciting new information including a behind the scenes look at the new show based on Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, UNFORGETTABLE, as well as Marilu's upcoming appearance on Grey's Anatomy. 

There's a lot going on and we'd love you to be a part of it !!

Meatless Monday…Rigatoni and "Sausage in Tomato "Cream" Sauce

Serve this dish to company.  They will never know they're eating a vegan dish.  They will only know it's delicious.

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 sweet onion chopped

2 small zucchini, chopped

1/2 pkg. Gimme Lean Sausage, crumbled

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Tablespoons Earth Balance

1/4 cup vermouth

1/4 cup soy or coconut creamer

3/4 cup almond milk

1/2 t. each, sea salt, pepper, ground sage

5 plum tomatoes

3 ounces tomato paste

5 leaves basil sliced in chiffonade

In hot pan add olive oil and saute garlic, onion, zucchini and "sausage".  When sausage is browned add vermouth and allow to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.  Add Earth Balance and "cream", salt, pepper and sage.

Cook pasta according to directions.  (Rigatoni and ziti rigati are both good choices.)

While pasta is cooking, chop tomatoes and add them to the sausage and veggies in pan.  Stir in tomato paste and add almond milk a small amount at a time until desired consistency. ( Thin sauce with water if needed.) Adjust seasonings.

Add cooked, drained pasta to sauce in pan and stir to coat.

Move to serving dish and top with basil chiffonade