Marilu Henner's Blog, page 218

Sugar, you got me wantin' you

Sugar is not your friend. At least not when it's in your food.

Here's what sugar does for you *

Depletes the body of B vitamins

Leaches calcium from hair, blood, bones and teeth

Interferes with the absorption of calcium, protein and other minerals

Retards growth of valuable intestinal bacteria (the bacteria that aids in digestion by breaking food down)

Overstimulates and causes dramatic mood swings in children, making them unruly (Marilu calls sugar "kiddie cocaine")

Increases opportunities for...

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Portobello burger dijonay

Grilling season is officially here (when it's not raining), so let's try a meatless burger! This mushroom 'burger' has a meaty texture so it will please many of the people who think they want meat. It's also easy to take along to a cookout where you know your options are limited. Your burger goes right on the grill with no extra work for your host.

You can also grill the mushroom on a tabletop grill (like a George Foreman grill).

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Portobello Burger Dijonay

Blue * Serves 1

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Spirit Sunday * See the beauty

Look for beauty today, wherever you are, whatever you're doing.

So often we focus on what's wrong instead of what's right. That's not just true when we think about the world, but also about ourselves. As you look for beauty in the world, also look for your own beauty. What about you – inside and out – is beautiful? (Yes. You are.)

See, notice, celebrate the beauty.

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Marilu's wardrobe – on the set!

This month Marilu.com Members are enjoying a program called Summer Fit and Style ~ A THM® Wardrobe Class. It's all about revamping your wardrobe and redefining or defining for the first time, your own personal style. And it's a lot of fun!

Marilu's on the set right now and she's defining her new character's personal style with her wardrobe. Check out this all new video shot in her trailer!

Want to take the THM® Wardrobe Class? There's still time to sign up! Click here to find out more...

Have a ketchup and relish day

That's right – ketchup and relish (no hot dogs, thanks).

Ketchup (catch up) on the things that you've lost track of this past week. Are your bills paid? Mail sorted/filed/recycled? Laundry done and put away? General clutter under control? Dishes clean and put away? Garden weeded? Bathroom cleaned?

Then add a layer of relish. Relish your family with hugs and time together. Relish your home by enjoying the work you've put into it. Relish your friends with an impromptu party. Relish...

Fitness Friday * Make your own hula hoop!

Member Kim in IN recently shared directions for making your own hula hoop. We've found that the inexpensive ones from discount stores crack easily, so we're looking forward to making our own hoops this weekend – crafts and fitness put together!

Hula hooping is good for your abs and core muscles, as well as good for your legs. Spin the hoop on your arms, and you give them a workout, too. Work your way up to 5-10 minute sessions, and do several sessions a day for a cardio boost, a mental...

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Cocktail tomatoes

Coach Mary Beth shares this extravagant adult appetizer that's perfect for summer weekends.

Serve these with a bowl of olives, a bowl of nuts, and maybe some crisp breadsticks.

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Cocktail Tomatoes

Yellow * Serves 8

1 pint organic cherry tomatoes

1-1/2 cups good quality vodka

1 small hot pepper, diced

sea salt

Pour vodka over tomatoes and add peppers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight or up to 24 hours. Pour into a shallow bowl with just enough of the vodka to come halfway up the...

Make the most of the farmer's market * part 3

When you're at the farmer's market, take the time to find the best.

Walk the whole market, noting which vendors are selling what you're interested in.

Ask for a taste of anything you're interested in – and offer to pay for it. Buying one tomato or one apple or one strawberry or one cucumber to taste may save you from a lot of tasteless ones. "Fresh and local" doesn't always mean delicious.

Know when it was harvested. Foods like corn and peas are much better the day they're picked because...

Throw your body a change-up

Changing your fitness routine is a great energy booster for your body and your mind. You'll be targeting different muscles than usual, and you'll have to pay more attention to what you're doing.

Go to a video store or hop on your computer (Netflix or Hulu) or stop by the library and select a new, exciting exercise video in a category you've never tried before.

Here are some suggestions: salsa dancing, step aerobics, Pilates, yoga, tai chi, Tae Bo, spinning, karate, swing, ballet, jazz...

Make the most of the farmer's market * part 2

Turn your weekly farmer's market trip into a family event.

Walk or bike to your farmer's market if you can. Make it a fitness destination.

Enjoy the 'extras' at your market – music, entertainment, community events, kids' programs, etc.

Bring your own tote bags or baskets. If you walked or biked, be aware of how much you can carry, and how you'll do that.

Bring any clean plastic grocery bags you've collected to the market and offer them to the vendors. You don't have to be the only person...