Marilu Henner's Blog, page 234

Fitness Friday * Early birds…

You know what they say about early birds…

Early Birds get what they want.

If you want a fit, toned body, get up early to exercise.

Try an early morning boot camp class.

Run or walk with a friend.

Get to the gym or fitness center before work (hey, they have showers, and you'll free up the bathroom at home for someone else).

You'll start your day by boosting your metabolism, you'll have more energy through the day, you'll be motivated to fuel your body with healthy foods – and your...

See Marilu at The Rrazz Room's Benefit for Haiti

The Rrazz Room at the Hotel Nikko, San Francisco is hosting the 2nd Anniversary Gala & Benefit for Haiti Relief / American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 17, 8 PM.

This is a special night to celebrate the premier nightclub of the West coast with a star-studded lineup including: Marilu Henner, Lucie Arnaz, Stefanie Powers, Paula West, Valarie Pettiford, Linda Purl, Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill, Sarah Dash, Edna Wright & Honey Cone, Sandra Reaves-Phillips, Kim Nalley and more!

Get tickets...

Chat transcript * Marilu talks with PCRM group

If you missed yesterday's chat with Marilu and the PCRM crowd, it's here!

Read the chat transcript here.

Stop by next Tuesday, March 16 at 1 PM Eastern/10 AM Pacific for another chat with Marilu. These chats are a collaboration between Marilu.com and PCRM's 21-day Vegan Kickstart program.

 

Green living * Indoor air quality

One thing we don't pay enough attention to is indoor air quality. Are there improvements you can make?

Add houseplants * Many common houseplants help filter indoor air quality. Try philodendron, dracaena, English ivy, spider plant, weeping fig, golden pothos, peace lily, Chinese evergreen, bamboo, and snake plant – all recommended by NASA.

Reduce plastics * Swap your plastic shower curtain liner for a fabric one (you can wash it, too!).

Change air fresheners * Stop using commercial sprays and...

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Split pea soup

Yum, another delicious vegan recipe! Use green split peas, and you'll get your green in today, too! If you want, you can add several handfuls of chopped spinach or a couple of stems (pull the leaves off the stem) of chopped kale to this (see, we're serious about greening you up for St. Patrick's Day).

~*~ ~*~ ~*~

Split Pea Soup

Blue * Serves 8

2 cups split peas, washed
2 quarts water
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup diced onions
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup diced potatoes
1 garlic clove minced
1 bay...

Avoid cravings and earn big $aving$

Get yourself some green by keeping track of all the money you spend on bad food and bad habits.

You know what we're talking about – the candy bar you pick up at the checkout counter, the drive-through fast food stop that just "happens" to be on your way, the cigarettes you smoke when you're out with friends, the way you hit "snooze" instead of going to the gym.

Figure out the cost of your gym membership per visit (aiming for three times a week is reasonable). How much does it cost you to s...

Green is in the Italian flag, too

The next time you cook pasta, add a handful of baby spinach for every serving. Just drop it into the pasta water about 2 minutes before the pasta is done cooking. Drain the pasta and spinach into a colander, and top with your favorite sauce.

It's easy to add GREEN (and all its nutrients) to your meals.

 

Chat with Marilu and Dr. Neal Barnard today

Join a public chat with Marilu and Neal Barnard, M.D. right here at Marilu.com.

Dr. Barnard is the founder and president of Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. PCRM is a group of doctors and laypersons working together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion. Recently, Marilu worked with PCRM to help improve the school lunch program.

TODAY * Tuesday, March 9 * 10 PM Eastern (7 PM Pacific)

The CHAT ROOM (< click that) will be open just b...

Imperfect is the new perfect

Here's some music to get you moving – inside and out.

You don't need to fit anyone else's idea of perfect to be your best. You don't need to measure yourself against someone else' standard of beauty. Your beauty and your perfection come from within. Celebrate who you are and who you are becoming each day.

And while you're at it, take care of your body with some movement.

Get up and dance.

//www.marilu.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/08 Imperfect Is The New Perfect.mp3

~*~ ~*~ ~*~
Amazon.com...

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Confetti rice & rye

Confetti R&R is a Purple Week staple for many followers of Marilu's Total Health Makeover®, You can use up leftover Rice & Rye, or make some fresh for this.

You can adapt this recipe to add or substitute other veggies you have on hand. Especially good? Chopped fresh spinach or kale.

~*~ ~*~ ~*~

Confetti Rice and Rye

Purple * Serves 3-4

2 cups of cooked brown rice and rye*
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup julienne red cabbage
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/8 c...