Marilu Henner's Blog, page 238

See Marilu in March!

I'll be performing my new club act at The Gardenia in Los Angeles on March 4, 5, and 6! The show is at 9 pm each night. I hope to see you there!

The Gardenia

7066 Santa Monica Blvd.

West Hollywood, CA. 90038

Street Parking

RESERVATIONS 323-467-7444

 

Ice age posture check!

If the next ice age started right now, how would you be frozen in time?

Would your chin be jutting forward?

Would your shoulders be rounded?

Would you be slumped in your chair?

Is that how you would want to be stuck forever?

Sit up. You look maaaahvelous, dahling.

 

♥ Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Tomato basil soup ♥

Every winter needs a good tomato soup. This one goes together easily with the help of some pantry items, and it's heart healthy!

If you have extra soup, serve the leftovers on top of cooked brown rice and sprinkle with a little hot sauce for a whole different taste.

 

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Tomato Basil Soup

Blue * Serves 6

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and chopped (optional)
2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes (try Muir Glen fire-roasted), with...

Question of the day

Ask yourself one question. "Am I the best version of myself?"

~ Marilu Henner, Total Health Makeover

 

If emotional eating is getting in the way of your success, join the Stop, Drop & Roll class, now in session (don't worry, Coach Heather will help you catch up).

 

New beginnings

If you need a fresh start, this is a good week for it.

The Chinese New Year started on Sunday – it's the year of the tiger. While the traditional association is for people born during this year, there are a few Tiger characteristics that you may want to adopt.

Brave, courageous * try something new; be fearless; take risks
Hunter * pursue your goals; don't let anything stand in the way of success
Competitive * challenge yourself
Leader * take control of your life

 

President's Day was on...

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Black beans and rice

This is a simple meal for busy days. Mix everything in the crockpot in the morning, and just cook the rice and make a salad. Dinner is ready without a lot of trouble.

The beans freeze well after cooking.

Serve with brown rice and a big green salad.

Or mash the finished beans a little and serve in whole-grain tortillas, as burritos. Serve with green salad, chopped tomatoes, and sliced avocado.

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Black Beans and Rice

Blue * Serves 8

1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and sorted
1...

Class news * Stop, Drop & Roll starts tomorrow

Class starts tomorrow!

Members look for an email in your inbox.

Not a member? Join now and take the Stop, Drop & Roll class on emotional eating and self-sabotage.

 

A little love advice

So many songs about love – so which one to pick? Not the same one we used last year… that would be cheating.

Here's one that gets us up and dancing. It's fun, it appeals to all ages (seriously, if young people think it's old music, it's at least classic Motown, and they can always do that bouncy head-banging thing they're so fond of), and it's not too lovey-dovey. Whatever your relationship status, it's good advice.

Ready to dance? This one will put you in a good mood. Enjoy!

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♥ Book review * Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease ♥

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure

by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD

If you or someone you love has heart disease, this is the book to read. Dr Esselstyn has been able to reverse heart disease (in general terms, that's when an artery is blocked by plaque) in his patients by changing their diet.

The Western diet of animal foods, lots of fat, and lots of processed food contributes to – or maybe even causes – heart disease. To...

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Gingered snow pea stir-fry and braised baby bok choy

This year Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year fall on the same day. So why not serve an excellent Chinese meal to your special valentine? Then let out your inner tiger (it's the start of the year of the tiger, after all) – you won't be weighed down by a heavy meal.

Both of these recipes are easy to make and don't require too much advance preparation.

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Gingered Snow Pea Stir-fry

Blue * Serves 2

1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 12.3 ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
2...