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A Balanced Perspective Weekly 
on Health and Wellness
May 25, 2006

1. Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend
2. Website Highlight Of The Week - Where To Eat
3. Cooking Classes 
4. Improve Your Relationship with Food and Your Body

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1. Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend

I'm really looking forward to this weekend.  I'm going
to the beach!  I hope you also have something
relaxing planned.  I thought I'd send out a few recipes
that might help you enjoy the 3 day vacation.

2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1/2 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 tablespoon orange juice

1/2 tablespoon pineapple juice

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

salt to taste

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)

 

In a large bowl, stir together the avocados, lime juice,
orange juice, pineapple juice, cumin, cilantro and salt.
Mix in hot pepper sauce if using. Serve immediately, or
refrigerate until serving. Place one of the avocado pits
into the bowl to help keep it fresh.  

Carob Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
3/4 c peanut butter (no additives or sugar)
1 large egg
1/2 c applesauce
2 1/2 T brown rice syrup
1/2 c almond or hazelnut milk
1 c whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 T baking powder
1/2 c carob chips  (chocolate chips if you don't like carob)
1/2 c peanuts (optional)

Enjoy the recipes!!

Melissa

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"I thought by going to Melissa I would get a few dieting tips, some
new recipes to try at home, maybe lose 2 or 3 pounds, and walk
away feeling pretty good about myself.  What I received from my
sessions with Melissa was so much more!  Melissa went to the root
of my "troubles" and concerns, she lead me to a place where I could
let go, forgive, and be more proactive about my dreams.  Since
Melissa, I have been dancing and performing more than ever and 
feeling much more positive about my life and career.  I sought out
Melissa to lose five pounds yet, in the end, I wound up gaining so
much more than anticipated.  I have filled my life with so much
meaningful matter that craving healthy foods has come naturally and
I desire them in order to support my lifestyle.  My achieved weight
loss ended up being just an added bonus."  -CB, Dancer, NYC

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2. Website Highlight Of The Week - Where To Eat

Health friendly restaurants listed by neighborhood in Manhattan

http://www.myheartdances.com/resources/eat.htm

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3. Cooking Classes 
(located on the Upper West Side)

Organic Food, Organic FUN, and Good Company

"I truly enjoyed the cooking class. It was more than I expected.
I met some really interesting people, and Melissa was a great
instructor, patient and very informative. Not to mention the dish
we made (salmon burgers, quinoa,and our very own salad dressing)
were all so easy to make and very tasty and satisfying. I look
forward to taking another class soon" - Valerie-Saun Alerte 

Thurs. May 25
Soba Noodles w/ Sesame
Homemade Citrus Guacamole
Kenyan Style Collard Greens (You will be amazed!)
Brown Rice Crispy Treats (w/ Peanut Butter)

Tues. June 13
Veggie Burgers
Hummus w/ Tortilla Chips
Mesclun Green Salad
w/ Parsley Ginger Dressing
Frozen Fruit Smoothies

Thurs. June 22
Salmon Burgers
Minty Millet
Sautéed Mushrooms w/ Zucchinni
Brown Rice Crispy Treats


Pre-Register Today – Only $40 per class
All classes are held on the Upper West Side

Class is from 6:30 until 8:30p.m.
And includes all of the following

*Hands-on instruction
*Meet new people
*Learn cool facts and tips about the food you’re eating
*Get healthy tips
*Receive a copy of the recipe to take home
*Enjoy a DELICIOUS meal at the end of class!
 Made by The Fabulous You!

Please contact Melissa at Melissa@myheartdances.com for
more details and to register or call 917-689-6530

**Classes are fun, relaxed, and not intimidating!  They are
great for beginners!

**Private classes are also available, more details at:
http://www.myheartdances.com/services/cook_class.htm

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