A Balanced Perspective Weekly
on Health and Wellness
February 22, 2007
1. Last Week's Newsletter & CSA Food Solutions
2. Wellness Packages
3. Orlando News
4. Cooking Classes - 2007
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1. Last Week & CSA Food Solutions
Wow! It looks like there was a major jumble in last week's
newsletter. I have no idea what happened, but the first half of
the article was at the bottom of the newsletter and the 2nd
half at the top. I sent it out via webmail instead of Outlook,
so perhaps that had something to do with it. I will forward
you a copy of the real thing after I send this one out. Did
any of you receive last weeks newsletter in a normal
format?
Blessing Our Friends and Family
I have been promising you some tips on what to do with all
of the fresh produce you will get every week if you join a
CSA this year. I am already so excited to hear that many of
you have already looked into joining. Yay! It so good for the
environment, so good for the community, and almost surely
guarantees that you will eat more vegetables.
When you find out which day will be your regular pick-up for
the weekly harvest, schedule out an hour extra in your
calendar to prepare your food for the week.
When you arrive home with the farm fresh produce (just
talking about it makes my mouth water!) assess what you
have. In the first weeks of the season you will probably get
a lot of leafy greens, herbs, and strawberries. This is
variable depending on the CSA you join.
HERBS
Herbs often come in bunches that are more than we need for
the use of one dish. Storing them can be frustrating if you
are not acquainted with the best ways. I would break it
down for you here, but Martha Stewart has already done this
in a simple way. I definitely recommend her advice on this:
http://www.lavistacsa.org/Recipes/Martha_Stewart__Storing
_Fresh_/martha_stewart__storing_fresh_.html
Lettuces
With your leaf lettuces, I recommend washing them and then
drying them in a salad spinner or letting them drain on a
paper towel for about an hour. Then wrap them in a dry
paper towel and put them in a container to store in the fridge.
Don't put them in the fridge while wet. Some people use
plastic bags, and that will work okay, but I find that my
lettuces last longer when I use something like a tupperware
container instead. I also like to rip up my lettuces before
hand. Some people wouldn't recommend this, but I find that
for those who are on the go, it makes it very easy to create
a salad when you want to cut down on prep time.
Think about how you'll want to use the salad produce you
have for the week and purchase any supplemental items you
like at the grocery store.
I definitely recommend freezing some of your herbs (see
Martha Stewart link) if you don't plan on using them within
the week. There will be other vegetables that you'll want
to go ahead and steam or sauté and place in freezer bags.
Steaming & Sautéing
Steaming and sautéing mixed veggies plain, with a little
salt, or teriyaki sauce is always a simple and easy way to
prepare dishes. You can then stick them in serving size
freezer bags, place them in the freezer, and grab and go
for work, or for dinner.
As the season progresses, I will be including recipes and
ideas for you in the newsletter based on the specific
produce you will be getting. I cant' wait! But now you
know how to handle the lettuces and herbs.
Eat more greens today! :-) Get prepared for spring.
Love
Melissa
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2. Wellness Packages - Make This Year Different
The Lifestyle Makeover
I don't know what I'm doing with my life. I'm not satisfied
with my career, my relationships are not going anywhere.
I'm not really where I want to be.
Sound like you? This package will cover career, relationships,
spirituality, and health. You'll gain a stronger hold on your
identity, and find satisfaction moving forward towards
discovering and completing personal goals and projects.
6 sessions - $675
The Nutrition and Health Makeover
I don't eat what I should, nor do I stick to an exercise plan.
I'm not even sure if I know what I should eat! I find myself
snacking on junk food and eating poorly when I'm at work or
traveling. I want to have more energy and be fit. I want to
grow old healthy!
This package is for the typical New Yorker. You want to be
conscious about your health, but you are not making it happen.
You want more energy and to eat better. In this plan we'll get
down to the nitty gritty about what is getting in the way for
you, and how you can achieve a healthier you without
cramping your lifestyle. We'll create a therapeutic lifestyle
plan that works just for you!
3 sessions - $375
The Weight Loss Makeover
I'm tired of not sticking to my diets. I'm ready to make a
commitment to my health. I want to see my real body
underneath this cushion. I want to feel good when I walk
down the street and enter a room.
Sticking to a weight loss plan is hard. No doubt about it! This
program is designed to get you off the dieting cycle and get
you on a plan to achieve results. It's for individuals who are
ready to make a change and commit to giving this gift to
themselves. No more quick fix attempts. This is the real deal!
10 sessions - $1125
I Am - Strategic Solutions for Women in their 20's
I love working with young women! It's a time in life where you
are testing your own identity and power in this world, yet
sometimes you feel conflicted by the pressure of your parents'
and peers' ideas about what track you should be on. You have
your own mind and you want to use it...but sometimes you're
not sure about your different opinions. This program deals with
self-image, self-respect, confidence, and effective decision
making.
5 sessions - $575 (sliding scale available for this program...
please call or e-mail me for details)
All programs can be adjusted to fit your specific needs. Number
of sessions can be increased or decreased based on your goals.
Payments plans available.
Contact me with any inquiries
melissa@myheartdances.com 917-689-6530
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"For whatever reason, people are so inclined to spend
money on a health club membership and working out their
body, but when it comes to working on the mind and
emotions, people are more hesitant. I remember the
session that we had together and all of the advise and
direction that you provided was truly excellent. You really
made a very positive impact on my life and I can tell that
you are exceptionally gifted in this area. You have a very
intuitive sense and are able to put all the pieces together
very quickly and correctly. These are very good skills for
the type of coaching that you do, and I hope that more
people will see how they can benefit from the coaching
that you provide." - J.R.
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3. Orlando News....
The weekly weight loss group for women in Orlando has
kicked off. If you would like to be a part of this program
please contact me for details!! Don't be intimidated! :-) Do
this for you!
917-689-6530 or melissa@myheartdances.com
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4. Cooking Classes - 2007
(located on the Upper West Side)
Organic Food, Organic FUN, and Good Company
Thank you for sharing you home, knowledge, great recipes,
and warm friends. There's something very intimate about
creating and sharing a meal with others. It was interesting
to learn about your holistic health background and cook
with new ingredients. I look forward to taking more classes
with you. - Heather
Tuesday, March 6 (3 spots available)
Soba Noodles w/ Carrots in Veggie Broth
Bok Choy w/ Onions and Portobello
White & Sweet Potato Mash
Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
Sunday, April 14 - (11 am class) - no cook picnic dishes
Vegan Chicken Salad
Citrus Infused Guacamole
W/tortillas
Spring Citrus Salad
Carob-Almond Butter Balls
Thursday, May 3
Thai Peanut Soup
Vegetable Summer Rolls
Lime-peanut sauce
Spring Spritzer Cooler
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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