A Balanced Perspective Weekly
on Health and Wellness
October 15, 2007
1. Important News and Spaghetti Squash
2. 36 : 24 : 36 - THIS WEEK
3. Orlando Weight Loss Group - Meeting in Oviedo
4. Cooking Classes
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1. Important News and Spaghetti Squash
No Trash week is going pretty good! I am having fun trying to
problem solve and catching myself in shameful acts. I'm
learning about new foods and am surprised by how simple
changing just a few of my routines to help the environment
can be.
If you want to read how the week is going, or commenting
about how your own No Trash experiment is going, visit:
www.blogspot.myheartdances.com I'll be updating it all week.
Important News - SAFE LIST ME :-)
I want to share with you a great recipe I made last night.
But first I want to tell you that myheartdances.com has been
regularly getting blocked by hotmail, yahoo, and on very rare
occasions gmail. So, if you want to help make sure you
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melissa@myheartdances.com AND newsletter@myheartdances.com
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Spaghetti Squash
As a result of my trip to the farmer's market at Union Square
on Saturday, I finally bought some spaghetti squash,
something I have been meaning to do for a long time, but
just never got around to.
What is it?
Spaghetti squash is this amazing winter squash that breaks
off into strings just like spaghetti when you scoop out the
center. You can serve it with tomato sauce and Wa La!, you
have a delicious meal completely made up of vegetables.
Here's what it looks like: www.blogspot.myheartdances.com
You want to cut it in half horizontally. Preheat your oven
to 375 degrees. Sit it on a baking sheet flesh side down,
skin side up. Bake it for 30 to 40 minutes, until the inside is
tender.
While my squash was cooking, I diced a yellow onion and
chopped up six cloves of garlic. I sautéed these in a
tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Then I cut two
large Portobello mushrooms into bite size pieces and added
them to the sauté with about a quarter cup of water. I then
covered until the mushrooms became tender. Just a few
minutes.
I put the sautéed vegetables in a bowl and heated up some
pasta sauce. I used tomato basil by Walnut Acres. When
the squash was done, I scooped out the inside and placed it
in a bowl. The tomato sauce was mixed in with the
vegetables and placed in a separate bowl.
You can mix it all together or serve separately. The great
thing about serving separately is that people can put as
much sauce on their spaghetti squash as they want.
Let me know if you try it!
See you next week.
xoxo
melissa
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2. 36 : 24 : 36 - Playing This Week
"Hilarious and heartbreaking true stories from the mouths
of those whose bodies will never be perfect and for whom
a meal will never be just a meal..."
I have heard great things about this theatre performance.
It is about women struggling with dieting and eating
disorders and the stories told are based on each of the
actor's own true life experiences.
www.36-24-36nyc.com
36:24:36 is playing this week at Center Stage.
48 W. 21st St., 4th Floor; Tickets $18
Wednesday, October 17th, 8pm
Thursday, October 18th, 8pm
Reservations are required:
thirtysix.twentyfour.thirtysix@gmail.com
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Within the past few months I have made huge lifestyle
changes. I take time to listen to what my body needs.
My cravings for artificial sweeteners and processed foods
have diminished. I cook with all whole foods and feel
stronger, more alert, vibrant, and healthy. I have a
renewed passion for life and sense of well-being. I am
overcoming my eating disorder, exploring my spirituality,
and discovering new possibilities for a gratifying career
path. I treasure our relationship. Thank you so much for
your support.
Elyse, Dancer, NYC
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3. Orlando Weight Loss Group - Now Meeting in Oviedo
The Orlando Women's Weight Loss Group is now primarily
meeting in Oviedo and walking (for exercise) just before their
meeting. If you are interested in being a part of the group.
please contact me. 917-689-6530
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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
October 18 (full)
Salmon Burgers
Spring Out Quinoa
Sunset Salad
Parsley Ginger Dressing
October 19 (1 spot)
Sweet Potato Miso Soup
Vegan Chicken Salad
Mesclun Green Salad
w/ Carrot Ginger Dressing
October 27
Garlic Braised Tempeh
Buckwheat
w/ Tahini Sauce
California Waldorf Salad
November 2
Creamy Tofu Soup with Mustard Greens
Baked Rosemary Caraway Sweet Potato
Basic Jasmine Rice
Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
New Classes coming in the Fall!
Don't see a class on days that you are available?
Make a request... melissa@myheartdances.com
Pre-Register Today – Only $50 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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