October 2006 – Vol 1, Issue 3 
In This Issue
 
Time Management
Food Focus: Root Vegetables
Recipe of the Month: Roasted Root Vegetables
Upcoming Events!
Complimentary Health Consultation
 
Greetings! 
 
It’s hard to believe that it’s already October and that we’re quickly headed toward the end of the year. I often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get done what [...]

Filed under: Newsletter Archive

How healthy are you? You may eat veggies and get a moderate amount of exercise but are you in optimal health? This complimentary hour-long session includes a full discussion of your health history and health goals (i.e., losing weight, getting more exercise, lowering cholesterol, etc), and the opportunity to find out more about a personalized [...]

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Upcoming Events!
 
Tuesday, October 17 – Sugar Blues: Kick Your Sugar Habit For Good!
New Haven Public Library, corner of Temple and Elms Streets, 5:30-7:00 pm.
Are you addicted to sugar? Do you suffer the highs and lows of too much sugar in your diet? Do you routinely need an afternoon pick-me-up to give your energy? Learn simple [...]

Filed under: Connecticut, Cooking, Greens, Health - General, Past Events

Recipe of the Month: Roasted Root Vegetables 
  
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25-35 minutes
Serves: 4-6Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
2 parsnips
2 carrots
2 turnips or 1 large rutabaga
1 daikon radish (or substitute/add in your favorites, like squash!)
olive oil
salt and pepper
herbs like: rosemary, thyme or sage, fresh if possible
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 375.
Wash and chop all vegetables into large bite- sized pieces.
Place [...]

Filed under: Fall, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Winter

The roots of any plant are its anchor and foundation; they are the essential parts that support and nourish the plant. Root vegetables lend these properties to us when we eat them, making us feel physically and mentally grounded and rooted, increasing our stability, stamina, and endurance. Roots are a rich source of nutritious complex [...]

Filed under: Blood Sugar, Carbohydrates, Cravings, Digestion, Mood, Vegetables, Whole Food Nutrition, Women's Health

Time Management 
 
Have you ever wished for a few more hours in the day? Why is it that some people seem to get everything done effortlessly and others feel that time constantly eludes them? The secret to managing your time well isn’t working more hours. The secret is working smarter, not harder. It is about prioritizing [...]

Filed under: Organization, Time Management

As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great opportunity to remind those that we love and care about to take the time for self-care. Breast self-exams are an easy and preventative measure that require little time but can have great impact.  Take time today to check yourself and send [...]

Filed under: Prevention, Women's Health

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.
- Mark Twain

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