You may have been thinking for awhile, “I’m tired of not having enough energy, barely making it through the day.” Or another common refrain, “I want to enhance my health but I never seem to have enough time.” Many of us are so busy taking care of others that we fail to take care of [...]

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Senior Health Fair, Guilford Senior Center
Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 am -12:00 pm, 32 Church Street, Guilford, CTCalling all senior interested in health living! Join me and many other organizations for information sharing, taste tests and goodies designed to keep you in optimal health.

Filed under: Connecticut, Health - General, Past Events

Recipe of the Month: Bok Choy Apple Slaw
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
6 stalks of bok choy (about 1/2 a head), thinly sliced
1/2 a small onion, thinly sliced
1 granny smith apple, sliced
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seedsDressing:
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey [...]

Filed under: Fruit, Greens, Recipes, Side Dishes, Summer, Vegetables

Why is it that in the summer we naturally crave more fresh and raw foods? These foods have a cooling effect on the body. Their lightness and high water, fiber and vitamin content work together to act as our internal air conditioning during these warm months. At this time of year we also need less [...]

Filed under: Fiber, Raw Foods, Vegetables, Vitamins and Minerals

Summer is finally in full force, and the living is easy! Do you notice how during summertime everything seems promising? The plants are in full bloom, the sun feels glorious on your skin and the longer days give you boundless energy, making you feel like it’s possible to achieve all your desires and dreams. Why [...]

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The man who does things makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all – doing nothing.
- Benjamin Franklin

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July 2007 – Vol 2, Issue 7
In This Issue
 
Try Something New
Food Focus: Raw & Cooling Salads
Recipe of the Month: Bok Choy Apple Slaw
July Events
Why Wait? Optimal Health is Just Around the Corner
 
 
When was the last time you had an adventure? You know, something out of the ordinary that ended up being fun, unexpected or exciting? [...]

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