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Food 4 Thought & Mindful Living GrouP
April 2012 Newsletter
 

Upcoming Classes/Events

May 9th at 6:30 pm
Beauty is MORE than Skin Deep
RSVP required (see link below for details)
Village Learning Centre
733 19th Street
Des Moines, Iowa

May 17th at 6:00 pm
Simple Steps to Health and Wellness
RSVP required (see link below for details)
Adio Chiropractic
2925 Ingersoll Avenue 2nd floor,
Des Moines, Iowa

June 8th 5:00 - 8:00pm
Ladies Night - Food, Wine, and Vendors
Adio Chiropractic
2925 Ingersoll Avenue 2nd floor,
Des Moines, Iowa

Join us for an upcoming Mindful Living Group Meeting. Access the link and click on "join us" to receive automatic emails when new meetings are scheduled: http://www.meetup.com/The-Des-Moines-Mindful-Living-Meetup-Group/   
FEATURED SUPERFOOD

Quinoa
 

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is not a grain; it is actually a seed and related to the spinach family. When cooked, quinoa is light, fluffy, slightly crunchy and subtly flavored. It actually cooks and tastes like a grain, making it an excellent replacement for grains that are difficult to digest or feed candida (a systemic fungal infection). Some of the nutrients in quinoa include: Complete protein. Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles. Magnesium helps relax your muscles and blood vessels and effects blood pressure. Quinoa contains high levels of this vital nutrient. Fiber:  Quinoa is a wonderful way to ensure that you consume valuable fiber that eases elimination and tones your colon.  Manganese and copper: Quinoa is a good source of these minerals that act as antioxidants in your body to get rid of dangerous cancer and disease-causing substances. Compared to other grains, quinoa is higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc than wheat, barley, or corn. Quinoa, in its whole grain form, may be effective in preventing and treating these conditions: Breast cancer, Diabetes, Insulin resistance.


 Tower Garden Highlights

 

Overview of Tower Garden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M5S2OlZcqA

About the Creator of the Tower Garden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlDnbFFTpgI

More Details on the Tower Garden
www.TowerGarden.com



Learn/watch Simple Steps to a Healthier Family Diet


  

FEATURED INFO/STUDY

Discovery: Telomeres Are Key to Immune Function, Wellness, AND Anti-aging!
                            
Telomeres are sequences of DNA, located at the ends of all chromosomes, which serve as cellular clocks of aging. Every time a cell divides, telomeres shorten until they become critically short, and the cell either stops functioning properly or dies. By activating a gene that is normally turned off, the enzyme telomerase has the unique ability to restore telomere length.  This discovery is so significant that the Scientists won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2009.
                          
A major cause of aging is "oxidative stress" which increases the rate of which telomeres get shorter, and increases our rate of aging. Free radicals from processed, junk and fast foods increase oxidative stress and therefore increases the rate of aging.
                          
In human blood cells, the average length of telomeres in a new baby is 8,000 base pairs.  The average length in an elderly person is 1,500 or lower.  Each time a cell divides, an average person loses 30 to 200 base pairs from the ends of that cell's telomeres. Cells normally can divide about 50-70 times and the telomeres get shorter each time until they die or sustain genetic damage that can cause cancer.
                          
The best way for us to protect our telomeres is through the nutrients in fruits and vegetables (antioxidants and enzymes).  That protection will slow down the rate of aging and allow us to live disease-free and youthful for many more years!!
                          
There are many clinical research studies on Juice Plus+ showing reduction in markers for oxidative stress and systemic inflammation. In addition, Juice Plus+ has shown to protect DNA (repairing telomeres).


Recipes

Quinoa Stir Fry

Stir Fry favorite vegetables in Olive Oil & Bragg's Amino Acids; place stir fry over cooked quinoa

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/quinoa-stuffed-peppers-2/


Dairy Free Food Swaps

Daiya Brand cheese instead of dairy cheese

Coconut Milk or Yogurt

Vegan ricotta cheese instead of ricotta cheese
Tofu can be a good source of calcium, protein, and iron. Please know that organic is best to ensure it is non GMO.


Ingredients:
•8 ounces firm tofu
•1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
•1/2 teaspoon minced shallot
•1/2 teaspoon plum vinegar, preferably Umi brand
•1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
•1 teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
•1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
•1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
•Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Preparation:
Press the tofu through a potato ricer into a large bowl. If you don’t have a potato ricer, mash the tofu with your hands until crumbly.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. It should be the consistency of ricotta cheese.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups tofu ricotta "cheese".


Melanie is studying at The Institute of Integrative Nutrition to become a certified Health Coach.
Look for more updates in the upcoming months!

The Food You Eat Nourishes The Thoughts You Think...And Thoughts Nourish Your Life.
Classes, products, and information to empower and educate.
The Tower Garden

The Tower Garden is an aeroponic vertical growing system. Grow herbs, fruits, vegetables and flowers in a small area with water, mineral tonic and air!
www.ms.towergarden.com

Juice Plus+


Juice Plus is 25 fruits, vegetables, berries, and grains (gluten free) placed in a capsule or chewie. 
All are vine ripened, juiced and then dried at low temperature to ensure bioavailabilty. 

Clinical Research:
Phytonutrients are absorved in body
Reduces oxidative stress
Reduces systemic inflammation
Supports healthy immune system
Protects DNA structural integrity
Positive impact on cardiovascular health
Improves Periodontal Health
Ovarian Cancer Study
Improves Skin Health

Research Details

Research Studies Underway

Childrens Health Study: Children ages 4-18 and full time college students can receive Juice Plus+ free for up to 3 years with an adult order!  

Possible changes you may experience after taking Juice Plus+:
Stronger immune system
Fewer colds and infections
Reduced headaches/migraines
More regular/better digestion
Reduced arthritis pain
Improved autoimmune disesae
Energy level increased/sustained
Improved stamina/endurance
Better athletic performance
Build lean muscle mass/lose fat
Loss of inches from waist & hips
Look better/feel better
More alert
Clearer eyes
Sleep better
Reduced allergy & sinus problems
Thicker hair
Stronger or faster growing nails
Smoother/clearer skin
Lower cholesterol/lower blood pressure
Diabetes improvement
Menstrual cramps & achying less
Healthier gums
Faster recovery from injury/surgery
Feel calmer/handle stress better
Easier to quit smoking
Improved blood sugar balance

Upcoming Newsletter Topics

New Recipes

Easy Food Swaps

Upcoming Events

Melanie Schmidt
Wellness Coordinator
515-371-3463

www.Food4Thoughtdm.com
www.msandjuiceplus.com
www.ms.towergarden.com

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This newsletter, Food 4 Thought, and the included information are not medical advice. Please consult your doctor with specific questions/concerns.