Tuesday, February 7, 2012
10 workout secrets
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/10-workout-secrets-expert-exercise-tips?page=2
Healthy eating - Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen baby lima beans or regular lima beans
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno (from can or jar)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano or regular oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/3 cup couscous
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients but the couscous, shredded cheese, cilantro and salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Five to 10 minutes before serving (depending on temperature of slow cooker) add couscous, cover and cook, until couscous is tender. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
Just before serving, top each serving with shredded cheese and cilantro.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Quote of the day...
“Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way.”
by Edward de Bono
by Edward de Bono
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Reiki / Aromatherapy with Deborah
To make an appointment, you can contact me via email at dbb1@me.com. Sessions can be done by distance or in Santa Monica.
Kripalu Exotic Carrot Salad Recipe
Exotic Carrot Salad
Serves four.
Prep time: 10 minutes.
Prep time: 10 minutes.
2 cups grated carrots
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds, raw or toasted
¼ cup chunked fresh pineapple
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds, raw or toasted
¼ cup chunked fresh pineapple
Dressing:
¼ cup vegenaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
Grated ginger and fresh cilantro to taste
Pinch salt
¼ cup vegenaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
Grated ginger and fresh cilantro to taste
Pinch salt
Simply mix together salad ingredients and top with dressing.
ROSE - Essential Oil
I choose ROSE because on the month of February, we celebrate Love with Valentine's Day. Even though this day can represent doing something special with our loved ones, I believe we should be thankful for the Love we have around us every day.
Records indicate that the famed Arab doctor and alchemist Avicenna created Rose Essential Oil, possibly by accident, in tenth-century Persia. Since then, the rose has enjoyed great significance as an ingredient in health, household, cosmetic, religious and culinary preparations.
KEY PROPERTIES: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent, sedative, tonic (heart, liver, stomach, uterus)
THE ROSE HAS TRADITIONALLY BEEN CALLED THE 'QUEEN OF FLOWERS', AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH VENUS, THE GODDESS OF LOVE AND BEAUTY.
MIND AND MOOD:The oil's physical effects may be less important than its ability to support the spirit and heal the emotions. As well as easing nervous tension, headaches, depression, insomnia and other stress-related disorders, it is thought to heal the 'inner child' and encourage the expression of Love and Enjoyment of Sensuality. Use it in a massage blend to counter grief, sadness, apathy, envy, vulnerability, sexual fears, self-image problems and shyness.
Quote of the Day...
“I firmly believe that all human beings have access to extraordinary energies and powers. Judging from accounts of mystical experience, heightened creativity, or exceptional performance by athletes and artists, we harbor a greater life than we know. There we go beyond those limited and limiting patterns of body, emotions, volition, and understanding that have been keeping us in dry-dock. Instead we become available to our capacity for a larger life in body, mind, and spirit. In this state we know great torrents of delight.”
Jean Houston
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Quote of the day...
"The universe is a stage on which your mind dances with your body, guided by your heart."
My dreams in 2012...
At the end of 2011, I exercised less, ate more unhealthy food during the Holidays, my kidneys did not feel good; and my energy level lowered tremendously. So I decided to start the year 2012 with a cleansing, and I did 5 days of raw organic vegetable juices. Since then I have been on a healthy diet and it made a big difference on my body, my skin and my performances. I have been able to go back to my routine and exercise at least 5hrs a week, Dancing of course (cardio dance fitness), Yoga, Stairs, Abs; I have so much more energy and I love it. A couple of weeks ago, another of my dreams for 2012 was fulfilled. I received my Second Degree of REIKI. It could not have been more perfect to receive it than on MLK day. REIKI is a natural form of healing, transferring Universal Life Force Energy, bringing an emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual balance. It promotes deep relaxation, removes energy blockages, detoxifies the body, and increases overall well-being.
I decided to offer the 1hr session by DONATION until 04/01/12. You will enjoy my REIKI practice WITH AROMATHERAPY.
To make an appointment, you can contact me via email at dbb1@me.com. Sessions can be done by distance or in Santa Monica.
My other dreams are to continue writing my book and some song lyrics and get one or more published. I would like also learning more about alternative medicine like sound healing and others... Be Healthy, Be Happy my friends...
LOVE to all...
To make an appointment, you can contact me via email at dbb1@me.com. Sessions can be done by distance or in Santa Monica.
My other dreams are to continue writing my book and some song lyrics and get one or more published. I would like also learning more about alternative medicine like sound healing and others... Be Healthy, Be Happy my friends...
LOVE to all...
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