Health & Wellness

Take advantage of the fresh corn that is available this season and enjoy this easy soup. If you don’t have fresh corn, use frozen corn that is thawed and drained.
Sweet Corn Soup
10 ears of white or yellow corn
3 1/2 c vegetable broth
2 T unsalted butter
2 medium size onions, chopped
salt and pepper
2 1/2 c low fat milk
cilantro leaves for garnish
1.) Husk corn and slice kernels into a bowl using a sharp knife. You should have about 6 cups of corn. Set aside one cup of corn to stir into the pureed soup. Put the the remaining corn and broth in a soup pot and simmer, covered for about 15 minutes.
2.)In a skillet, melt the butter and chopped onions with a dash of salt over medium heat until soft and golden, 25 minutes- 30 inutes. Add the onions to the corn, along with the milk and puree the soup in a blender, in batches, until smooth.
3.) Return to pot and add reserved kernels, salt and pepper to taste.
4.) Serve hot and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serves 6-8

Time to exercise the mind….
The Book Club is working on the Steig Larson Trilogy for the summer and meeting on Monday, September 20 at 7pm in the parlor to discuss all three books.
(1.) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
(2.) The Girl who played with Fire
(3.) The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest

No sign up necessary, all are welcome!

With the farmer’s market in full bloom it’s easy to enjoy a salad every night of the week.
If you’re getting a little tired of olive oil and vinegar - change up the dressing and accompaniments. Here are a few suggestions:

Sweet Dijon Dressing
1/3 c red wine vinegar
1/2 t salt and pepper
1 T Dijon Mustard
1 t sugar
1/2 c olive oil
Whisk together and serve with spring mix, blue cheese, sliced green apples and cranberries.

Asian Sesame Dressing
1/2 c rice wine vinegar
1/2 t low sodium soy sauce
2 T honey
1/2 t fresh grated ginger
2 t toasted sesame seeds
1/2 t sesame oil
2/3 c canola oil
Whisk together and serve with romaine and baby spinach leaves, toasted cashews, sliced water chestnuts and tangerine or orange slices.

Caesar Dressing
2 eggs
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 T lemon juice
2 T worcester sauce
1 t salt and pepper
1 t dry mustard
1 c olive oil
4 T parmesan cheese
1 ( 2 oz) can anchovies, drained
Puree the above ingredients in a food processor until fully blended. Keep refrigerated.
Serve with romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese and freshly toasted croutons. Add chicken or shrimp to pack some protein into this salad and it becomes a meal.

If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on a sure fire formula for winning in life, here it is:
You need to take some chances. In fact, take a lot of them. The more chances taken the merrier. And with each chance taken, you get another chance to live life on your terms.
A chance to do your best.
A chance to be your best.
A chance to make your life everything you’ve ever imagined it could be. How could you ask for more? When you show the courage to take a chance on yourself and keep taking chances, chances are excellent that you’re going to start winning.

Our ‘Joy of Walking’ series continues this summer with our second group walk. This walk will be 3 miles in distance and have one moderate size hill. We will meet in the church parking lot at 9 am sharp for stretches and then be on our way. Please let Sandra know you will be attending via e-mail (slane819@yahoo.com) or the sign up sheet in the back of sanctuary. If you have any apprehensions about the hill- please e-mail me and I’ll tell you where you can meet us at the top and still have plenty of distance to walk. Don’t let the hill be the reason you do not join us, please!!!
Hopefully, you are keeping up with your walking journals- if you have not received one - there will be some available on July 17. If you are unable to attend the July group walk - please try to keep up with your walking on your own so you can join us for the 4 mile walk in August. You can do this!!

It’s been a warm summer so far, so please dress in light clothing, wear sunblock, bring a water bottle and most importantly, wear supportive sneakers.

Everyone who attends the July walk - will get their name put into the raffle 3 times for the chance to win a free 30 minute massage and consultation from Sewickley Chiropractic.

“If you aren’t going to go all the way, why go at all?” - Joe Namath

This is a guilt free way to treat your self this summer. Enjoy.
Berry Shake
1 banana, cut into pieces and frozen for at least 1 hour
1/2 c fresh or frozen blueberries
3/4 c low fat or skim milk
1/2 c cold pomegranate or acai juice
1 c fat free, sugar free vanilla icecream or frozen yogurt

Blend all the above ingredients until smooth and pour into glasses and serve.
Serves 2.

Antioxidants. What are they?
Antioxidants are nutrients in food that protect your cells from damage from free radicals. Now you’re probably wondering: What are free radicals, right?
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage your cells. Your body creates them when you digest food or breathe in pollution. This cell damage may increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, cataracts, diabetes or infections.
Therefore, getting more antioxidants into your diet is a good idea. Here are some tips:
-Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables.
-Be adventurous in the produce section and try a colorful fruit or vegetable you have never tried before.
-Plan at least two dinners a week with beans as the main source of protein like hearty bean soups or rice and beans.
-Choose whole grain products such as brown rice and whole wheat bread.
-Add nuts to salads, soups or cereal.
-Eat salsa as a snack, with your scrambled eggs, on a baked potato or with vegetables.

Excerpt from:American Diabetes Association

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
Leo Buscaglia

You could take a spoonful of Vitameatavegamin, see clip below. Or join our summer walking series- details listed on 5/26/10 entry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjWtPhO54s&feature=related

Hope you will join us for any of the walks!

If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live?

Take that first step, with our walking series this summer!