Health & Wellness

This sauce is a nice alternative to a meat variety and packed with fiber and protein.
Lentil Spaghetti Sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T Olive Oil
1 15oz can tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (remove seeds as best you can)
1/2 c water
1/4 c lentils
oregano, salt, pepper and dried basil to taste.

Saute the garlic in oil and then add the remaining ingredients.
Bring to boil and then simmer for 45 minutes, until lentils are softened.
Serve over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

There are still more parties to come….
Follow some of these tips to keep you on track without going overboard.

-Bring the healthy food to the party or potluck.
-Don’t hover around the buffet table, mingle with friends on the other side of the room.
-Use a napkin instead of a plate, you’re likely to eat less.
-Hit the veggie tray.
-Keep the liquid calories in check. Did you know that a cup of eggnog is 343 calories!!
-Before you eat anything, have some water to fill your stomach.
-Bring mints to the party. Pop a mint in your mouth and you won’t be as tempted to nosh.
-Reserve a calorie allowance for dessert. Don’t deprive yourself of a sweet treat; just cutback on the hors d’oeuvres or dinner.
-Fill up on the low calorie foods verses the creamy dips, pastas or heavy cheeses.

Let’s not forget to try and keep up with some exercise throughout the season.
Have a happy one!

Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.

Merry Christmas to you.

Fear imprisons, faith liberates.
Fear paralyzes, faith empowers.
Fear disheartens, faith encourages.
Fear sickens, faith heals.
Fear makes useless, faith makes serviceable.
and most of all
Fear puts hopelessness at the heart of life, while faith rejoices in its God.

-Harry James Fosdick

Many thanks to Lisa for guiding us through a deep meditative experience. I am still feeling the effects this morning.
Just a reminder….” I am calm, relaxed and stress-free”
Wishing you all a balanced and peaceful Christmas.