Health & Wellness

Simple Poached Apricots
3 c water
1/4 c plus 1 T agave nectar
4 strips orange peel, each about 3 inches long
6 medium-ripe apricots, pitted and cut into quarters
1.) Bring water, agave nectar and orange peels to a simmer in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add apricots, pushing down to cover with liquid; reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until apricots are tender, 2-5 minutes.
2.) Transfer apricots with slotted spoon to bowl or dish. Pour just enough liquid over them to cover and return saucepan with remaining liquid to stove. Simmer over med- high until reduced by half and lightly syrupy, about 10 minutes.
3.) Strain syrup into dish with apricots. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve with vanilla yogurt or icecream.
source: Body and Soul

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart.” - Helen Keller

Many thanks to Bobbie Sams for sharing her time and gifts with us.
Here are the “7 Secrets to Successful Weight loss” (not really all that secret, but very good reminders)
1.)Low-fat and low-calorie eating. 1300-1680 calories/day. Maintain this style of eating long term.
2.) Eat 4-5 times/day. Smaller portions and keep this consistent.
3.) Eat breakfast !!!
4.) Exercise a lot!! 60-90 minutes per day
5.) Weigh yourself daily or weekly or check that notch on the belt.
6.) Limit screen time ( TV, computer) no more than 10 hours/week
7.) Hold that line!! Keep yourself in check - if you feel that belt tightening up - make the necessary changes to get back on track.
Suggested Resources for more information:
www.mypyramid.gov
www.win.niddk.nih.gov
www.eatright.org
www.acsm.org

Here is a guilt-free dessert that is easy to put together.
Pina Colada Yogurt Parfait
Using a parfait or other pretty glass…
1.) place 1/4 cup of mandarin oranges in the bottom of glass.
2.) top with 1/3 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
3.) top yogurt with 1/4 crushed pineapple
4.) repeat the layering of oranges, yogurt and pineapple.
Top with toasted shredded coconut.

7 Secrets to Successful Weight Loss
Monday, April 19, 7:00pm

Presented by: Roberta Sams
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist for HVHS

If you’ve been trying to get rid of that last 5 pounds or you want to stop the yo-yo dieting.
Come and learn the secrets to long-term weight loss and keeping it off based
on numerous studies conducted by the National Weight Control Registry.
Please sign up on sheet in back of sanctuary or e-mail slane819@yahoo.com