Free Class!

*Hey guys - this class is being given by Erleen Tilton. I've been to several of her classes and really like her. Make sure to pre-register if you want to come. Thanks, Becky


Food Influences Our Behavior!

Workshop & Tasters Event



Tuesday evening, May 4, 2010, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Home of Stacy Riggs,255 N. Williams, Mesa, AZ 85203


NO Charge for the Class, but Pre-registration is required: 480-632-2399

or email me back at economicgeek@hotmail.com





The speaker for this incredible, informational class is:

Erleen Tilton, Holistic Nutrition Specialist - Statistics show that the increase of processed foods parallel with the increase of prescription drugs for disorders such as: ADD, Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, Depression, as well as violence, aggression, suicidal tendencies, insomnia, irritability and more. Vitamins & minerals do play a leading role in how we feel and function! We are what we EAT!



Class will include:

· What we eat affects our behavior and how we function - which foods to avoid in behavioral issues

· ADD, Depression, Anxiety & more can be corrected with diet and dealt with naturally

· Diet patterns that produce a superior healthy people: physically, mentally, even psychologically

· Toxins, chemicals, food sensitivities do affect your health and behavior

· Taste delicious foods for improving behavior, dealing with food intolerances, and promoting superior health and wellness!



This information could change your life (or the life of someone you love)! Take the time to be here!

Couch to 5K program

I just started doing this cause I was having a hard time getting to the gym. Its a 9 week program if followed you can be running a 5k at the end of the 9 weeks. Its not every day it recommends 3x week. I did my first work out today and honestly I loved it!! Its a combination of walking and running. I downloaded a pod cast to listen to when I am doing it.
Check it out: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
The place where I downloaded my pod cast at: http://gonicoleyourself.blogspot.com/2008/06/couch-to-5k-podcast-page.html

Curb Cravings

I wanted to share this product that has helped me with food and sweets cravings. It is actually fish oil in the form of lemon swirl. I promise you it tastes like lemon pie filling. If you love that flavor like I do it is called Barlean's Organic Oils; Omega Swirl; Lemon Zest; Fish Oil. Take a TBS. every time you have cravings, so maybe 2-4 times a day and since it is cod liver oil it will also help with whatever ails you. I found this at Nature's Finest on Brown/Gilbert it is pricey but I like it a lot.

Healthy Snack Idea

Quinoa Fruit Pudding

1 cup organic quinoa
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 bananas
1 tsp grated orange peel (or 2 drops orange essential oil)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Add quinoa to boiling water and simmer 12 minutes. Add dried cherries and cranberries to absorb rest of water. Combine remaining ingredients in food processor and puree until smooth. Combine quinoa and mixture. Enjoy.

Week 1

Cat T -
Wendy N -
Charlotte C -
Matt J -
Michelle L - 64
Vi L - 70
Terry B - 43
Tony L - 70
Tabatha M -
Sally C - 68
Wayne C - 68
Crystal H - 51
Peggy T -
Casey A - 70
Jamie A - 70
Kristel M - 63
Lindsay E - 37
Michelle E - 64
Summer F -
Amy K - 66
Taylor P - 69
Sandee P - 69
April P - 68
Megan P - 70
Kelly T - 49

Water...

I've been wondering: Is it okay to drink water or other drinks after 8?

The Final Word on Sugar (I think)

I know there has been some debate about this... and I've been trying to figure out a way to set firm guidelines - but it is so hard because there is sugar in almost everything we eat (sad, but true). So however you have interpreted the rule - this is the new rule so please adhere to it. No desserts, candy, jam, syrup, etc. However, you need to start reading labels. If there is "sugar" (HFC, evaporated cane juice, corn syrup, etc) in the first 2 ingred. of the product then it is considered a sugar food and you are only allowed 6 grams/6 tsp. per day - this includes artifical and natural sweeteners. Debatably there are natural sugars that are better for you - but we still shouldn't be eating them in large quantities - this rule will help to curb that.

On your "free sugar" day you can eat as much as you want. But I warn you that if you go without sugar for a while and then try and eat a bunch all in one day you'll make yourself sick - I know from experience - haha. The exceptions are ketchup and salad dressing (and of course unprocessed fruit). Let me know if this makes sense or if you have any more questions. Thanks, Becky