** Well Informed
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** Monthly Newsletter of Lauren Ivy Health: May 2019
Veggie Stand-ins, Wellness Vision Board Event,
Walk & Talks, Wellness Finds, Monthly Mantra
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** Veggie Stand-ins: Healthy swaps to help you eat more veggies!
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Looking to increase your vegetable intake, but can't eat one. more. salad? I hear you! Read below for some fast, easy and healthy ways veggies can be a stellar substitute for your favorite carb.
Zoodle Nation: A Zoodle is technically the term for a Zucchini Noodle, but it's often used to describe any veggie noodle. They are the perfect substitute for pasta in both hot and cold recipes. To make these you need a Spiralizer (the official name for making pasta-type noodles out of veggies) and there are tons of inexpensive ones available. You can also buy Spiralized Veggies in the fresh and frozen section of almost any grocery store. Other veggies that work well:
* Sweet Potatoes
* Butternut Squash
* Beets
* Kohlrabi (pictured above)
* Cucumber
Grown-Up Ants on a Log: For some people, celery is only used a vehicle for peanut butter! But, it's also a great holder for a variety of different protein toppings. Some of my favorites:
* Spread a tsp of cream cheese, add lox/smoked salmon and sprinkle with TJs Everything Bagel topping
* Fill celery with 1 oz of Crumbled or softened Goat Cheese and top with tsp of Red Pepper Jelly
* Squeeze Spicy Brown or Honey Mustard and add 2-3 oz of Nitrate Free Turkey
Cauliflower is Queen: "If cauliflower can become pizza, you my friend can become anything"! This meme is so funny, but also true. Cauliflower has taken over the health world as one of the most versatile stand-ins. Yes, you can buy a yummy pizza crust, but one of my favorite uses is Cauliflower rice. Easily available fresh or frozen or you can make your own.
* Update your at-home Chinese food game, by making a killer Cauliflower Fried "Rice". Sauté the cauliflower with some avocado oil, add in peas, carrots, and scramble in an egg. Season with Chinese five-spice, tamari and sesame oil.
* Make Cauli Rice Bowls for Taco Night. Using cauliflower rice as base, top with cumin, chili powder and garlic. Then add your favorite fix-ins: avocado, beans, grilled chicken, etc.
Stack, Fill & Roll: Think of veggies as a super creative substitute for any cracker, shell or wrap.
* Instead of a sandwich: use sliced cucumbers, add your favorite condiment and protein
* Instead of tortillas or tacos: use thin Jicama slices to hold your tex-mex
* Instead of lasagna noodles: use zucchini and squash as your pasta layers
* Instead of toast: use a thin slice of sweet potato heated in the toaster oven & top with avocado
STILL A FEW SPOTS OPEN FOR THIS SUNDAY!
** Upcoming Wellness Event: May 5th 7pm-8:30pm
at Solstice Yoga + Barre
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* What do you really want?
* Why do you want it?
* What is standing in your way?
Self-transformation is the highest form of self-compassion. Enjoy a fun, inspiring evening taking the time & space to create a vision for living your healthiest life: mind, body and soul.
Participants will receive all the materials and supplies needed to create a powerful Wellness Vision Board. Also provided are healthy light bites and drinks.
Grab a friend and get your tickets today! REGISTER (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-vision-board-workshop-tickets-58935632062?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) NOW.
** Calling all Multi-tasking Mamas! Summer is Coming!
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Want to exercise your body while also working through what's on your mind? I've got your covered! In just 30 minutes you'll get in a serious fitness walk and be able to discuss your wellness challenges and goals. We'll end the session with a guided meditation exercise to leave you feeling grounded and ready to take on the rest of your day. Locations flexible; individual sessions and packages available.
** WELLNESS FINDS
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** Staying healthy in the Spring can feel like a never-ending battle. Between allergies, temperature changes and being run-down from a million different activities, my immune system is in need of some extra support. Enter Elderberry, the fruit from the Sambucus Tree. Native Americans and Herbalists have touted the antioxidant properties of Elderberry for centuries. I love daily Elderberry syrup as both a preventative measure and when I'm feeling sick. Just a tsp or 2 a day makes a world of difference. My kiddos also take it when they start to feel unwell and in our experience it has prevented and/or shortened any illnesses!
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MONTHLY MANTRA
"If we don't grow bigger, we grow bitter."
--Mary Pipher
Coaching sessions are available! Contact me at 917-365-8541 or lauren@laurenivyhealth.com to schedule a FREE Discovery Call. For wellness tips, product finds and other daily inspiration follow me on IG/FB @laurenivyhealth
