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How to Get Hooked on Good Habits
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are places that just hold a special place in your heart. Here in Maine,
we have the blessing of living by the ocean, with an incredible
coastline. There's a place in Rockport that I have always loved with a
dirt road that snakes along the coast. I never get sick of going there.
It smells like cedar trees. Last fall, I developed a habit of going
there to run.
During the run, there are two places I stop. First is a
tiny, wooden, open-air chapel with a rough stone floor that overlooks
the ocean. I do a meditation there in which the sounds of the ocean and
the wind blowing the tops of the pine trees anchors me into the present
moment. I watch my breath until the wind and the view actually crowd
out the yakyakyak of my thoughts, and then I ask for guidance. After
that I run again until I end up at the place where big, smooth boulders
tumble down into the surf and I stop again and do yoga, stretch out and
look at the lobster boats on the sparkling water.
I've done this ritual in all seasons and at all
different times of day and I cannot tell you how addicted I am to it.
I cannot wait to do it again every time, even right after I finish.
So what's the secret of getting addicted to good things like this instead of to self-destructive habits? Read on.
>Enrollment Extended<
I've extended the enrollment into my Natural Weight Loss System Program because I switched the order of the program. Instead of starting off with a cleanse, we started off (Monday) with a program on Ayurvedic Dosha (to be followed by another session on balancing hormonal health for weight loss.) That way, if anyone still wants to join before we launch into the cleanse on Feb 8th, you can catch up with the recordings and handouts.
This program will be closed for new participants after Feb 8th.
======>>Forgive yourself. You are on the right track.<<=======
From American Farmland Trust
Can Locally Grown Food Be Cheaper?
After examining Iowa-grown vegetables, eggs and meat, a new study from the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture concludes that local food does in fact have very competitive prices compared to non-local super-market varieties. According to the center's Rich Pirog, "We found that during peak season, produce items at farmers markets were very competitive and in several cases lower than prices for the same non-local items found at supermarkets." And locally owned businesses involved in food, or "Community Food Enterprises," are becoming an increasingly important part of the local food and economic development picture.
Recipes by Tina Annibell!
Tina is my recipe goddess. She blesses us with regular tried and tested recipes from her cooking classes, both here in the newsletter and here on my recipe swap. Everything she creates is divine. I'm a huge fan. Check out her recipe below!
Creamy Coconut Brown Rice Pudding
2 cups cooked brown basmati rice (can use long grain)
3/4 cup coconut milk or more for a creamier consistency
1/3 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
3 tbsp unsweetened shredded dried coconut
¼ tsp allspice (optional)
¼ cup maple syrup (more to taste)
Combine ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Lower flame to medium and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed (about 8 -10 minutes). Adjust seasoning to keep your palate happy and Enjoy! Serves 4
***recipe adapted from Andrea Beaman's, The Whole Truth Eating & Recipe Guide
Coconuts are one of the most nutritious of all fruits but unfortunately in the United States they are also one of the most overlooked. Coconuts are not a traditional part of the American diet, but have been a staple food to many populations, such as island and Asian cultures, for centuries.
Coconut milk is made from the expressed juice of grated coconut meat and water. It is not the liquid inside the coconut; that liquid is called coconut water.
Coconuts can add flavor, variety and--best of all--healthy nutrients to your diet. Coconuts are rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, and boosts the immune system
Brown Rice contains the highest amount of B vitamins of all the grains and it is high in fiber. It also contains iron, vitamin E, amino acids and linoleic acid. Because brown rice is a whole food, it takes longer to digest than white rice, providing the body with sustained energy throughout the day. | 
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