Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. -Jim Rohn
Food on Friday
Rhubarb……Do you know rhubarb is really a vegetable? It's stalks are tart so it pairs well with sweets, such as apples, blackberries, honey, raspberries, vanilla, and strawberries. Choose firm red stalks. It's season is spring through mid Summer although it's growth slows. Just don't eat the leaves because they have a potentially toxic chemical in them. Enjoy!
Celebrate Summer!
Free Summer Celebration (virtual)
Join us for an evening that celebrates the beginning of summer! Learn about the benefits of the sun and play “sun” trivia games. “Bring” your favorite summertime drink to enjoy and share. Register by sending an email to Karen@empoweringtruehealth.com to receive your free Zoom invite.
Thursday, June 17, 2021; 7:00pm ET
Wellness Walk
Join us for a free Wellness Walk on Wednesday, June 9 at 6:30pm. We will be meeting at the pavilion at the entrance to West Creek Reservation on W. Ridgewood Dr. in Parma, OH. Enjoy strolling through the park as we engage in conversation related to food and health. Send an email to Karen@empoweringtruehealth.com to let us know you are coming! See you there!
Motivation Monday
”Eating crappy food isn’t a reward- it’s punishment.” - Drew Carey
How often do we reward ourselves or loved ones with junk food? What message is this really sending? What are some rewards that could be used instead that would still be a “treat?”
What's Up Wednesday!
*A new Youtube video will be posted tomorrow so be sure to check it out
*Free Food Over Medicine intro class will be held on Zoom Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pmET. Send me an email, Karen@empoweringtruehealth.com, to receive an invite
*Get out and enjoy the sunshine and help your body make Vitamin D
Good News for Monday!
Forks Over Knives is celebrating its 10th anniversary! It has been the motivation for many people to change their diet. If you haven't seen the movie, or even if you have, it is streaming for free at forksoverknives.com/the-film/
Motivation Monday
“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” -Edward Stanley
Which would you rather make time for?
What's Up Wednesday
*Remember to check out the Motivation Monday and Food Friday posts here on Facebook, as well as the Youtube videos.
*If you are in CLE, I will be doing a live class at Polaris Career Center on May 19, Path Away From Protein. Come learn what animal food, which all contain protein, can do to your body. Register on the Polaris website under Adult Education.
Food On Friday
Welcome to the first Food on Friday!! Each Friday I will post something related to food here and on Facebook.
Today it's all about asparagus! It is a sign of Spring. This morning I even saw a farm advertising fresh asparagus. Buy it locally if possible. It comes in 3 varieties- green, purple, and white. Remove the tough ends before eating/cooking. You can use them to make stock. It can be eaten raw, grilled, roasted or steamed. Asparagus goes well with chives, fava beans, garlic, leeks, lemon, mushrooms and quinoa.
Try some this week and comment on how you prepared it!