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STRESS LESS - JUNE 2003

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Stress Less
Quick Recipe: Asparagus Guacamole, contributed by Nina Wallace
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Stress Less

The best way to manage the pressure of stress whether physical or emotional is through nutrition and exercise. The easiest approach is to incorporate whole grains into daily diet especially at breakfast. Whole grains raise the serotonin levels in the brain, which can improve mood and create a general sense of well being. A bowl of oatmeal or kashi cereal is helpful to achieve a sharper mental focus as well as providing daily vitality.

Most richly colored fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, collards, kale, squash, pumpkin, carrots, bananas, strawberries, and cantaloupe, restore the magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium and copper that are depleted from the body by stress. When in an emotionally difficult state diet choices can add to, subtract from, or completely eliminate stress.

Choosing the correct exercise for a particular type of stress is essential. Sporting events that require group participation such as tennis, basketball, roller hockey, and volleyball are an excellent option for relieving emotional tension. Also lifting weights and martial arts training are beneficial for this type of stress. These group activities require concentration and physical movement, which helps bring a person out of the mind and into the body.

Those suffering from emotional stress have a mind filled with mental activity. Therefore, engaging in exercises like yoga can magnify thoughts and ultimately add to stress. Conversely those suffering from the strain of physical stress should not choose activities that apply force to the body. The body is already stressed in this case. Yoga, meditation, massage, and breath work are better suited for people suffering from physical tension. Opting for stretching and breathing exercises will help release tension and allow for physical relaxation to occur.

Reducing caffeine and refined sugar as much as possible along with animal products and alcohol will stabilize your frame of mind. These foods create an acid environment in the blood resulting in increased stress levels as well as physical ailments. Signs of an acid condition include heartburn, hypertension, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue and a compromised immune system.

It stands to reason less stress and more balanced energy would result in a happier more controlled day-to-day existence. A few small changes in diet will have a huge and beneficial impact on your life.
We can provide support in de-stressing your life call 856-985-9789 to learn more.

ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE

Servings: 32, or 2 1/2 cups

1/2 bunch of asparagus, ends trimmed
1/2 of a small avocado
1 medium fresh Anaheim, Serrano, or other Mexican pepper (depends upon your taste for heat)
1 medium tomato, diced
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt
juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Place the Mexican pepper over an open flame or grill and char on all sides.
Transfer the charred pepper to a paper bag, seal, and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove the stem, skin, and seeds from the pepper and cut into small dice. Set aside.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for
3-4 minutes, drain, and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Chop the cooled asparagus into 1-inch pieces and transfer to a food processor.

Add the yogurt and avocado to the asparagus and process until smooth. Stir in the tomatoes, charred pepper, scallions, cilantro, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Rose Payne is a certified Holistic Health Counselor and educator, with a private practice in Manhattan, NY and Marlton, NJ. She is also an assistant teacher at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. Her passion is helping clients to transform their lives through the power of nutrition. Her sense of humor combines with a kindhearted, intelligent and practical approach to guiding people to vital healthy lives.
Rose is also the Holistic Nutrition writer for Cuizine Magazine.

Chris Sandy, CHHC, has received her certification from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan. She has a holistic health counseling practice in Marlton, NJ and Manhattan, NY. She has recently joined Rose Payne in partnership at High Level Wellness. Chris specializes in working with clients who have severe food allergies (especially celiac sprue – an allergy to gluten), difficulty with weight loss, and women’s health, particularly menopausal issues.

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