January 2008 (1)
Happy 2008!
In this issue:
Feature Article: "Dress or Not Dress?"by Michael Haley, D.C. (includes recipe)
We want to thank these people for excellent services in 2008
By Popular Demand, Health Bread Class
DRESS OR NOT DRESS?by Michael Haley, D.C.
The more we learn, the more we change our minds about what we think is right. This especially holds true for nutrition. Diets come and diets go, hence the name "fad diets".
A perfect example of this is the low fat craze that swept our nation in the 90's. This was, of course, countered by low carb diets. The optimal diet, however, probably lies somewhere between the extremes.
Let's consider an example that combines healthy fats and carbohydrates. The calories from carrots and tomatoes primarily come from carbohydrates. Yet key phytonutrients from these are poorly absorbed in the absence of fat. So if you use fat free dressing on your salad, your going to absorb less nutrients than if you use a delicious fatty dressing.
You might be thinking: "Yah, I might be absorbing more nutrients, but I'm also absorbing more calories… doesn't that defeat the purpose? Absorbing more nutrients and including healthy fat in your meals both contribute to greater satisfaction which will help keep you from stuffing yourself with more empty calories.
So enjoy your salads by seasoning them well with a nice healthy fatty dressing. But don't waste your money on some pre-made sauce that’s loaded with preservatives, stabilizers, and artificial flavorings and colorings. Instead, mix up your own from quality ingredients and you'll start enjoying your salads more than ever.
My favorite recipe is just 5 ingredients: A squirt of organic Dijon mustard, Organic balsamic vinegar, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic flax seed oil, and seasoning. I prefer Herbamare original organic seasoning. From this simple dressing, you can easily change it up and vary the flavor. For example, use a plain red wine vinegar instead of balsamic. Add some chopped up fresh plant foods like basil, cilantro, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper, or thyme. Try walnut oil instead of flax oil. Even add some crumbled blue cheese to make a blue cheese dressing or cream to make a creamy dressing. If you prefer a sweet dressing, add a little stevia.
Salad dressings are easy to make - so don't delay. Next time your out grocery shopping, make sure you get your basic 5 ingredients. Then, clean out your refrigerator door of all those old rancid salad dressings with the extra stuff growing under the lid. You'll be glad you did and your body will thank you for it.
Basic Recipe:
Thank You
We Want to take this opportunity to thank the following people and businesses for providing us with exceptional products and services in 2007 (Forgive me if I forgot you):
By Popular Demand, Another Healthy Baking Class
So many people have asked us when our next bread baking class is, how can we not do it? We havn't set a date yet, but we'll be announcing it in the next week or two. Our new office only holds about 30 people in the class room, so don't hesitate in responding to the announcement. Keep an eye out for the email.
We pray Everyone has a Healthy and Happy 2008.
Yours for Better Health,
Dr. Michael Haley
In this issue:
Feature Article: "Dress or Not Dress?"by Michael Haley, D.C. (includes recipe)
We want to thank these people for excellent services in 2008
By Popular Demand, Health Bread Class
DRESS OR NOT DRESS?by Michael Haley, D.C.
A perfect example of this is the low fat craze that swept our nation in the 90's. This was, of course, countered by low carb diets. The optimal diet, however, probably lies somewhere between the extremes.
Let's consider an example that combines healthy fats and carbohydrates. The calories from carrots and tomatoes primarily come from carbohydrates. Yet key phytonutrients from these are poorly absorbed in the absence of fat. So if you use fat free dressing on your salad, your going to absorb less nutrients than if you use a delicious fatty dressing.
You might be thinking: "Yah, I might be absorbing more nutrients, but I'm also absorbing more calories… doesn't that defeat the purpose? Absorbing more nutrients and including healthy fat in your meals both contribute to greater satisfaction which will help keep you from stuffing yourself with more empty calories.
So enjoy your salads by seasoning them well with a nice healthy fatty dressing. But don't waste your money on some pre-made sauce that’s loaded with preservatives, stabilizers, and artificial flavorings and colorings. Instead, mix up your own from quality ingredients and you'll start enjoying your salads more than ever.
My favorite recipe is just 5 ingredients: A squirt of organic Dijon mustard, Organic balsamic vinegar, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic flax seed oil, and seasoning. I prefer Herbamare original organic seasoning. From this simple dressing, you can easily change it up and vary the flavor. For example, use a plain red wine vinegar instead of balsamic. Add some chopped up fresh plant foods like basil, cilantro, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper, or thyme. Try walnut oil instead of flax oil. Even add some crumbled blue cheese to make a blue cheese dressing or cream to make a creamy dressing. If you prefer a sweet dressing, add a little stevia.
Salad dressings are easy to make - so don't delay. Next time your out grocery shopping, make sure you get your basic 5 ingredients. Then, clean out your refrigerator door of all those old rancid salad dressings with the extra stuff growing under the lid. You'll be glad you did and your body will thank you for it.
Basic Recipe:
- 1 tablespoon organic Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons organic Balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons organic flax oil
- organic spices to flavor (try Herbamare original organic seasoning)
Thank You
We Want to take this opportunity to thank the following people and businesses for providing us with exceptional products and services in 2007 (Forgive me if I forgot you):
| David King | Ad Graphics | (954) 974-9900 |
| Scott Faris |
Better Quality Carpet and Tile Cleaning |
(954) 701-2006 |
| Marlene Koszo | D&B Tile | (954) 979-2066 |
| Albert Korelishn | Dixie Plumbing | (954) 972-9595 |
| Joe Miller | Executive Carpets, inc. | (954) 684-9936 |
| Gil Hyatt | Gil Hyatt Construction | (954) 772-2066 |
| Jim Carroll | Hoover Canvas and Awnings | (800)-264-7417 |
| Paul Corvino | Italia Tile and Marble | (954) 553-5267 |
| Melanie Smith |
Phenom-A-Nails and Hair Salon |
(954) 946-0590 |
| Frank Morris | PC's in Paradise | (754) 366-4626 |
| Pete | Sunshine Sportswear | (954) 568-1984 |
| Ronnie Thomson |
Thomson Promotions |
(561) 945-9549 |
| Jim Vanzwieten |
Vanzwieten Electric |
(954) 254-3977 |
By Popular Demand, Another Healthy Baking Class
So many people have asked us when our next bread baking class is, how can we not do it? We havn't set a date yet, but we'll be announcing it in the next week or two. Our new office only holds about 30 people in the class room, so don't hesitate in responding to the announcement. Keep an eye out for the email.
We pray Everyone has a Healthy and Happy 2008.
Yours for Better Health,
Dr. Michael Haley
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