Why More Matters Month-CDC is Here! Vegetable of the Month

Vegetable of the Month: Chili Peppers

Hot peppers (chilies) are often used to spice up dishes, and they are especially popular in ethnic cuisine including Mexican, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Arab and Spanish cooking. Chilies are an excellent source of vitamin C if you can withstand their powerful bite.

	Chili Peppers Serving Size 1/2 cup (75g) 46g Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 30 Calories from Fat 0g Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 5mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 7g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 4g Protein 1g Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 300% Calcium 2% Iron 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Contrary to popular belief, the hottest part of the chili pepper is not the seeds but where the seed attaches to the white membrane inside the pepper. This area has the highest concentration of capsaicinoids. Capsaicinoids are flavorless, odorless substances that act on pain receptors in the mouth and throat. Capsaicin is the primary capsaicinoid. Capsaicinoids can be found throughout the flesh of chili peppers though their concentration varies in different areas so that one part of a pepper may be hot and another part of the same pepper quite mild.

The seeds are often hot because they are in such close contact with the white membrane.

There are several varieties of chili peppers (see box below) and each differs in flavor and heat intensity. Even within each variety, there may differences in how ‘hot’ each particular chili is. Typically, larger chilies are more mild because they contain less seeds and white membrane in proportion to their size. Most varieties can be found dried, canned, or fresh.

To view all the varieties follow this link...

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/chili_peppers.html

If you Want More Living Foods Knowledge then this Class is for You!

Saturday, September 26th

Raw Energy Snack Day

A Living Food Event

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Free

We will be meeting in the Community Room at Whole Foods Raintree location for this class. Natalie Pyles from Fitness Elements Associates will educate you about living food snacks. She will show you how to make an awesome energy bar and a quick energy smoothie to get your day started with an energy boost. RSVP IS REQUIRED. connie.nelson@wholefoods.com or fitnesselementsexpress@yahoo.com or 1-888-568-4388

New Non-Dairy Chocolate Pudding Recipe 4 Chocolate Lovers

Non-Dairy Chocolate Pudding Recipe




Fudge Pudding

4 Avocados
1 cup Raw Agave Nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Raw Cocao Powder (Organic Chocolate)

Put in Food processor and blend until creamy

Crust

1 1/2 Cups Walnuts
1 1/2 Cups Pecans
1 cup pitted dates put in cold water for 5 minutes before using and then take out pits
1/2 cup ground flax seeds 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Put in Food processor until it balls up. Take out and press down into pan. Pour pudding on top and freeze overnight. Take out of freezer and thaw and serve. Enjoy! This recipe is Absolutely to die for and is a 5 star rating for sure!

Learning and Loving Living Foods

How to add Raw and Living Foods and Achieve Optimal Health


"Enzyme" (A living catalyst)

Did you know enzymes help synthesize, join, and duplicate entire chains of amino acids? Breathing, sleeping, eating, digestion, nutrient, absorption, thinking, moving, working, growing, blood coagulation, immunity, thinking, dreaming, sexual activity, excitement, reproduction, and sensory perception are all dependent on enzymes.

Enzymes can be divided into two basic categories: exogenous (introduced from outside the body) and endogenous (produced in the body).

Exogenous Enzymes

In its raw state, each food contains the enzymes needed for its own digestion. These foods are exogenous. They include protease (which breaks protein chains into smaller amino acid chains and finally into individual amino acids), amylase (which breaks carbohydrates into into simple sugars), lipase (which breaks fats into fatty acids and glycerol), lactase (which breaks down milk sugars), and cellulase (which breaks down the bonds in fibrous foods).

Endogenous Enzymes- Digestive and Metabolic

Digestive enzymes are endogenous, being produced mainly in the pancreas and to some degree in the stomach and small intestines. They include trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pepsin. Their function is to break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into nutrients that are more readily available to the body.
These enogenous enzymes affect the tissues and organs of the body, facilitating functions such as movement and speech. Metabolic enzymes use the nutrients absorbed from the food for important bodily processes including tissue repair and regeneration.

Why Go Raw?

Losing Weight

When trying to lose weight a diet of raw foods can certainly help. In general you'll be consuming fewer fats and starches, which are the main culprits in weight gain, and you'll have more energy, so it will be easier to exercise. Exercise can improve posture, circulation, elimination, and oxygen intake, and is absolutely essential in any weight loss program. Exercise also helps the body produce more endorphins, which can improve mental outlook.

Tip

If weight loss is your goal eat less of the sweet foods (such as bananas and dates) and more of the cleansing foods (such as apples and carrots) in the Raw form.

Gaining Weight

Some people who begin a totally raw diet become thin enough to concern their families and friends. Although this may happen initially, you should then gain some weight back over the course of a few months.

Tip

Try drinking a smoothie or two between meals, and incorporate foods that encourage weight gain such as avocados, bananas, dried fruits, pumkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and nut butters into smoothies. Eventually, your weight should find its balance.

Achieving True Health
In the typical Western lifestyle, we get in the way of our own health by conjusting our cells and ourselves with the processed and hard-to-digest food. Live food infuses ones being with fresh, vibrant energy, helping us feel invigorated and revitalizing our capability to resist disease. When we become ill, we must first recognize our illness as a sign that the body is trying to heal itself. Most often disease results from the building up of imbalance or daily "wrongs" against nature. Disease is the method of cleansing, repairing, and restoring itself.

Tip

Good health is not simply freedom from disease but is also physical, mental, and emotional vitality.
These four facets of good health are supported and strengthened by the raw foods way of eating.


I hope you found this information valuable. Have a healthy and happy day!

By, Natalie Pyles

Fitness & Nutrition Expert, Medical Exercise Specialist, Author, & NSA Speaker

News Alert! Special Raw Dairy FREE Chocolate Pudding Event!

Saturday, September 12th

Learning and Loving Living Foods

2 pm - 3 pm Complimentary to the Community

Whole Foods in Scottsdale at the Raintree Store Location

We will be meeting in the Community Room for this class. Natalie Pyles from Fitness Elements & Associates will be introducing you to Living Foods. Come and learn the essentials of incorporating some of these foods into your diet, while eliminating other food choices that bog down your body. Natalie will make a dairy-free, raw chocolate pudding for you to try. Please RSVP so we know how many to prepare for connie.nelson@wholefoods.com or call 480-212-1947 Today!

Did you know Self-Improvement Month is in September?

Helpful tips and strategies to get You organized,set new goals, and keep Focused

Are you hoping to make some CHANGES in your life? We would all like to change something -- our job satisfaction, health, intellectual development, or relationships. The hardest part about self-improvement isn't knowing what you want to change, it's making the change STICK! But most people fail to reach their goals for one of three (very preventable) reasons -- the goal was unrealistic, the ENVIRONMENT was not conducive to change, or the person gave up too soon. So this month, we offer some suggestions for bringing lasting improvements into your life. It's never too late to be the person you always hoped you would be.


Some Practical Organizing Tips...

Don't try to make too many changes at once. If you try to turn around multiple areas of your life at the same time, you will get OVERLOADED and burnt out -- and probably won't accomplish any of your goals. Focus your efforts for success!
Make things easier on yourself -- make your ENVIRONMENT conducive to achieving your goals. To lose weight, toss out the junk food. To get organized, set up the right systems. And if you want more free time, block it off in your calendar.
Spend time EVERY day working toward your goal, even if only for 15 minutes. It's like climbing a staircase -- you have to do it one step at a time. And don't be too hard on yourself if you backslide -- just pick back up where you left off and keep moving.

Here are some suggestions I recommend to help you with your Self- Improvement goals.

Do-It-Yourself Solutions...

Get Organized Newsletter
Check out past issues for tips on improving your life through organization

Organizers Toolbox
Checklists, tip sheets, and more to help you "sharpen your saw"

Before-And-After Photos
Inspiring examples of how others improved their working and living environments

What Is Your Time Worth?
Find out how much of your time is being wasted by disorganization

Do You Need To Get Organized At Home?
Take this quick quiz to see if your life needs a little help

Do You Need To Get Organized At Work?
Take this quick quiz to see if you can benefit from some changes to your working life

What Are You Doing To Get Organized?
Share your self-improvement strategies and techniques with others

The Latest Organizing Products
"Do-it-yourself" tools to help you improve your life


Useful Website Links...

8 Steps To Self-Confidence
Eight simple strategies to enhance your confidence based on your vulnerabilities

Change Your Life Challenge
A 70-day life makeover program for people seeking a system for juggling the demands of life.

Fear Of Change
An inspiring look at how we can prevent the fear of change from holding us back

More Self Esteem
Helpful resources, articles and links for increasing self-esteem

Motivation 123
Offers a free idea kit, newsletter, and tips to keep you on track toward your goals

Motivational Magic
Offers inspirational e-cards, motivational ebooks, and an interactive chatroom with a motivational coach.

My-Motivator.Com
Offers free online "Goal-Setting Wizard" software

National Women's Health Information Center
Improve your body image and health to increase longevity and life satisfaction

Personal Growth Planet
Self-improvement newsletter and articles to become the best YOU possible

Quit Smoking Action Plan
Improve your life and live long with these smoking cessation resources

Self Esteem For Women
Take the self-esteem test, read hundreds of articles and join an online forum

Self Growth.Com
Links and resources for self-improvement -- physical, mental, and emotional

Self Help Magazine
Discussion forums, articles, research, and cartoons to help you help yourself

Self-Directed Life Plan
Download this free 58-page workbook for directing your own life-changing plans

Self-Improvement E-Cards
Send someone you know a little encouragement

The Motivational And Inspirational Corner
Motivational stories -- and home of the Power Performance Program

Top Achievement
A massive collection of goal-setting and self-improvement resources

World Wide Learn
Education directory for personal development, business skills and much more

I hope these are helpful tips for you so get going and Stick to it!

Source: OnlineOrganizing.com

Forwarded By, Natalie Pyles

Health & Fitness Expert, Medical Exercise Specialist, Author, & NSA Speaker

How to Effectively Participate in Keeping Your Cholesterol levels Great

15 Ways to get involved in September National Cholesterol Education Month

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. National Cholesterol Education Month is also a good time to learn about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals.

High blood cholesterol affects over 65 million Americans. It is a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease. The higher your cholesterol level, the greater the risk. You can have high cholesterol and not know it. Lowering cholesterol levels that are too high lessens your risk for developing heart disease and reduces the chance of having a heart attack or dying of heart disease.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers helpful resources to use during National Cholesterol Education Month.

Here are a list of things you can do and questions you can ask yourself to help get involved with National Cholesterol Education Month.

• What's Your Heart Disease Risk?
• What's Your 10-Year Risk for a Heart Attack?
• Drop Your Cholesterol with TLC
• Setting Your LDL Goal
• The TLC Diet: A Heart Healthy Eating Plan
• Sample Saturated Fat Intakes
• Fiber Solutions
• Fiber Really Counts
• How to Make Heart Healthy Meals
• Losing Weight and Gaining Heart Health
• How to Lower Your Calories on TLC
• Choose the Foods That Help You Lose
• A Handy Guide to Calories Burned in Common Activities
• Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
• Getting Active

If you or anyone you know needs help learning more about the appropriate activities, exercise, nutritional knowledge, meal plans, or recipes I am always here for questions and answers. When approaching your health & fitness goals try and have fun with it. Making better Lifestyle choices does not have to be boring, and so hard. Living life to the fullest and being in optimal shape and great health is the best feeling. Get involved and help your loved ones as well, they will appreciate your concern for their health. Have a healthy and happy day!

Source: National Heart and Lung Blood Institute

By, Natalie Pyles

Health and Fitness Expert, Medical Exercise Specialist, Author, & NSA Speaker