Health PinUp™, Issue 4, Vol. 1: Winter Wonders, December 2009

Give the GIFT OF GOOD HEALTH for the Holidays

Can you think of a better way to show your family, friends, clients, and colleagues that you care than by giving them the Gift of Health? Purchase one or a series of sessions with Marianne and be the catalyst for helping others eat right, be fit, and think well. With the Gift of Health, your family, friends, clients, and colleagues will learn to "Be Healthy, Be Organized, Be Efficient, Be Balanced™". What a great start to the New Year. Call 917.250.0267 to order your Gift of Health.

Manage the Holiday Damage

Trying to AVOID the average 7-14 lbs weight gain from Thanksgiving through January 1st? Try these tips on the days that you will be celebrating: Plan what you are going to eat and drink for the day and at an event e.g., number of drinks, etc.; Do not arrive at the party famished -- have healthy meals and snacks prior e.g., bowl of soup; fruit; yogurt, etc.; Drink water, seltzer, or unsweetened tea/coffee rather than sugary, high-calorie drinks -- the water/selzer is also great between each alcoholic beverage or make a white wine spritzer; Keep the portions small - use a 9" or less plate, keep it half veggies, and try not to go back for seconds. Choose wisely the first time; Share with someone you know.

Waist friendly choices include: shrimp cocktail, smoked fish, fresh fruit and veggie crudités (hummus makes a great dip), edamame, nuts, turkey breast (skinless/white), red wine, pumpkin pie, dark chocolate covered strawberries, dark chocolate fondu and biscotti. Choose grilled, steamed, broiled, dry-sauteed, seasoned, red sauces, vinaigrette, and fresh. Stear clear of eggnog, cranberry sauce (unless homemade and light on sugar), cookies, hot chocolate, cheesecake, and pecan pie; Do not add extra butter, cream, cheese, oil, and sugar. Skip breaded/deep fried, loaded, au gratin, country style, old fashioned, bottomless, white/cream sauces, smoked and broth.

For some additional tips such as simple substitutions for healthful meals and great holiday recipes, order today for just $14 at www.bnbscoach.com/PayNow.html.

Recipe of the Month: Prep Once, Eat Multiple Times

Enjoy Stuffed Butternut Squash for the Holidays. Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 cup combined chopped browned onions, scallions, parsley, dried cranberries, pecans or walnuts. Directions: Halve 1 med butternut squash. Toss out seeds and place halves cut-side up on a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 40-50 min at 375 degrees. Scoop out flesh and mix with cooked brown rice, chopped browned onions, scallions, parsley, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans or walnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Fill the squash shell with the rice mixture and bake for 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees. Refrigerate and enjoy all week. Note: find more details: The Vegetarian Family Cookbook (Nava Atlas)

Get Active

Too busy over the holiday season to get to the gym? Simply DANCE at every party that you attend. If you also want to strengthen your core for the new year then sign-up for some IMX Pilates sessions at www.bnbscoach.com.