Health in Living Color

Summer is lookin' mighty fine! Hi there! We are fresh in from National Convention in Anaheim, California and energized to share health with our community! There are many new tools available to help you get healthy and we are so excited to walk alongside you as you pursue your optimal health! For lots of pictures of the fun CLICK HERE. Spicy Garlic & Lime Shrimp Ingredients 1-¾ pound (28 oz) large raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined (leave tails on); if using frozen, fully cooked shrimp use 1-1/3 lbs (about 21 oz) (either starting portion should yield three 7-oz servings) 3 8-oz packages of House Tofu Shirataki brand angel hair noodles 1 cup (2 small 2-2/5”) fresh or canned tomatoes, diced (if using canned tomatoes, drain liquid) ½ cup (1 small 2-½” x 2”) green peppers, chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 clove garlic, pressed Seasoning blend: ¼ tsp salt or salt substitute ¼ tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp dried parsley flakes ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp paprika 1/8 tsp dried thyme 1/8 tsp onion powder Directions If using frozen shrimp, thaw. De-vein and peel shrimp. Make the seasoning blend by combining all the spices in a small bowl. Drain liquid from noodles and rinse thoroughly, set aside. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Once pan is heated, add olive oil and stir in pressed garlic. Immediately add shrimp, green bell peppers, and lime juice. Sprinkle the entire seasoning blend over shrimp and peppers. Stir. Sauté shrimp and peppers 3-6 minutes. Add drained noodles and continue to cook shrimp, peppers, and noodles an additional 2-4 minutes or until shrimp begins to brown and peppers are al dente (tender-crisp). Remove from heat, toss with tomatoes. Each recipe contains: 1 Leanest protein serving, 3 vegetable servings, 2 healthy fat servings, and 2 condiments. Enjoy! Inspiration Corner Results vary. Typical results are 2-5 lbs per week for 2 weeks and 1-2 lbs per week thereafter. Please meet Megan, my beautiful friend, mother of twins, and Air Force wife. While her husband Jeff was deployed, Megan decided to surprise him by getting healthy! She lost 37 pounds and went from a size 14 to a size 6! Here's another shot of their family before and on the day Jeff got home to a wonderful surprise! Habits of Healthy Sleep From the desk of Dr. A: Sleep is your body’s way of restoring organ function, stabilizing chemical imbalance, refreshing areas of the brain that control mood and behavior, and improving performance. During sleep, your brain replenishes spent nutrients and repairs circuitry, rearranging your experiences much like a computer rearranges data. To assess the quality of your sleep at a glance, consider the following questions: Do you… Wake up tired in the morning? Need a nap in the afternoon? Fall asleep watching television? Find yourself sleepy after lunch? Have difficulty falling asleep? Have difficulty staying asleep? Drink several cups of coffee or energy drinks to stay awake? If you answered “yes” to many of these questions, don’t worry. You are not alone. In 2006, an Institute of Medicine report found that between 50 and 70 million people in the U.S. are not getting enough sleep. To help you escape this statistic, here are some quick tips to incorporate into your daily life (reference page 217 of Dr. A’s Habits of Health for a complete guide to revamping your sleep): Dr-A-600-SQ-1Get out of bed when your alarm goes off and limit your in-bed activities to train your mind to always associate sleep with your bed. Limit your caffeine intake, especially late in the day and within hours of your bedtime. Decrease stimulation from electronics and other sources of bright light at least 30 minutes prior to trying to fall asleep. Avoid exercising within two hours of your bed time to help your body’s natural process for releasing the chemicals that induce sleep. Set a sleep schedule and stick to it all week, including on weekends. Sleep tight! From our family to yours, we hope you have a happy, healthy and well-rested summer. If you have questions about how to improve your health, please reach out! Shane@choosehealth.info or 503-559-2445 Jill@choosehealth.info or 541-852-2261 Talk to you soon! Shane & Jill