This blog will help you towards healthier lifestyle choices!

I owned a State Approved K-6 for over 20 years and when it closed, I was devastated. However, I decided to make lemonade out of lemons and so I thought: I went to school for 40 years (one class at a time) and I have a PhD, I'll just look for a better job.



And, I did.....look that is, the "finding" part eluded me. I was 60 years old, never got sick and could outwork almost anyone half my age but, as I was looking for a job, it was NOT looking for me!



In the first two years after my school's closure, I applied for over 450 jobs (everything from Starbucks, to Admin Assistant to jewelry sales) and had no luck.



Finally a friend asked why I was counting the jobs and I realized I was focusing on what was NOT happening instead of what might happen so I quit counting, but not applying.



In order to survive, I sold my house and lived off the proceeds while I continued applying. I lived extremely frugally because I knew that the money would not last forever.



Over the years, I have continued to live frugally and apply for jobs. However, there truly is ageism in America today and I have been unsuccessful in getting a "real" job.



What I have been successful at is cobbling together a life by working at my many part time jobs! Currently, I have 2 jobs each day (subbing in the Auburn School District and tutoring at Sylvan Learning Centers). And I do other jobs occasionally such as Real Estate Broker, Author, and Editor.



Because I am a Health Coach, my passion is helping people be healthier.
Over the years, I've learned much about how to be healthy even if I wasn't wealthy so I decided to share my expertise with you! I will bring you tips, recipes, and many ideas on how to choose a healthy lifestyle, even if you are eating out of the local Food Bank and/or don't have much money to pay for gym memberships!

Friday, December 7, 2012

raw Guacamole and Cauliflower.....YUM!

My favoritesnack is cauliflower with guacamole dip.  I love it so much more than chips and guacamole.  Here's a recipe for quacamole from "Raw Food Made Easy" by Jennifer Cornbleet.  Her book has many very tasty recipes. 

Guacomole
1 ripe avocado, chopped
1 1/2 tsp minced onion
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1/3 tsp crushed garlic (1 clove)
Dash salt
Dash cayenne
Fresh  jalapenos (if desired, this is not in Jennifer's recipe but I put jalapenos into everything)
Diced Tomatoes (if desired, this is not in Jennifer's recipe either)

Place all the ingredients i a small bowl.  Mash with a fork, leaving the mixture slightly chunky.  Serve immediately.

I clean my cauliflower with fruit and vegetable rinse and then cut into smallish flowerets.  I dip the cauliflwer into the guacamole and ENJOY!
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