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!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Red Bell Peppers, Celery, Onions, Zucchini Over Rice

Brown Rice
Put distilled water into base of rice steamer (I use Black & Decker's Handy Steamer).  I use distilled water because it doesn't leave a residue in the steamer base.

Put two cups brown rice into bowl of the rice steamer and put it into the larger bowl with the catch bowl underneath.
Add 4 cups of distilled water (I use distilled because it's the purest)
Steam for at least 1 hour and check to see if the rice is soft.  If not, you will probably need to add more water to the base.

Red Bell Peppers
Celery
Onions
Zucchini
Lawry's seasoned salt
Basil
Parsley
Olive Oil

Chop up the veggies and put into a stainless baking pan.  Sprinkle basil, Lawry's and Parsley over top.  Drizzle oil over top. Put into a 450 oven and bake until the veggies are soft, gently turning occasionally. 

Put the veggies over the rice.  Add Tamari sauce or Soy sauce or any oriental sauce that you like.

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