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!

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Raw Refreshing Green Juice with Yellow or Red Bell Peppers and Parsley

This is another of Megan Huylo's juice recipes from Foxnews.com on 8-21-14. As with the other of her juices, she uses a juicer. I prefer to get the fiber that is taken out when foods are "juiced" so I use a VitaMix. “This one I make for a lot of my clients who are looking for a cleanse or who want to start juicing just to get healthier, promote clearer skin, but they don’t want to drink something that is really loaded with pungent leafy greens,” Huylo said. Refreshing Green Juice with Yellow Bell Peppers and Parsley Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, stem and core removed 2 green apples, quartered 1 bunch parsley 2 cups spinach, tightly packed Juice of 2 lemons One juice a day is good, but to really feel different, drink at least three to feel the full effects, Huylo said.

Raw Green Market Juice with Fennel and Plum

This is another raw juice recipe from Megan Huylo. Her website is listed on the previous post. This drink will give you a glow. Fennel is high in vitamin C and has a high water content— if we can get as much water and hydration into us as possible… that leads to more supple, glowing skin. Plums have antioxidants, red bell peppers are high in vitamins C and E, which help promote healthy, supple skin. The red-veined sorrel is a healthy leafy green. “It’s going to protect our cells from any damage from free radicals that’s going to damage skin cell membrane,” Huylo said. Greenmarket Juice with Fennel and Plum Ingredients: 1 fennel bulb, quarters, fronds reserved 3 plums, halved and pit removed 1 small red bell pepper, quartered, stem and core removed 1 bunch red-veined sorrel Juice of 2 lemons If you’re new to juicing, try Megan’s Refreshing Green Juice with Yellow Bell Peppers and Parsley. Zucchini is mostly water, which will keep your skin hydrated. Green apple has polyphenols, which regulate skin growth. Yellow bell pepper is high in vitamin C— your skin’s best friend. Spinach contains selenium, which protects against un damage and age spots. As for the spinach, Huylo said it’s a mild flavor packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Raw Sweet and Sunny Juice

I found this recipe on Fox news. It sounds delicious. It's by plant based Megan Huylo. Her “Sweet and Sunny Morning Juice” incorporates pineapple, ginger and lemon. Pineapple is packed with vitamin C, which promotes the growth of collagen and helps the elasticity of your skin. “There’s also ginger in this juice, which is a really powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant,” Huylo said. “Ginger is also really great for digestion.” Sweet and Sunny Morning Juice Ingredients: 1 pineapple, skinned and cut lengthwise into quarters 1” piece of ginger Juice of 3 lemons Click for more from Huylo’s site, DowntownEpicure.com.