May 2009

Thu, 05/21/2009 - 15:16 — Newsletter

Want more energy, want better health and clearer skin?

Then you need to take a closer look at what you put into your body. Food, supplements, drugs, alcohol, water, soda are just a few of the factor that influence our daily health.
Food and health
- Food can be a natural source of vitamins/minerals; however how you cook it and what you put on it can take all the benefit out.
- Supplements help give the body the vital nutrients it needs. Are you taking the highest quality form for your specific needs? Do you know the supplements you should be taking daily?
- Drugs are needed for some diseases; however some drugs deplete the body of vital nutrients and can cause side effects. How are the drugs you take influence your health?
- Alcohol - a 6 ounce glass red wine might be good for your heart, but a 6 pack of beer or a bottle of wine a night can damage your liver. Moderation is a key component of alcohol consumption.  
- Water makes up 2/3 of our bodies, how much water do you give your body each day?
- Sodas are usually made with sugar, corn syrup or some combination of artificial sugars. 1 teaspoon of sugar will decrease your immune system for 4 hours and a regular coke has 8 teaspoons of sugar.

Sleep, laughter, mood and relationship also influence our health. Are you ready to make changes in your health, if so call Dr. Anita, 415.912.9934 to set up your appointment.

The Ins and Outs of Food Labels

Dr. Anita will be speaking about food labels at Pharmaca in Novato.

This interactive gathering will focus on ins and outs of food labels; understanding what it all mean and how it factor into healthy eating. From the talk, you will walk away with the list of must eat organic foods and the tools to decipher food labels.

Join Dr. Anita at Pharmaca in Novato, 7514 Redwood Blvd, on June 13th at 1pm to learn about what is in the food you eat.

Raw Foods Apple Pie

CRUST:
2 cups nuts - walnuts or pecans. 
1 cup dates
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon

Put nuts into a food processer to chop. Put them aside in a mixing bowl. Chop the dates in the food processer.  Now mix all ingredients in the food processer until the "dough" is made. Press the dough into a 9 inch glass pie plate.

FILLING:
4 cups finely chopped organic apples
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 cups chopped nuts - walnuts or pecans

Chop the nuts in the food processer and place in a mixing bowl. Use the food processer to chop the apples, with the cinnamon and lemon juice.  Mix the apples and nuts together and pour it all into the pie shell. It may overflow, but don't worry because you can always just eat what doesn't fit.

Keep the pie in a refrigerator to keep cool and to set. For best results, serve the next day so that the flavors have time intensify.
Sincerely,
Logo Anita M. Larrow, ND
Bringing Naturopathic Medicine to your Door
PO Box 202
Novato, CA 94948
Tel: 415.912.9934
www.drlarrownd.com