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Empowering Natural Living In New Orleans and The Northshore

Get the "Buzz" on Bee Pollen EAT FIT AT THE AIRPORT How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too Rebecca Moos, LPC, NCC

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HEALTHY DESTINATIONS

REJUVINATION IN THE RED MOUNTAINS Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah

5 SUPER FOOD

Get “The Buzz” on Bee Pollen

7 FEATURE

Alexandra Paul

Actress, Wellness Coach, Environmentalist

Happy Feet

8 NATURAL BEAUTY Calendula

10 EXERCISE

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Ditch the Bar and Handle the Resistance!

14 RECIPE

Ginger Bee Tea Smoothie

16 WELLNESS

Holistic Medicine and Healthcare Insurance

18 EAT FRESH

Fresh Microgreens

20 RECIPE

Roasted Cauliflower & Arugula Salad

22 COVER

Alexandra Paul Actress, Wellness Coach, Environmentalist

25 DISCOVER

All-Natural Alternatives to Eggs

26 PETS

Emotional Support Pets

28 MIGHTY KIDS Geocaching

29 RECIPE Energy Balls 32 LONGEVITY

The Sweet Benefits of Nature’s Nectar

34 HEALTHY DESTINATIONS

Rejuvination in The Red Mountains

36 FASHION

Stripes For Spring

38 RECIPE

Living Green Guacamole

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Boost Macronutrients with Fresh Microgreens

super food

Get “The Buzz” on

Bee n e l l o P

Bee pollen functions as a sourc e of protein for the hive.

By Leah Porche, RD

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ee pollen has been touted to enhance endurance, foster fertility, and alleviate allergy symptoms across the web. While these claims have not been proven by human studies, they are founded on the high-nutrient composition of the bee pollen, which is comprised of simple sugars, amino acids (protein), minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, and other nutrients. It's no surprise that bee pollen is an excellent source of protein, as it functions as a high-protein food source for the hive.

Exact composition of the bee pollen varies depending upon the plants visited by the worker bees.

These hard-working insects fly to and fro, plant-to-plant, collect nectar, and return to the hive. While the nectar is used to make honey, the pollen is made by combin-

ing pollen with bee saliva and the nectar to create the generally golden granules of bee pollen. These protein-packed little pellets are sweet with an edge of bitterness. While you may find a bee pollen supplement in your local health food store (which may contain questionable additives), the actual granules (a whole food) can be added to a multitude of recipes to add texture, flavor, and nutrition. Some of the easiest ways to incorporate bee pollen into your diet are at breakfast time. Add it to your smoothie, sprinkle it on your oatmeal, or add it to your muffin batter.

While there may not be startling studies about the positive effects of bee pollen, adding this tasty tidbit to your pantry stock will give you something new and interesting to enhance your culinary repertoire!

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"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

Walt Disney

It's no surprise that I would be attracted to a quote by Walt Disney since Disney is one of my favorite places to visit. I recently had the pleasure of attending the flower festival at Epcot and was so impressed with the figures and statues covered with flowers that I am determined to make one myself. You can always pick out a “crafter” in a crowd. They’re the ones taking pictures of everything and mumbling, “I can make that!”.

That's me, I want to make everything, but seldom have the time.

My goal this spring is to follow the advice of a great man, Walt Disney, and stop talking and begin doing.

Whether it’s creating a flower statue for my garden or getting out to play tennis more or exercising, I’m on it.

I am going to make an effort to beautify the planet and leave time for myself. I hope you will join me and visit one of our many advertisers who make it their sole purpose to help you feel better and look better.

You and the world are only as beautiful as you make them.

Peace, Love and Planting, Suzanne

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According to researchers at Runner's World, "Selecting running shoes is akin to purchasing a house or a car; you’re going to spend a lot of time in them, so you want something you really like. In addition to a comfortable ride, shoes can play a major role in keeping your running strong."

How do you find the best shoes?

First, consider the shape of your foot and arch. There are three main shapes: flat, neutral, and high arches.

"Flat feet tend to have fallen arches, making them flexible and prone to overpronation, an inward rolling motion," the researchers say. "Neutral feet are the most biomechanically sound variety, putting them somewhere in the middle. High-arched feet are essentially the polar opposite of flat feet. When the arches are particularly defined, the feet end up being rigid, leading to supination, or landing on the outside edges of the feet."

It is important to keep your body safe from injury during exercise. If you have an injury, or if you feel aches or pain from running, jogging, or walking, you should consult a physician. Many athletes, running enthusiasts, and walkers have custom arch supports or inserts created for their running shoes to aid in injury prevention.

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AS LADIES, WE TEND TO HAVE A NATURAL LOVE FOR FLOWERS. They make for the perfect gift, have a way of saying I love you or I’m sorry, and they brighten up any room simply just by being.

More than just aesthetically pleasing flowers, calendula, in particular, are also a fantastic alternative to some of your store-bought beauty products, and is considered the newest trend in natural remedies.

WHAT IS CALENDULA? Calendula, also known as a Marigold, is a plant that is native to Asia and the northern Mediterranean countries. The Egyptians

considered it to have rejuvenating properties, and in the Hindu world, it is used as a colorant in food, fabrics, and cosmetics. Calendula is also used to heal cuts, burns, rashes, bites, and sunburns.

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CALENDULA FOR BEAUTY Using natural, organic products is critical in your overall health. When it comes to your beauty routine, you want to use products that don’t contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin, which is where calendula comes into play. It is an anti-inflammatory, which aids greatly in problematic skin, like acne, since it helps remove the bacteria and swelling. There are even more ways to incorporate calendula into your natural beauty regimen.

Calendula contains antioxidants, which fight free radicals, providing strength, protection and more damage to the skin.

This process is fantastic for helping with the anti-aging process.

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Since it is a natural moisturizer, it helps with dryness and splitting of the skin, so calendula oil can be used on all areas of the face and body to help sooth and repair it, giving your skin a healthy, natural glow.

If you have problems with thinning hair, calendula can help!

When applied to a damaged scalp, it heals the hair follicles, bringing circulation back into them, producing healthy hair growth for a thicker and fuller set of locks.

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DITCH THE BAR & HANDLE THE

RESISTANCE! By: Tami Charbonnet | Model: Leslie Thomas Chimento, M.D. | Photographer: Richard Vallon

Resistance band exercises are a perfect way to get a full body workout as an alternative to purchasing expensive equipment. Resistance bands are inexpensive, travel friendly, and they are available in different strengths. To get the most from your strength training using resistance bands, you should have at least 3 different strengths – easy, medium, and difficult.

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STANDING SHOULDER ISOLATION PLUS HIP/GLUTEUS ADDUCTION • Stand with the middle of the resistance band beneath your feet and an end in each hand.

• Bend the elbows and pull the handles out and up until the elbows are almost even with the shoulders.

• Tighten the core and kick the right leg away and out toward the right side.

• For hip adduction, tighten the core and kick the heel backward squeezing the glutes. 2 sets / 15-20 repetitions

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SLEEK SHOULDER T-RAISE OR LATERAL RAISE • To begin, stand on resistance band so the tension begins at arm's length.

Grasp the handles with palms facing your thighs with a grip slightly less than shoulder width apart. Handles must be resting alongside the outer leg.

• Extend arms with a slight bend at the elbows and keep back straight. This will be your starting position.

• Use your side shoulders to lift the handles to the sides as you exhale.

Continue to lift handles until they are parallel to floor. Keep your core braced and pause for a few seconds at the top of the movement. Lower the handles back to the starting postion. 2 sets / 10 repetitions

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SIMPLE BAND BICEP CURL • Stand with the middle of the resistance band beneath your feet and an end in each hand.

• Start with the arms straight by your sides and the band held taught.

• Bend the arms at the elbows HIP ADDUCTION exercise will to lift the hands towards the strengthen the muscles shoulders. Be sure to keep the on the outside of the elbows close to the ribs. hip. Take the leg out • Do not allow the elbows to to the side as far as flare away from the body. possible. Slowly 2 sets / 15-20 repetitions bring it back to the center.

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UST RA SA N A OR CA M EL P O S E In the subtle body, green represents the heart chakra symbolizing equilibrium, compassion and expansion. · Place your knees hip width apart with the balls of your feet on the floor. · Engage your adductor muscles at the top of your inner thighs. · Use the ‘L’ of your hand, especially your thumbs, around your hips to lengthen your sacrum down. · Lift up through your lower back and chest. Take care not to squeeze your gluteal muscles. You want to create strength and stability through your legs. Your are creating length, separation and expansion by the opposite motions of down and forward through your sacrum and hips and up and back with the length of your spine, chest and shoulders. · As you grow, on an exhale, begin to bend backwards opening your heart to spirit. Your head follows the line of your spine. · Leave your hands where they are or for a deeper experience, place the palm of your hands on your heels so that your fingers face your toes. · Take as many breaths here as you are comfortable with. · Inhale to come up accessing your legs to do so rather than your torso. Your head should be the last to come up.

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recipe

Bee GINGER Bee TEA SMOOTHIE

By Leah Porche

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp local bee pollen l 1 tbsp local honey l (1) 6-inch piece of ginger, peeled l 1 cup green tea, cooled l 1 cup frozen fruit (peaches, strawberries, bananas, etc.) l 1 cup spinach l Blueberries, kiwi and coconut l

DIRECTIONS Add all ingredients to blender, process until smooth, top with a sprinkle of bee pollen for a “candy” crunch and enjoy! Garnish with blueberries, kiwi and coconut. 

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ost people will tell you there is truth behind such statements.You probably know a cancer survivor or two who holds fast to the belief that her positive attitude and healthy diet made the difference in recovery. The holistic approach to health, which supports the integration of conventional and alternative therapies to address the whole person, is emerging as an impactful process in contemporary medicine. Such practices as acupuncture, chiropractic care, homeopathy, and massage therapy, along with a lifestyle that includes a healthy diet, exercise or relationship counseling, are becoming more common in treating mental, spiritual, and physical health.

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many individuals are neglecting the choice because it is not covered by their healthcare insurance. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) treatments that are more commonly covered by insurance include chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage; however, health insurance companies still regard most alternative techniques with hesitation, and each company has different parameters for approval.

Aetna, for example, considers medically necessary alternative medicine with specific guidelines regarding acupuncture, biofeedback, chiropractic services, and electrical stimulation for pain.

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Microgreens: Baby Greens, Lettuces, Sprouts and Seedlings

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icrogreens are commonly used on salads, soups, appetizers, and as artistic garnishes in fine dining restaurants. While they are often considered merely aesthetic, there are significant health benefits found within these tiny super food delicacies. Scientific research proves these seedlings are nutrient dense and contain important antioxidants.

Microgreens are edible seedlings harvested at the cotyledon leaf stage. According to studies at the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, microgreen cotyledon leaves have considerably higher nutritional densities than mature leaves. Researchers discovered health-promoting benefits from consumption of microgreens, including a high antioxidant capacity and an abundance of vitamin C to help protect your body from the harmful effects of free radicals.

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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture report that red cabbage microgreens had the highest levels of vitamin C among the tested varieties, with a 100-gram portion providing 147 milligrams of this vital nutrient. For comparison, an equal-sized serving of mature raw red cabbage contains 57 milligrams of vitamin C. Microgreens are also rich in the carotenoid, beta-carotene, which may help reduce risk of disease, such as cancer and eye disease. Many microgreens contain more beta-carotene than carrots12 milligrams per 100 grams compared with 8 milligrams in boiled carrots. Researchers who analyzed the beta-carotene content of microgreens found these super-nutritious greens also provide carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.

Researchers at Yale University found that microgreens are a great source of vitamin E. According to scientists, “The recommended daily allowance for vitamin E is 15 milligrams of alphatocopherol, meaning that eating just a small amount of daikon radish microgreens would cover your daily requirement for this important antioxidant vitamin.”

Although microgreens are small, they pack an impressive punch of condensed nutrient density. Vitamin K is also found in abundance among these tiny seedlings, offering health benefits by “promoting normal blood clotting and preventing excessive bruising. Vitamin K also plays an important role in maintaining strong and healthy bones."

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & ARUGULA SALAD

By Amie Valpone, thehealthyapple.com

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eafy greens are one of the best veggies you can eat. They’re full of nutrients and they’re easy to serve raw, steamed, or sautéed. In this simple salad, I roasted cauliflower and topped with two of my favorite detoxifying leafy greens, arugula and spinach, and a creamy tahini dressing. This recipe is naturally free of gluten, dairy, soy, refined sugar, and other inflammatory foods so it’s the perfect lunch or dinner salad to enjoy anytime of the year. Feel free to use more garlic if you like more of a kick to your dressing. In my book, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body, I talk about how certain foods cause inflammation in our body and how to add in more whole, anti-inflammatory foods like those in this recipe. The purple cabbage and heirloom tomato add a subtle sweetness along with the honey and raw almonds without having to add any refined sugar. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare, so you can have it on the table on a rushed weeknight meal for your family, or savor it on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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SERVES 4 • 1 head organic cauliflower, cut into ½ inch florets • 1 tbsp avocado oil • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 4 ½ tbsp tahini • Juice of 1 large lemon • 2 tsp honey or pure maple syrup • 1 medium clove garlic, minced • Hot water, as needed • 2 cups arugula • 2 cups baby spinach • 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage • 1 large heirloom tomato, diced • 1 small English cucumber, diced • 2 tbsp raw almonds Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Lay the cauliflower florets onto

the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the avocado oil, using your hands to coat each cauliflower floret. Season with sea salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender.

Remove from the oven and set aside.

Meanwhile, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and a few teaspoons of hot water in a small bowl. Add more hot water as needed, to thin out the dressing to your desired consistency.

Season to taste with sea salt and pepper and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the roasted cauliflower, arugula, spinach, cabbage, tomato, and cucumber. Drizzle with the tahini dressing and gently toss to coat.

Season to taste with sea salt and pepper. Garnish with raw almonds and serve immediately.

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Alexandra Paul’s captivating smile is a genuine reflection of a woman constantly moving forward on a path she loves to travel, literally and figuratively.

l u a P a r Alexand ACTRESS, WELLNESS COACH, ENVIRONMENTALIST

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IN A RECENT INTERVIEW WITH INSPIRE HEALTH FROM HER HOME IN LOS ANGELES, THE ACTRESS AND LONG-TIME ENVIRONMENTALIST ALEXANDRA PAUL HIKED AS SHE TALKED WITH ENTHUSIASM ABOUT HER GLOBAL CAREER AS A CERTIFIED WELLNESS COACH. “I’ve always been interested in health and fitness,” she explains. “I wanted to help people, especially women, feel better about themselves. I understand so well the pain that comes from not feeling good about yourself.”

Having struggled with an eating disorder as a 16-year-old, the life lessons she learned in recovery, as well as the wisdom gained in a successful acting career and commitment to the environment, contribute to her empathy for others. As a wellness professional who seriously pursues continuing education, her emphasis is guiding others in the long-term benefits of living longer and better.

“On the short term, it is about helping someone to make the changes necessary to feel better and be more productive,” she says.

Even with health coaching as her major focus today, Paul still focuses on her passions for the environment and an acting career, which has included roles in more than 100 feature films and television shows. She entered the environmentalist arena early as president of the energy committee of her high school, which she has helped become more energy efficient. Honored by several organizations for commitment to the environment, including the ACLU, the United Nations, and Green Cross International, she has owned electric cars for more than 20 years, she uses a second-hand cellphone, iPad, and computer, and her home is furnished with used products including her dishes, glasses, napkins and silverware. Catching water and rain water are also part of her daily pledge to Mother Nature.

Look to the red carpet and you will recognize Paul her from her five years as Lt. Stephanie Holden in the TV series Baywatch and such films as Dragnet, American Flyers, and Sharknado 4.

"I really love acting and always will but it was not melding with my compassion for others. Acting has given me a platform to focus on health, fitness and the environment, but you know, I don’t think people need platforms to make a change in the world.

“I am lucky to have saved money from acting to develop another career,” she continues, adding that the luxury of not having to work nine to five while building a new business is another fortunate advantage. She has issues of time and balance well under control.

“I don’t have children, I don’t watch a lot of television and I am good at multitasking. For example, I am taking an advanced coaching course right now, so I listen to lectures while I stretch and do yoga. I read non-fiction, educational books when I ride the stationary bike.

I'm walking on a trail as I talk to you

Paul emphasizes that each person comes in with diverse circumstances and expectations. “It’s never too late to change life’s habits,” she says. “If you have never cooked for yourself, you can learn how to buy and eat more whole foods instead of eating in restaurants every day. If you are someone who moves from one place to another for your career, use that new place as a jumpstart to incorporate new habits into your life. You won’t have a restaurant list. Even a vacation is a good time to change habits because you don’t have the same influences around you."

“It makes your life better to start early, however,” she states. “I just started working with a college student which is a really good thing for her. As she starts building her life, she is also building it around health, fitness, and good eating habits. We are living in the 21st century

It’s never too late to change life’s habits” right now!”

Although she recognizes that her wellness coaching instructors would not approve of multitasking, because it interferes with self-awareness, Paul knows what works for her. She passes that philosophy on to her clients, never deterring them from multi-tasking if that’s what it takes to add health and fitness into their lifestyles.

“I think that time is a huge issue with my clients,” Paul says, demonstrating a refreshing appreciation for individual needs and circumstances.

“One of the reasons people think they can’t exercise or prepare healthy meals is because they think they don’t have the time. It is hard to find that time and people do have to decide what their priorities are. I wake up early and when you are awake at 6 a.m. there is not a lot that gets in the way – meetings usually don’t take place that time of the day. So, I am more likely to get my workouts in then.”

Coaching sessions by phone, with motivating texts and emails in between,

with sedentary lifestyles, packaged foods, and frequently dining out. I don’t know how people can maintain their weight if they eat out all the time. It has to be a struggle.”

Emphasizing that she is not a nutritionist, Paul does not dictate certain diets or advise calorie counting, unless a client does better with such guidelines.

She does not approach wellness with a list of “do nots.”

"One of the things I love about coaching is that it is based on positive psychology,” she says. “When I was in therapy for eating disorders, I had to talk about what was wrong with me.

Coaching talks about what are you good at and that has a motivating effect in itself.”

Paul defines wellness coaching as helping people find their own way to health and fitness by focusing on strengths and building on what is going right. “I don’t tell people what to do, I listen and help them figure out how to achieve their goals. If I simply tell people what to do, then I am not doing my job

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cover story right. I would never force anyone to count calories if that is not their thing. I measure my food and bring my own food when I travel, but that is what is best for me. When you are vegan, you don’t want to get caught starving if there are no options around,” she laughs.

A vegetarian since she was 14, Paul chose an ethical vegan lifestyle six years ago, which extends beyond food choices to the products she uses and the clothes she wears.

“I became a vegan for the animals,” she states,” but it is really helping me more.

When I gave up dairy, it became easier because my values were aligned with my diet. My heart just opened

up and I feel like I look at the world differently in terms of justice, and speciesism and racism."

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and following her passion as a wellness coach has brought a new dimension to Paul’s life. “Getting trained as a health coach is about listening, empathizing, guiding, planning and supporting. It has helped me Alexandra helps at a Plug In America booth to promote electric cars, 2007. improve my relationships with others, as well as my husband.

Married to fitness coach Ian Murray, Paul’s voice sparkles as she says, “I am so lucky. My husband is so amazing, so wonderful. I am deeply, deeply in love with him.”

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OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES INGREDIENTS  ½ cup unsweetened

applesauce*  1 cup brown sugar  1 egg (see substitutes)  ½ tbsp. vanilla  1 tsp. baking powder  ½ tsp. cinnamon  1 pinch salt  1 cup + 2 tbsp. flour  1 cup raisins  1 ½ c. rolled oats

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INSTRUCTIONS  Preheat oven to 350°. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.  Blend applesauce (or butter), sugar, egg, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.  Add flour.  Gently fold in raisins and oats.  Drop in rounded spoonfuls and bake 12-15 minutes, depending on size.  Cool completely. * The recipe calls for 1 stick (½ c.) butter but I substituted applesauce. Reluctant? Trade out only half the butter.

Then, I picked four egg alternatives: olive oil, chia seeds, pumpkin purée, nut butter. Here’s how it went.

ALL-NATURAL ALTERNATIVES TO

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By Michele Robert Poche

Allergies, cholesterol, salmonella, lifestyle… there are many reasons a person may elect to remove eggs from his diet, but it’s not always easy. Eggs are a staple in the production of many dishes and baked goods. So finding a substitute would be tricky, right?

That’s what I thought until

I took on this eggs-ceptional challenge. There are literally dozens of alternatives for eggs. Because they offer many different properties (cohesion, moisture, leavening), the substitute you use may depend largely on your recipe.

I opted to make cookies.

(My family just loves my “food experiment” articles.)

If your brown sugar has hardened into a solid mass, place it in a baking dish covered with a wet paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds or bake in a 300° oven for 5 minutes. Keep it soft for future use by storing it with a slice of bread.

OLIVE OIL Usage: Pour from bottle Ratio: ¼ c. = 1 egg Cost: $5/bottle Regular supermarket: Yes

CHIA SEEDS Usage: Soak 1 tbsp. seeds in 2 tbsp. water

for 3 minutes Ratio: 1 tbsp. = 1 egg Cost: $15.99/lb.

Regular supermarket: Likely

PUMPKIN PURÈE Usage: Scoop from can (or homemade) Ratio: 1/3 c. = 1 egg Cost: $2/can Regular supermarket: Yes

NUT BUTTER Usage: Scoop from jar Ratio: 3 tbsp. = 1 egg Cost: $2.50/jar Regular supermarket: Yes

Which was best? Honestly, they all performed well and the results were pretty consistent. The olive oil was easiest to use but yielded the least flavor. The chia seeds created a chewier cookie with more of a granola bar texture. And the pumpkin and nut butter were the fan favorites with the most (somewhat discernible) flavor.

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WHAT IS AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL? An ESA is a companion animal prescribed by a licensed mental health professional as part of a treatment program designed to bring comfort to and minimize the negative symptoms of an individual with mental or psychiatric disabilities.

AM I REQUIRED TO REGISTER MY ESA? No, but it is highly recommended as it will greatly reduce any complications you could otherwise encounter with an unregistered companion. To register your animal, visit www.nsarco.com/emotional-support-animal.html.

WHAT ARE MY LEGAL RIGHTS? There are laws for housing (Fair Housing Act) and air travel (Air Carrier Access Act) that enable the disabled to be accompanied by an ESA. WHAT ANIMALS QUALIFY AS ESAS? Any domesticated animal (dogs, cats, birds, rodents, teacup pigs, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, etc.) can serve as an ESA at any age. No special training is needed but they must be manageable in public settings.

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FINDING AND LOGGING A GEOCACHE:

THE PERFECT BLEND OF TECHNOLOGY & THE GREAT OUTDOORS

1.

Click on the desired geocache to get information such as size, terrain, level of difficulty, description, hints and comments from other geocachers who have come and gone. (Beware: Some hints give away the farm.)

By Michele Robert Poche BILLED AS THE WORLD’S LARGEST TREASURE HUNT, GEOCACHING IS A REAL-WORLD OUTDOOR GAME, USING GPS-ENABLED DEVICES LIKE SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS. It gets its name from geo (earth) and cache (a hiding place). First appearing around the year 2000, geocache locations are now estimated at more than 2 million worldwide.

That means you and your family are never far away from starting your own hunt!

GETTING SET UP:

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Download the free app. (A premium level featuring more locations is also available.)

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Create an account.

Use the map to locate geocaches near you.

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Use this information to locate the geocache.

Sign the log sheet within it (most containers screw open) and log your find on the app, leaving comments for the next visitors if you wish.

4.

Leave the geocache exactly as you found it!

THINGS TO REMEMBER: • Geocaches come in all

shapes, sizes, and difficulties.

One might hang from a tree at eye level, and the next might be magnetized to a pole only a foot off the ground.

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• Some contain a little trinket within them, such as a button, a coin, etc. Feel free to take the item and replace it with something comparable of your own.

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• It’s best (and more fun!) to hunt

in pairs or even small groups. If you’re ever uncomfortable with the location of a geocache, move on to the next one.

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“Not all who st. Some wander are lo ing.” ch are just geoca - Unknown

Energy Balls

By Dylan Edwards

recipe INGREDIENTS  1 cup oatmeal  2/3 cup coconut flakes  ½ cup ground flax seed  ½ cup peanut butter  1/3 cup raw honey*  1 tsp cinnamon  1 tsp turmeric powder  1 tsp vanilla extract Optional  1 tsp chia seeds  1 tsp hemp seeds  Cacao nibs/ dark chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS  Mix ingredients together in bowl. Once evenly mixed, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Remove from fridge and form into small balls. Keep covered and refrigerated.  These energy balls make the perfect quick snack and are great to take to parties and events.

They satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing ingredient quality or nutrients. Each ball is giving you complex carbohydrates to fuel your body, healthy fats, plant-based protein, and natural sugar for energy. Turmeric acts as an anti-inflammatory and raw honey is nature's most powerful antibiotic. Indulge in an energy ball or two knowing every ingredient is not only great tasting, but great for you! *Those with bee allergies, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid consumption of honey.

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How To Have Your Cake & Eat It, Too

By Patricia Danflous

ReBECCA MOOS Everyone was eating healthy and exercising outdoors. That way of life became a part of who I was. All of a sudden the weight fell off and I had a completely new outlook.”

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Forget about the “Freshman 15.” Rebecca Moos entered college carrying extra weight she’d gained in high school, and defied the statistics by dropping 80 pounds in her first year at the University of Colorado, where she discovered a lifestyle full of movement and mindfulness. Her story is not about weight loss success, however. It is an inspirational tale of finding herself and a career that she absolutely loves.

Two minutes into an interview with the 34-year-old counselor and Pilates specialist, it’s clear that she is no longer hindered by her own weight issues, self-professed love of cake, and the need to fit in. Instead, Moos brings passion and experience to Mindful Movements, her innovative practice offering counseling, Pilates and wellness techniques to help individuals take control of both physical and mental struggles.

“I was the fat kid,” Moos says of her elementary and high school years. “I had to go to a therapist as a teen for eating issues, and for being anxious and hyperactive. I sat there listening to the therapist telling me what I was doing wrong and how to be different. I hated therapy. I absolutely hated it.”

Unlike her own experience, Moos doesn’t tell people what to do or what to eat. She guides and encourages each person to use mind, body and spirit awareness to live happier, healthier lives. Partly in respect to her great-grandmother’s fight with Parkinson’s disease, her practice also includes pain management, exercise and rehabilitation for those with debilitating disorders, as well as those recovering from accidents and surgeries.

Moos admits that she was miserable as a teen, but didn’t realize how much pain she was in until she moved from south Louisiana to the mountains of Colorado. “Everyone was eating healthy and exercising outdoors. That way of life became a part of who I was. All of a sudden the weight fell off, and I had a completely new outlook.”

Moos laughs as she reminisces about finding a channel for stress while working on her master’s degree. “Without knowing what I was doing, I took my first Pilates class and felt a huge sense of relaxation.

That was my lightbulb moment. If movement -- whether it is walking, running, weight lifting, yoga, Pilates, or whatever -- can elicit the same stress reduction response as therapy and counseling, how could I combine the two?”

Inspired by that lightbulb moment, her dad’s entrepreneurial success and her mom’s encouragement to be happy, Moos started Mindful Movements. She’s not only doing what she loves, but is also helping others to find their own lightbulb moments.

Moos approaches each day with gratitude for her blessings, including her husband of 8 years and their new baby girl, Nora Frances. Sometimes she even celebrates the day with cake.

“I am not the fat kid anymore, but I still love, love cake,” she says, smiling.

Top left: No longer the "fat kid," Mindful Moments owner Rebecca Moos finds joy and inspiration from a new baby and a successful career.

Bottom left: Sleeping beauty and better than cake - new mom Rebecca Moos says her new daughter Nora

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The Sweet Benefits OF NATURE’S NECTAR

By Cindy A. Lugo

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the fauna triggering the allergic reaction. This major benefit is only one of many to consider as you add a steady dose of raw local honey to your diet. A key element to remember is that the power-packed properties exist in raw honey, which is a pure, unfiltered and unpasteurized sweetener made by bees from the nectar of flowers. When you buy from local independent farmers, beekeepers, and farmer’s markets, you are generally getting the best quality raw honey.

Any honey not labeled raw, unheated, and unfiltered has most likely been processed for a long shelf life, robbing it of its incredible nutritional value and health powers. Expect raw honey to be opaque rather than the golden color which is achieved through heating. Fresh, raw honey is tastier and as a healing remedy, it can boast the following: Boosts energy Relieves morning sickness Soothes sore throats Aids in weight loss, especially when replacing processed sugar as a daily sweetener Raises levels of health-promoting antioxidants in the body Promotes restorative sleep Aids in the treatment of burns and wounds when infused bandages are applied Effective in treating coughs When mixed with cinnamon, provides relief from bladder infections, arthritis, upset stomach, and bad breath

Sure, it’ll sweeten your tea, but did you know that honey can also function as a natural antibiotic? Just dab a little onto a wound, blemish, etc., to help encourage healing, prevent bacterial growth, and minimize scarring. Remember when shopping: the darker the honey, the stronger its antibacterial properties.

KNOW YOUR BEEKEEPER! This is the number one step in finding the healthiest local honey possible; check your local farmer’s market and beekeeping association to research beekeepers in your area who use no chemicals, use wooden frames and natural wax foundation, don’t heat their honey, and don’t feed or move their bees.

YOUR SOUL

ature’s nectar--honey-- packs a powerful punch in the fight against ailments, and has been used for centuries for its healing properties.

When you eat locally harvested, raw honey, you receive the added benefit of consuming a superfood that contains immune stimulating properties needed for your body. It is believed that eating a tablespoon of honey each day can relieve the symptoms of pollen-related allergies. The premise is that bees in your area are collecting nectar from the plants and flowers that cause you to experience itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and other similar allergic symptoms. Raw honey contains bee pollen; therefore, when you eat local raw honey, you are consuming that same offending local pollen. By ingesting minute amounts of the very allergen that is affecting you, your body builds up immunity to

*Those with bee allergies, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid consumption of honey.

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rom morning walks in Snow Canyon to all day hikes through Zion National Park to relaxing mornings in Sagestone spa and salon, Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah, is a perfect balance for a healthy destination. Red Mountain resort offers packages for guests with a variety of interests, encouraging guests to be "as adventurous or as relaxed" as they desire.

Guests awake in luxury to breathtaking views of the Red Mountains, a delicious healthy breakfast buffet, and a

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pre-planned itinerary for their day. Regardless of whether you are in search of outdoor adventures, spa packages, fitness classes, or even retreat packages, itineraries are customized for the needs of each guest or group. Guests have plenty of opportunities to exercise at the resort with world class fitness instructors.

Classes offered include yoga, meditation, stretching, dance, weight training, and even water workouts. Outdoor adventures are also popular as guests enjoy hiking, golf, and excursions into surrounding Zion National Park.

Red Mountain has also been recognized as "a leading choice in wellness resorts."

The environment is designed to empower and inspire every guest, and even those who are tattering the edge to discover a healthy lifestyle: The resort boasts, "Each of our wellness professionals is a passionate, experienced specialist in his or her area of expertise, here to empower your physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health."

Red Mountain also offers nutritional programs, personal discovery, wellness programs, and wellness retreats to add to their appeal.

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By Whitney Alexandra

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tripes have been around for years. Whether they served as the main focus of an outfit or as an accent piece, we are no stranger to these fashion trends.

The nice thing about stripes is that this super trend seems to have a twist to them each season and this spring is no different. This year, it’s all about bold, bigger, and more prominent stripes. It’s about trendy, chic pinstripes, and it’s about stripes with a lot of comfort involved.

For years they were the classic attire for business women.You’d find them in pantsuits, button-ups, and tailored blazers, but now they are so much more. One of the biggest trends for stripes this spring is big, bold stripes on maxi or calf-length dresses. It’s easy and comfortable INSPIRE HEALTH

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and it looks chic and effortless. This also applies to wearing wide-leg pants with stripes. Pair them with a cotton tee or an oversized buttonup, which is also big for spring this year, and you have the perfect outfit for running errands.

Don’t fret if you don’t like the bold and edgy look–pinstripes are still in, but this year they’re a little more fun. These pinstripes have more of a textured look, and they are great to wear as tops, pants and our favorite, jumpsuits - because who doesn’t love a great jumpsuit?

70’s anyone!

This leads us to another blastfrom-the-past: cutouts. Yup, the cutout is back, but you can keep it subdued and classy by wearing it in the neckline of a striped shirt, giving you the look of the season.

Now let’s be honest, it’s easy to find these latest spring fashion trends in all the department stores and up-scale boutiques, but most of those don’t use organic, sustainable fabrics. As much as the runway shows promote the latest and greatest trends, they often forget the biggest trend of all, supporting our environment. Luckily, there are some amazing stores offering the season's must-haves that are super fashionable, while helping our world, all at the same time. One of my personal favorites is Study NY, which utilizes sustainable techniques and materials, while educating the consumer. They offer a variety of trendy, chic looks that cater to everyone, making it easier than ever to shop your favorite looks in a sustainable fashion.

In New Orleans, food is more than nutrition – it’s an obsession. We write about it and compose songs about it. Five minutes after ordering lunch, we talk about what we’re having for dinner.

There are dozens of festivals every year dedicated to eating. We celebrate poboys on Oak Street, oysters in the French Quarter and king cake at Champion Square and much more.

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With all this focus on food, it can be quite a challenge for New Orleanians to stay fit. Molly Kimball, a registered dietitian with Ochsner Fitness Center set out to “make heathier easier.”

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recipe

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INGREDIENTS:  1 avocado  Juice from ½ lime  ¼ cup tomato (diced)  2 Tbsps. sauerkraut or pink sauerkraut  1 inch jalapeno, minced, no seeds  ¼ cup onion (diced)  1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro (chopped)  ¼ tsp. salt (optional)  ¼ tsp. black pepper  Garnish: ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

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PREPARATION: 1. Cut avocado in half. Discard pit.

Scoop flesh out with a spoon and add to mixing bowl.

2. Squeeze the juice from the lime. Add to the mixing bowl.

3. Chop the tomato, onion, and cilantro.

Add to mixing bowl.

4. Mince the jalapeño, then add to mixing bowl.

5. Measure and add all remaining ingredients (sauerkraut, salt, pepper).

Add to mixing bowl.

DIRECTIONS: 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl, stir together until well mixed.

2. Transfer to a serving dish.

3. Garnish, serve and enjoy!

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