2009 Health & Fitness Guide

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Health Fitness Guide 2009

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A Unique Approach to Health and Fitness in Lee The Berkshire Soul & Spirit Center in Lee is offering various methods to help regulate and improve health and fitness. Yoga is one of the approaches to fitness: ongoing, weekly classes are held on Monday evenings and Wednesday evenings. Specific Yoga weekend workshops like the upcoming ‘End Lower Back Pain’ and ‘Free the Neck and Shoulders’ with Kathi Casey, on Saturday, January 17th, are designed for people who wish to work on specific dynamics or specific areas of their body. Yoga works in ways that honors the body-mind-spirit connection to allow rejuvenation through specific exercises and practices that enable us

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A Hersam Acorn Newspapers Publication Toby Raymond, contributing editor Jen Hathaway, cover and page design Berkshire Penny Saver 154 West Park Street, Lee, MA 01238 413-243-2341 Yankee Shopper 20 Cleveland Road, Dalton, MA 01226 413-684-1373 TriState Pennysaver News 109 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 802-447-3381 Vermont News Guide 99 Bonnet Street, Manchester, VT 05254 802-362-3535 Renee Tassone, General Manager 2

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to strengthen our energy flow throughout our body and to dissolve energy blockages that might have begun to build up in our bodies. Yoga works on regulating the muscular-skeletal system, the respiratory function, the circulatory function, digestive and immune function, as well as the nervous system. People regularly comment on how the Center’s Yoga classes help them feel rejuvenated. Aside from Yoga, the Berkshire Soul & Spirit Center also offers Healing sessions in the Native American Tradition, Magnetic (also called auric or subtle body) Healing sessions - these Healing sessions are intended to supplement Western Medicine by addressing emotional trauma, psychological conditions and more. Natural Nutrition Support and Lifeguidance are also available, as well as workshops like: ‘How to See Your Health’ with Edward Esko, who is introducing the traditional Oriental Art of Diagnosis as a guide for a healthy, natural lifestyle and self-health management. Massage, like Shiatsu and Swedish Massage are another tool for health by reducing stress and anxiety and relaxing the body. The staff at the Center is happy to discuss the various approaches to health and fitness more in depth with you any time you stop by. Or join their email list to receive weekly updates about upcoming workshops and events. Berkshire Soul & Spirit Center, www.soulandspiritcenter.com, 69 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238, 413-243-2834. Photograph Courtesy of Rev. Bettina Zumdick and Berkshire Soul & Spirit Center

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Green & Healthly Living Expo To Add Kids Fest This Summer Ski Butternut will be offering a summer of ket of consumers with interests in green products excitement with three consecutive weekend events and services. all to take place at the summer slopes of beautiful The event will feature two full days of lectures, Ski Butternut in Great Barrington. exhibits, a farmers’ market, artists demonstrations and more. From acupuncture to green and Beginning on June 26 & 27 the Green & sustainable building solutions, from integrative Healthy Living Expo will return followed by physicians to providers of renewable energy soluthe highly successful 8th annual Berkshire Arts tions, the Expo will offer something for almost Festival on July 3, 4, 5 and the new Art of Clay everyone. Our goal for the expo is to educate the Festival in July. community and promote awareness about the choices available to maintain a healthy lifestyle This year joining the Green & Healthy Living and a healthy planet. Expo, the producers, American Art Marketing will be adding “Kids Fest”, combining two family The directors, Richard and Joanna Rothbard, are looking for providers of products and serevents into one spectacular weekend. vices both for kids and the entire family. “While The Green & Healthy Living Expo will be a we seek everything that relates to improving vibrant marketplace combining 150 exhibitors, the environment, sustainable living, and health, prominent speakers and workshops giving busi- we welcome vendors who offer all kinds of kid nesses and providers exposure to a growing mar- related products. The combination of these two events makes for an ideal opportunity to promote

your goods and services to thousands of visitors both local and tourists.” Kids Fest will be mountains of fun with nonstop activities that will thrill and delight children of all ages and interests. Highlights include a 25 foot rock climbing wall, water slide and kids’ dance party. Green Kids at Play will include a recycled art contest, and “Play With Clay All Day,” with adventures at the potters wheel and more. Other festivities will include Health & Environment and Arts & Crafts Camps, the Kids Fest Stage featuring kid’s local dance troupe, and martial arts exhibits, songsters, comedy kids, you name it. Traditional Butternut July 4th fireworks taking place returns a week earlier on Saturday, June 27. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. until dark an admission of $20.00 per car load will not only include the fireworks but the Green & Healthy Living Expo continued on page 5

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and Kids Fest with fabulous food, shopping the All three events will be presented by American The Green and Healthy Living Expo and Kids Fest unique marketplace, and all of the activities for Art Marketing, the producers of all three events. are presented in cooperation with Ski Butternut, kids and their parents until the Berkshire South Community fireworks begin. Center and the Noah Center. Information on sponsor, vendor and volunteer opportunities is available at www.greenandhealthylivingexpo.com.

The excitement continues the following two weekends with the 8th annual Berkshires Art Festival featuring over 200 juried artists from 18 states, followed by “The Art of Clay Festival” July 11 & 12, sponsored by Sheffield Pottery with 100 potters and ceramic artists displaying, demonstrating and selling their work. Other highlights will be a curated gallery exhibition & sale inside the lower lodge including a tea pot show and sculptural and functional clay show, and hands on clay action trying your hand on the potters wheel. All events take place rain or shine, indoors, under tents and outdoors.

For information and complete details on all of these events please visit www.berkshiressummerevents.com. Visit this site often for updated news and complete show information. Questions? Contact Richard Rothbard via email at Rothbard@warwick.net or (845) 355-2400.

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How to Cook Your Way to a Trim Figure

(MS) -- Are you carrying extra pounds that you’d like to send away? Do you hate diet food? If so, you’re not alone. Despite a booming weight loss industry, obesity is on the rise, and many people are fighting the battle against weight gain while missing foods that give them comfort and satisfaction. Devin Alexander, television chef, cookbook author and weight loss expert, offers her top 10 tips to losing weight in your own kitchen while enjoying the scrumptious foods you crave.

Whether you’d like to lose or maintain your weight, Devin offers these tips to help cook healthier versions of many favorite foods: 1. Healthy cooking begins with having the right equipment, especially nonstick cookware and bakeware. My personal favorite is Infinite Circulon(R), a beautifully styled collection that is both dishwasher safe and compatible with all types of ranges, including glass and state-of-the-art induction cooktops. I’m also a huge fan of Circulon

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bakeware. The nonstick cake and loaf pans, muffin tins and cookie sheets are incredibly durable, distribute heat evenly and clean up fast and easy. In my opinion, cooking and baking should be simple, hassle-free and guilt-free. 2. Get pumped with a delicious and nutritious breakfast. Losing weight was just about impossible for me until I started eating breakfast. A morning meal revs up your metabolism so you burn calories more efficiently throughout the day. A solid breakfast with the right balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats gives you energy and keeps you satisfied for hours. Try my “Bacon & Egg Breakfast Quesadilla.” Yes, you can have bacon and lose weight! Watch how easy it is to make this dish by viewing my Web cast on www.circulon.com. 3. Weigh your food to master portion control. Let’s face it, calories do count, and a kitchen scale can be tremendously helpful in guiding you to see what smaller portions look like. Especially in the beginning of retraining your way of

eating, a scale helps to be sure your version of 4 ounces is truly 4 ounces. 4. Misting trumps pouring olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is very good for your heart, and because it’s unsaturated, it’s wise to replace butter and other saturated fats with olive oil whenever possible. Nonetheless, one tablespoon has more than 100 calories, so in my kitchen, I use it sparingly. The easiest way to enjoy olive oil guilt-free is to use a sprayer to mist your salads and other foods. 5. Mini’s make my day. I’m big on making mini sized treats and snacks, and you’ll see a whole bunch of tempting “mini” recipes, such as “Tiny Tacos” and “Banana-Coconut Mini-Muffins” in my cookbook, “The Most Decadent Diet Ever!” My philosophy is that eating a whole mini-size muffin is much more satisfying than half or a third of a standard size muffin. Search out cookware and bakeware that fits the mini mentality. 6. Fire up the grill. Grilling gets high marks for adding flavor to food without

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adding fat and calories. It’s one of my favorite cooking techniques, whether it’s done outside on a gas or charcoal grill, or inside using a grilling pan. There are lots of great grilling pans on the market today to give foods appealing grill marks anytime of year. Check out the new Circulon “Cook Great, Look Great” 11-inch Square Deep Grill Pan. The pan’s deep grooves guarantee you’ll get a professional-style sear that’s the hallmark of juicy, great-tasting burgers, steaks and other favorite grilled foods. 7. Tasty substitutes to high-fat foods. Today’s marketplace is full of great tasting alternatives to high-calorie, high-fat foods. Here are some of my favorites: Yogurt in place of sour cream and mayonnaise. Look for plain, all natural low-fat yogurt, preferably strained for a thicker, creamier consistency that’s more like sour cream. Reduced-fat or light cheese, such as blue cheese, cheddar and mozzarella. Just a little sprinkle of shredded or crumbled lower-fat cheese makes just about any dish taste decadent. Smoked sausage, kielbasa and pepperoni made from lean turkey.

Sausage can be very unhealthy if it’s not made from lean meat, so check the package for nutritional information. Lower fat versions are ideal for soul satisfying pasta, chili, soup, or stew. 8. Go for the leanest cuts of beef. I love a juicy burger, the kind you need to eat with a napkin. Contrary to popular opinion, you can enjoy juicy burgers and steaks using the leanest cuts. The trick is to make sure you season the burger or meat properly, and place it on a grill that’s well heated to sear in the flavors. Still skeptical? Try my scrumptious “Blue Cheese Mushroom Burger,” made with reduced-fat blue cheese. The recipe is available in “The Most Decadent Diet Ever!” 9. Oven roasting bags rule. You may remember oven bags from the days when your mom cooked for you. They were a big hit in the 70s, and I think they’re perfect for making lean, yet tender roasted turkey breast. Try roasting a bone-in turkey breast half, an often overlooked, but excellent option for healthy cooking. Leftovers are terrific

for low-fat sandwiches, salads and creative pasta and rice dishes the next day. 10. Indulge in great-tasting comfort food. When pressed for time and in need of comfort food, it’s easy to spend money and waste calories at a fast food restaurant. Avoid this unhealthy trap by recreating favorite dishes at home with a lot less fat. Fast food recipe makeovers are my specialty, having researched and written a book with more than 75 mouth-watering selections. Have a hankering for Subway(R) Meatball Marinara? I’ve got a better-for-you recipe you won’t be able to tell apart from the original. It’s a terrific make-ahead recipe that you can double for family meals during the week ahead. If you’re short on time, you can even use a lowfat jarred marinara sauce instead of making my homemade version. For step by step instructions for this dish, view my Web cast on www.circulon. com. For more information on how to cook great and look great, please visit www.circulon.com. HM091780

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