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I’ve Moved!!!

mosswellness — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:10:01 +0000

Hello, Moss Wellness readers!

I’ve combined my website and blog over at Moss Wellness — come join me over there to keep up to date on health & nutrition information, special events, and other fun stuff!

I update my blog over there now and hope to “see” you over there soon.

www.mosswellness.com

Get out of the city!

mosswellness — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:09:26 +0000

Over at Spark! Wellness, we’re kicking off our new series of wellness tours and to celebrate, we’re giving you a chance to win a spot on our inaugural trip. Get your nature on and join Spark! Wellness on Saturday, May 1 for a fun-filled day in New York’s gorgeous Hudson Valley.

To enter our contest, reply to this blog post and tell us why you could benefit from a day in the country! Anyone who blogs or tweets about it gets 2 contest entries.

You can read about the trip details below. We only have 25 spots available for this trip, and it will likely sell out quickly. So if you’d like to reserve your spot in the meantime to guarantee your reservation, email info@sparkyourwellness.com. If you win our contest, your trip payment will be refunded.

Introducing Spark! Wellness Tours!
Leave the city behind for some fresh air, guided hiking, gentle outdoor yoga, a delicious local lunch, and a tour through the charming town of Beacon – known for its shops, cafes, and local art scene.

Our Itinerary:

Bus leaves Manhattan at 8:00am on Saturday, May 1

We kick off our day with a 3.9-mile hike through the woods and along the river in Beacon. We’ll be on a relatively flat, easy trail so this is perfect for most fitness levels. This gentle hike will take approximately 2 hours and will afford us beautiful views of the Hudson River.

Our hike will be followed by a series of gentle, standing yoga stretching poses held outside by the amazing Kathy Hogan (local yoga instructor and nature expert).

Post-hike and yoga, we’ll be hungry! So we’ll be having a delicious, healthy lunch at one of Beacon’s charming restaurants.

After lunch, you’ll have approximately 2 hours to explore the town of Beacon on your own and experience its shops (such as the heralded Hudson Beach Glass), cafes, and art galleries. OR, you’ll have the choice of visiting the fabulous Dia: Beacon art museum.

Our bus heads back to NYC at around 4:30p.

Join our community of health-conscious explorers for this great day outside of the city. Meet new friends and spend some time in the country!

Read what the New York Times and Time Out NY have to say about the town of Beacon.

Total cost: $79, which includes transportation to and from NYC, a guided 2-hour hike, outdoor yoga class, and lunch.

*** PLEASE NOTE: We have space for ONLY 25 people!! If you are interested, please contact us immediately at info@sparkyourwellness.com to reserve your spot. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and we expect space will sell out quickly. ****

A healthier banana bread

mosswellness — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:52:44 +0000

Check out my latest recipe invention: Delicious, delicate, HEALTHY banana bread! It’s to die for.

Where’s Andrea?

mosswellness — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:38:29 +0000

Sorry I’ve been MIA for a while! If you’ve been trying to find me, I’ve just been blogging over at my other site, sparkyourwellness.wordpress.com.

Hope you will join me over there as I blog with my partners from Spark! Wellness. And not only will you get to read my lovely posts, but you’ll get to hear from my partners Hadley, Freddy, and Veronica.

I’ll also double post my posts back here, so that you don’t have to worry about missing a thing!

My new favorite snack/dessert

mosswellness — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:25:18 +0000

Take some Artisana Cacao Bliss coconut spread. (With the only ingredients being Organic Raw Coconut Butter, Organic Raw Coconut Oil, Organic Raw Agave Syrup, Organic Raw Cacao, Organic Raw Cacao Butter, it’s quite the guilt-free treat.)

Spread onto brown rice cakes.

Eat and revel in its simple deliciousness!

Easy Lemon Saffron Roast Chicken

mosswellness — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:37:34 +0000

Ready for a super easy – yet super delicious – roast chicken recipe? I just made this up tonight and it is rocking my world!

I had some baby chickens on hand (“poussins,” which are basically cornish game hens) and wanted to go beyond my usual “rubbed with olive oil and sea salt and stuffed with half a lemon” combo (although let me tell you, that’s a simple and tasty way to prepare a bird!). I took a look through my pantry and rifled through the spices a bit before I settled on saffron. Saffron is one of those amazingly delicious and subtle spices that always seems to make food taste a bit more luxurious and a little exotic. It seemed like the perfect thing to spice up a regular ol’ Monday night meal.

Borrowing from suggestions I found from a google search, I took a large pinch of saffron threads and ground it in a mortar and pestle, along with a good dose of sea salt and fresh ground pepper. I didn’t measure, cause I never do when simply rubbing salt and pepper on a chicken. Once I rubbed my spice concoction all over the outside and inside of the chickens, I stuffed them both with half of a fresh lemon. Then I stuck them in my pre-heated 400 deg oven and left them alone until they were ready and roasted! (About 40 minutes in my oven, using the “convection” setting.)

Voila! Easy, scrumptious, beautifully golden-hued chicken that elevated a normal weeknight meal from “really good” to “wow!” I served it alongside simply sauteed kale with garlic and rejoiced with in new-found recipe. This would easily work well with any kind of chicken parts you have on hand. Enjoy!

Coconut oil saved my skin!

mosswellness — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:01:35 +0000

Read my post about my favorite new edible moisturizer here: Coconut Oil Saved My Skin!

Happy Holidays!

mosswellness — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:48:59 +0000

I wanted to take a moment and wish each and every one of you a wonderful, happy, healthy holiday!

I hope you are enjoying your time with friends and family, coworkers and neighbors.

And I hope you are remembering to breathe! In the midst of the chaos of the holiday season, it can be easy to get swept up in the busyness and constant “doing” — shopping, socializing, cooking, etc. Take this email as a reminder to stop whatever you’re doing and take a couple of deep breaths. Close your eyes, let your shoulders relax, and simply breathe.

It can be all too easy to neglect our self care during this busy season. Remember to prioritize doing at least one thing for health for yourself each day: whether it’s cooking yourself a healthy breakfast, getting in a 30 min workout, taking a few minutes to meditate or breathe, eating some veggies, getting a massage, spending time with people you like, breathing in some fresh air, or getting a hug after a long, busy day, it all adds up to healthier, happier you!

With that being said, have fun and enjoy your holiday! Here are some delicious dessert recipes from Integrative Nutrition to help you celebrate the season in a healthy way. Cheers!

Baked Bananas
Coconut Date Cookies
Delicious and Easy Thumbprint Cookies
Nutty Chocolate Crispies

January Detox!

mosswellness — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:55:15 +0000

Even though many of my readers are “healthy eaters,” most of us could benefit from a detox by the end of the holiday season! I like to cleanse a couple of times of year to “reboot” my body and eliminate toxic build up that happens to to all of us, even those of us with the best intentions. If you’re new to cleansing, want to take your health to a deeper level, or want to learn more about cleansing for your clients, join us for our January group detox!

* Level 1 (led by Hadley) focuses on gently reducing inflammation in the body caused by hidden food allergies or sensitivities, as well as discovering what foods each person’s body does not tolerate well. By the end, participants will have more energy, feel lighter, and have a deeper understanding of how food affects their bodies. This cleanse is designed for people who have never done a detox before or who currently eat a diet high in meat, dairy, sugar, processed foods, and/or caffeine.

* Level 2 (led by yours truly) takes it one step further to help you reboot your metabolism by detoxing from common allergens and addictive foods, while adding several supplements along the way to help support your body for a deeper cleanse. Participants will boost energy levels and reduce toxic internal inflammation by taking a break from foods that are difficult for our systems to digest. This is a great cleanse for those who already eat moderately healthy and are ready to take their wellness, energy levels, and metabolism to the next level.

* Level 3 (led by Gena) focuses on restoring the body’s alkalinity, in enhancing elimination and digestive health, and on awakening stored toxins with raw, plant based foods and vegetable juice. It will be a user-friendly introduction to raw foods and how to implement them. Participants can opt for either a high-raw or a semi-raw, all vegan protocol. This is a perfect cleanse for those who have some familiarity with an all plant-based diet, but who are seeking to enhance digestive health and break lingering addictions to processed foods and animal products. It’s also a perfect option for those who have dabbled in raw foods and juicing, but need some guidance in maintaining consistency into 2010.

Each participant will receive instructions on how to begin slowly eliminating addictive foods, such as sugar and caffeine, from their diets before the cleanse.

Outcomes of the 10-day cleanse include:

* Resetting the body’s metabolism
* Getting rid of toxins
* Reducing inflammation
* Losing ‘fluff’ weight
* Feeling lighter & reducing bloating
* Learning about new and healthy foods you enjoy eating
* Improving digestion
* Clearer skin
* More energy
* Giving our bodies a chance to heal
* Getting the detox ‘glow’
* Revitalizing your diet and your life by breaking out of negative thinking and unhealthy patterns

Why participate in a group detox?

* Better success having on-going support from your peers than from doing it alone
* Share recipes and tips that work as you go along
* Meet new friends who share similar health goals
* Receive support from qualified health practitioners to ensure a safe, effective experience

Why a telephone group class?

* Easy and convenient, from the comfort of your own home or while on-the-go
* People from across the country can participate
* Provides anonymity for those who prefer it

THE DETAILS:
The cleanse will last from January 18-27. All three practitioners will jointly host a teleclass on the benefits of a cleanse, as well as details of the program, on January 6 at 8pm.

Investment in the cleanse is $60; Sign up with a friend each get $5 off. Bloggers who participate in the cleanse and promote on their blog receive $10 off. Health care practitioners get another $10 off.

Questions? Email andrea@sparkyourwellness.com

Weigh Less, Live More! January – March Group Program

mosswellness — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:27:44 +0000

ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!!!

Join me next month as I kick off my next Weigh Less, Live More! 3-month group program. This is not a program about change – it is about transformation. Each session builds on the last. As we work through the obstacles in your life and focus on the goals you’d like to achieve, we will motivate each other to a new level of vibrant health and confidence.

Some of the group topics we will cover during our sessions include:

-Learn to reach your ideal weight WITHOUT dieting, deprivation, or starvation. I learned how to do this for myself (while losing 45 lbs), have helped many clients do the same, and will show you how!

-Reduce your cholesterol, high blood pressure, and improve your digestive issues through natural, holistic measures.

-Discover which vitamins and supplements you should be taking each day, and which ones are just a waste of your money.

-Find out which foods are important to buy “organic,” and which ones don’t matter as much.

-Learn to reduce or eliminate your cravings.

-Find out about gentle cleanses that will help you detox and gain energy.

-Learn about natural energy-boosters that will keep you going throughout your day!

I believe that food is just one piece of the health & wellness puzzle. My goal is to empower you to be your own health expert! In order to do that, during this group program we will explore:

* Why you crave certain foods at certain times
* Building your intuition about optimal nutrition
* How to cook healthy food without sacrificing flavor
* How your relationship to food is connected to everything else
* Discovering what is keeping you stuck and getting unstuck

What your program includes:

*Six 1-hour group meetings which will include goal setting and an educational healthy living lecture, as well as group sharing
* Handouts after each meeting
* Recipes and cooking tips
* Access to private online group forum where you can communicate with Andrea and other members of the group in between sessions for continual support

Group program dates & details: (6 Sessions Total)

This is a 3-Month Program: Sessions meet twice at my Union Square office at 80 East 11th Street, corner of Broadway. Each session is 2 weeks apart and is 1-hour long. We will cover a new, exciting topic at each meeting. $225 program fee ($75/month) includes all sessions and handouts.

***SPECIAL **** Book your spot by December 14 and receive $10 off total group price! Mention code”HOLIDAY” to get special pricing!

Starts Thursday, January 7 and runs every other Thursday through March 18. Group participants meet from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.

Space is extremely limited! ONLY 3 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!

Contact me today to reserve your spot: 917-450-4642 or email andrea@sparkyourwellness.com or visit www.sparkyourwellness.com