Moms on a Mission, March Meeting 03/29/2012
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Mom’s on A Mission! www.meetup.com/Wausaumomsonamission/ Healthier Living Has Never Been Easier! Keeping your children and family healthy can seem challenging, whether it is confusing nutrition information or time and budget constraints. Today moms face more and more challenges than ever in leading healthier lives. Meet Up with a group of “Like Minded” moms that empowers each other and are ready to make changes in our family’s heath in the way we feed our children with whole food nutrition. This group meets down town Wausau at the YWCA. Each meeting we cover a different topic on how we can change the health of our families and learn from each other. This group is lead by Jennifer Knauf, a certified health coach in Wausau, WI whose mission is to help parents and families learn just how easy it is to bring nutrition into the family and raise happy and healthy children. She is the facilitator of the group and encourages moms to reach out and come together and support one another. All our discussions and special events will cover topic relating to creating and living a healthy lifestyle for you and your family. We have an ongoing recipe exchange to get some fresh ideas on meal planning for busy moms. We meet in the evenings to accommodate the busy 9-5 working moms. Child care not provided but children welcome to attend! This event is FREE to attend. YOU’RE INVITED… To a Potluck Night and special community screening of When?March 29th, 2012 6:00-7:30pm Where? YWCA, 613 5th Street, Wausau, WI Why? Be inspired by critically acclaimed documentary, and join the growing movement of people improving their health with fruits and veggies. Contact: Jennifer Knauf 715-298-4060 www.jenniferknauf.com Potluck Night! Come eat delicious food, meet incredible people and get inspired! Join us for an evening of fun, friendship and learning. ABOUT THE FILM Overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross was at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. With doctors and conventional medicine unable to help, Joe traded in junk food and hit the road with a juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe had one goal in mind: to get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle. What emerges is nothing short of amazing—an inspiring tale of healing and human connection. The plan for the evening is as follows: 6:00-6:30 PM: Begin to gather for socializing and getting ready for dinner. Potluck Meal 6:30PM We’ll start the “feature film” at 6:30PM RSVP: Jennifer Knauf 715-298-4060 wausaujp@gmail.com PREGNANCY: SHAPE YOUNG TASTES NOW! 02/17/2012
PREGNANCY: SHAPE YOUNG TASTES NOW! Will your child be healthy when he grows up? Good health for mother and baby begins before conception and continues well after delivery. A study by the Harvard Institute of Public Health found that 95% of women who consumed a nutritious diet had healthy babies. Current research shows that what a child eats today as a toddler, school-aged child or even teenager is strongly influenced by those first flavors introduced to him in the womb through the amniotic fluid. Taste buds are fully developed by the fifth month of pregnancy and shaping baby's tastes begins at that time. Many pregnant women believe they are eating healthy, however, unless they are reading labels and understand the risks of certain ingredients and additives they could be consuming harmful foods. When it comes to processed foods, expecting moms should educate themselves and understand what to avoid to protect their baby while in the womb and as they grow. For more information on pregnancy and childbirth, go here. To take one of their workshops for before, during and after pregnancy, go here. Fruit n Nut Candy 02/15/2012
Fruit ‘n’ Nut Candy Ingredients:
In a food processor combine all dried fruit and walnuts. Process until they form a sticky ball. Coat hands with oil and roll mixture into balls the size of large marbles, then coat with sliced almonds. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Options: To mix it up, try adding 100% all natural peanut butter or substituting in your favorite dried fruit like apples, dates, cherries, etc. Throw in some flax seed for extra Omega 3′s or roll the finished candy in coconut for added sweetness. How much sleep did you get last night? 02/09/2012
How much sleep did you get last night? The ability to function on as little sleep as possible has long been a point of pride for busy Americans, but getting less than 7 hours not only makes you tired, it make you sick. Insufficient sleep has been linked to an increased risk of chronic disease, such as diabetes and depression. Getting a good night's sleep is essential to our health and wellbeing. So how much sleep do you need? The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours for adults and as much as 11 hours for children. In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, which runs March 7-13, here are few tips to help you catch that crucial shut-eye: Develop a sleep routine Send a signal to your body that it is time for bed by following a pre-bedtime routine. Doing the same thing every day before going to bed helps you fall asleep faster and makes it easier to keep a regular sleep schedule. Avoid over-stimulation at night Brightly lit screens trick our minds into thinking it is daytime and stimulants like caffeine are designed to keep us awake, so avoid using them in the evening. Getting 30 minutes of exercise everyday helps you sleep, but avoid strenuous activities for at least 2 hours before bed Create your perfect ‘sleep habitat’ Your surroundings are essential for a good night’s sleep. Replace pillows and mattresses that don’t give you proper support, and use different types of blankets and linens to maintain a comfortable body temperature. Keep your bedroom quiet and dark, and use an eye mask or whitenoise machine if that is not possible. See a specialist If you are experiencing chronic insufficient sleep, it might be time to see your doctor. Diagnosis and treatments for sleep disorders are getting better all the time, so you don’t have to continue suffering from sleepless nights. So, how did you sleep last night? Do you have tips for getting a good night's rest? Do you eat organic? 02/06/2012
Do you eat organic? One of the most profound ways to experience the energetic nature of food is to eat it in its pure and natural state. In fact, if you've ever eaten organic food, you probably noticed that it tasted fresher and more flavorful. So it's not surprising that organic food products are one of the fastest growing trends today - people are finally waking up to the benefits of a diet based on whole, natural foods. Here are some interesting facts about eating organic...
 Living a healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of diabetes by as much as 80 percent, researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health report. It has been clear that diet, exercise, smoking and drinking have an impact on whether one is likely to develop type 2 diabetes, but how each individual factor affects the risk had been unclear. "The lifestyle factors we looked at were physical activity, healthy diet, body weight, alcohol consumption and smoking," said lead researcher Jarad Reis, a researcher from the U.S. Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. "For each one of those, there was a significant reduction in risk for developing diabetes," he said. "Having a normal weight by itself reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 60 to 70 percent." Read More Click Here If you could know a simple way to reduce... 08/22/2011
If you could know a simple way to reduce: Your best friends’ Risk of Cancer… Your spouse’s risk of Heart Disease… Your child’s Risk of Diabetes… Your parent’s Risk of Alzheimer’s… Your own Risk of Degenerative Diseases… Wouldn’t you want to learn how? Learn how to achieve better family health - and less medical burden- as national speaker, Dr. Candace Corson, shares her insights on helping families across America to achieve better health with nutrition made simple, in proven, practical ways. Join us for this free event on Tuesday, September 13th 6:30-7:30pm in Rib Mountain at the Howard Johnson Hotel, Wausau WI RSVP to save your spot for this FREE event Jennifer Knauf jknauf@charter.net 715-298-4060 www.jenniferknauf.com Ever wonder what to feed your family? 08/11/2011
Ever wonder what to feed your family? Based on the most advanced science today, the US public health guidelines call for half our plate to be Nature's way to build a healthier body: vegetables and fruits and over a quarter as whole grain (not processed/refined). To see these clear, helpful guidelines, simply go to: www.MyPlate.gov or http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Note that more than 3/4 of the plate is plant-based nutrition: anti-inflammatory and shown to reduce the risks of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and inflammation. Learn how to achieve better family health - and less medical burden- as national speaker, Dr. Candace Corson, shares her insights on helping families across America to achieve better health with nutrition made simple, in proven, practical ways. Join us for this free event on Tuesday, September 13th in Rib Mountain at the Howard Johnson Hotel, Wausau WI RSVP to save your spot for this FREE event Jennifer Knauf jknauf@charter.net 715-298-4060 www.jenniferknauf.com 3 Habits to Boost Your Body Image 08/03/2011
 No matter what your shape or size, gender or age, most (if not all) of us have experienced the nagging doubts of body insecurity. Little imperfections can cloud our heads, and we can forget to love ourselves. What many people don't realize is that no one is born with self-confidence - it is practiced. One fantastic way to practice self-confidence is to eat right and exercise. A healthy body will certainly make you feel more energetic and radiant, but what else can you do to remember to love yourself? 1. Compliment one of your features everyday. Whether it's your beautiful smile, long eyelashes, shapely calves, or that cute freckle - take a minute to find something that you love about you. You'll find yourself smiling and spending less time focusing on your least favorite features. 2. Be aware of your body's motion. During your workout, walking down the street, or even just stretching - pay attention to how your body moves. Feel the strength in your legs, the swing in your arms, and the stability in your core. When you focus on what an amazing instrument your body is, it's hard not to love and appreciate it. 3. Look around. Every single person on the planet has a unique body, which means that there is no ideal. Furthermore, what is considered "attractive" can vary wildly from person to person. You are beautiful, so surround yourself with people who think you are, too. Their confidence in you is sure to rub off. What do you love most about you? |   About JenniferJennifer specializes in helping clients improve eating habits and experience an increase in overall satisfaction with their lives. Working with Jennifer she begins with food, but does not stop there. She incorporates a true holistic approach by considering lifestyle factors such as stress management, finding physical activity that’s fun and exciting, having honest and open relationships, being in a career or life path that’s inspiring and she encourages her clients to find some sort of spiritual practice in which they feel connected.
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