Dear Friends of Make Good Choices,

I have to say that it is turning out to be a lovely July and so many things to be thankful for.  I know there are many in our region of Ontario that have had severe thunderstorms and tornadoes  rip through their communities and have caused destruction. There are many storms in the Prairie Provinces and in the United States. For those of you whom have weathered these, please know that we are rooting for you and praying that you are all safe, secure and with family and friends surrounding you. There are blessings that we all can be thankful for. When tragedy strikes this is when we gather closer and count the blessings we have. 

As I mentioned in another newsletter, I had just celebrated a milestone birthday and now we are gearing up for my husbands. It's funny to hear people our age (50) speak of "when we were children." It's like we are hearing our parents. Too funny! Here's a little blurb on children of the 50's, 60's and 70's you might get a chuckle from. Click here.  Speaking of moving up in age.....

My father is 83 years old and he just loves life. When I mention that he might want to eliminate a certain food and try "this" instead, or to include more water because it will be better for his joints he gives me a look and then a chuckle and then he proceeds to ask me a ton of questions. He sure keeps me on my toes and really he is 83 years old. He has been doing something right. One of the main things that I believe he has and others his age have in their favour is the foods they ate as youngsters and well into their young adulthood wasn't modified. There were not the additives and preservatives that we see today. Their food was a whole as you could get and supermarkets didn't begin until 1946. Did you know that?

They grew vegetables and in his neighbourhood of Toronto in the  40's they had a "Victory Garden." He would have been 16 or 17 years old. He would collect manure from the cows and bring it to his garden to help cultivate and nurture the soil. Still to this day he plants a garden and whether vegetables, flowers or shrubs he does a great job. Winning the Community Garden award twice in Etobicoke.  The reason I bring this up is, if you can plant a garden or get to the Farmers Market do so. Try to stay as close to the real deal as possible. This newsletter is about being connected to the summer and all it's beauty. From the warmer temperatures to the plants that grow this season. Count your blessings, enjoy the outdoors, enjoy fresh food and enjoy those summer BBQ's. Making Good Choices for a Healthier, Happier You.

For more information on your local Farmers Market visit http://www.farmersmarketsontario.com/

RECIPE 

BLACK BEAN FIESTA

1 white onion, diced, divided

1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped

3/4 cup crumbled goat feta

1 cup fresh corn kernals

3 tbsp lime juice

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2  398 mL cans no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed

3/4 tsp sea salt

150 g tortilla chips

Add together in a bowl and keep the tortilla chips on the side to dip into. Enjoy!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS- Ongoing zest4life weight loss programs available.

July 9th - Lunch and Learn at Modern Sales Co-op

July 11th - BNI Business Matters meeting at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club - Health Matters Power Team presentation

July 18th - BNI Business Matters meeting Visitors Day at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club. 

July 23rd - Kempenfelt Rotary Speaker - Nutrition and Business

August 23rd Dragon Boat Race Barrie

August 30th Run or Dye 5 km - Rainbows Barrie

August/September - Running Room Clinic Nutrition Talks

October 19th - 26th Small Business Networking Cruise - Royal Caribbean Internationals Allure of The Seas (largest cruise ship in the world). In 2014 we are heading back to the Western Caribbean and departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our ports of call will be Labadee, Haiti (Royal Caribbeans private destination), Falmouth, Jamaica and Cozumel Mexico.

January  22nd, 2015 Reinvention Retreat on the Seas -An Opportunity to visit a world class destination, Cozumel, while you discover your passion!

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Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to bringing you the latest in Nutrition news with Make Good Choices. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail to katherine@makegoodchoices.ca  or you may call 705-828-0802. Please see below for the location of my office if you'd like to pop in for a tea and a chat.

Have a wonderful weekend and Make Good Choices......for a healthier, happier you.

Health and Happiness,

Katherine 

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