Note: this piece first appeared as the September 2007 ClarkWellness.net Recipe of the Month.
Serves 4
This simple dish is warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious. It makes a great breakfast on a cool morning — and it is a fantastic, simple dessert!
2 teaspoons coconut oil or organic, unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 cup brown rice, rinsed
1 cup water
1 cup coconut milk
generous pinch sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Heat the oil or butter in a medium saucepan. Add the ginger and cook briefly, then add rice and toast for about 1 minute. Add the water, coconut milk, salt, and cinnamon, and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, covered, until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 50 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
“The distance is nothing; it’s only the first step that is difficult.”
—Marquise du Deffand
Note: this piece first appeared in the September 2007 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Serves 4
1 cup millet, well rinsed
2 cups water
generous pinch sea salt
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Place the millet in a medium saucepan over medium heat and toast briefly. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, covered, until the millet has absorbed all the liquid, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and add olives, lemon juice, and parsley. Serve.
Note: this piece first appeared in the September 2007 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Now that summer is over, there’s a new kind of energy in the air. It’s a time of renewal and making fresh starts. Many of my clients find themselves making their real new year’s resolutions this month rather than in January.
You can harness the momentum of the season by setting simple, attainable goals this month and practicing new, positive habits. Keeping your intentions simple allows you to keep that momentum going as you enjoy more and more success! I’ve shared my top five suggestions for habits you can incorporate slowly and gently into your life below. Start with these basics, then work your way up to more!
Simple Suggestions for Positive New Habits
1. Simplify your food. Stick to simply prepared grains, fresh vegetables, and legumes as the basis for your meals, and cut back on processed and restaurant foods. A simple, natural diet lets your body work most effectively, and that supports your efforts in other areas!
2. Move. Whether it’s a 30-minute walk after dinner or a couple of extra trips up and down the stairs in your office building, try to incorporate some concentrated movement into each day.
3. Add a daily ritual. Committing to a daily centering or reflecting ritual has wonderful benefits. This can be meditation, journaling, or even just taking one minute each morning for a few deep breaths!
4. Do something nice for yourself. To counteract the back-to-the-grind blues that often arise after summer vacations, be sure you have a special treat to enjoy. Delve into a juicy novel, buy (and wear!) some fabulous new shoes, or schedule a spa day.
5. Get support. Your new healthy habits will really stick when your friends and family agree to hold you accountable. Let your support network know what they can do to assist you!
