Posts tagged Sunrider

Salad Recipes to Live For!

May 6, 2010 · Filed under Salads · Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Salads are the rockstar of summer! Not only do they infuse your body with plant-based nutrition but they are light, intriguing on the eyes and if you get creative with it – super lively. Instead of thinking about salads as a heap of vegetables, come up with fun ways to blend your salads.

Add beans, or tuna – better yet, add some smoked salmon! The key is to stay open to a wide range of possibilities. All Recipes has done a great job of getting the creative juices flowing for a tasty summer of salads.

Turn that salad from a side dish to an entree by adding some protein. This will turn it into a nutritionally balanced meal and keep your tummy from growling again an hour after dinner.  Read more…

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Recipe for Sunrider Replenishing Drink

March 1, 2010 · Filed under Sunrider · Tagged , , , , , , ,

Many parents are like marathon runners, multi-tasking and supporting others all day long. I’ve found this drink to be a great replenisher:

Combine: 8 cups of water 2 packets of Fortune Delight (links to your product page), 1 vial of Electrosport, 1 vial of Evergreen Sunrider’s Fortune Delight is nourishing for the cleansing systems in the body.

Sunrider’s Electrosport is a superb source of minerals. Sunrider’s Evergreen is a unique concentrated chlorophyll that is the best on the market. When you’re needing to replenish, drink this nourishing beverage throughout the day.

To learn more about ordering Sunrider, contact Dr. Karen Spencer Dees

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“Nourish Your Immune System” Drink

December 17, 2009 · Filed under immune system, Sunrider · Tagged , , , , , , , ,

One of my favorite recipes for building a healthy immune system, and entire body, is to eat Sunrider’s foundational food program on a daily basis – which I refer to as NBC. “N” is for nourish, “B” is for balance, “C” is for cleanse. The Sunrider foods that nourish, balance and cleanse the body include Nuplus, Quinary, Calli and/or Fortune Delight and Sunnydew.  Enjoy this recipe for NBC in a mug which is nutritionally powerful for the entire body, including the immune system.

NBC in a Mug
1 scoop of Nuplus
1 packet of Quinary
1 packet of Alpha 20C

Combine all of the above within 2 cups of Calli Tea or Fortune Delight. Add a few drops of Sunnydew – and drink!

For information on ordering the Sunrider foods to make NBC in a Mug, contact my office at 508-309-6229.

Dr. Karen Spencer Dees, PhD
Holistic Board Certified

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How to Defend Against Swine Flu & Boost Your Immune System

May 2, 2009 · Filed under immune system, Special Topic · Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

How to Defend Against Swine Flu and Boost Your Immune System

1. SLEEP DEPRIVED NATION – The body rejuvenates and strengthens itself when it is at rest. For the most part, we require approximately 8 to 10 hours per night. Sleep has been linked to balanced hormone levels (including human growth hormone and the stress hormone, cortisol). The right amount of sleep can help to keep weight down, clear thinking and reasoning, improved mood, and vibrant, healthy skin.

Specifically with regard to our immune system, a study published in the journal Seminars in Clinical Neuropsychiatry indicates that “significant detrimental effects of immune functioning can be seen after a few days of total sleep deprivation or even several days of just partial sleep deprivation.” Get your zzz’s!

2. WATER, WATER, WATER – Staying hydrated can alleviate headaches, alleviate depression, hydrate skin – keep you youthful and happy! AND … Water flushes the body of toxins! You should be drinking daily, your body weight in pounds, divided by two = number of ounces of water per day. Add Electrosport for replacement of electrolytes after exercise with Fortune Delight.

3. ELIMINATE REFINED WHITE SUGAR. If you really want to boost your immune system, experts suggest that you eliminate sugar. Your energy levels will improve, your weight distribution will change, you will think more clearly, have less cravings, and your immune system will be strengthen … dramatically!

4. FILL UP YOUR PLATE (and YOU) with Fruits and Veggies! The nutritional value that you receive from raw fruits and vegetables is unparalleled. Their vitamins (with an emphasis on Vitamins A and C), phyto-chemicals that give fruits and veggies their color and antioxidants protect cells against environmental toxins and give your immune function a real big boost!

5. TEA TIME. Green tea is a rich source of a type of antioxidant called a catechin. Preliminary research has found that a specific catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (egcg), may give the beverage antigen-fighting abilities. In other words, it may well boost your immune system. Calli Tea and Fortune Delight are excellent choices!

6. INGEST FRIENDLY BACTERIA. Foods that contain probiotics, bacteria that stimulate immunity cells in the gastrointestinal tract, are found in yogurt or kefir drink. One drink per day may well keep infections away! Make sure that you look for yogurt (or kefir) that contains ‘live active cultures.’ I recommend Vitadophilus

7. STRESS-LESS. Our bodies respond to our emotions, to stress and upset, to feeling anxious or harassed and can manifest a cold, sore throat or more. Do create a space within yourself, within your physical environment (home or office) in which you can relax, calm down, take in a deep breath and let it go. Add Ese for anxiety, Top for mental stress and Joi for physical stress.

8. SHAKE IT! Exercise makes our body stronger, it increases the circulation of blood and nutrients, and it helps flush the body of toxins.

Learn more information on Dr. Karen Spencer Dees’ official website

Karen Spencer Dees, Ph.D.
Board Certified Holistic Nutrition
http://www.karenspencerdees.com
http://opp.sunrider.com/DrKarenSpencerDees/
Tel:508-309-4342
Fax:508-309-6892

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Kids Cook: Taco Dinner Night

April 1, 2009 · Filed under Kids Can Cook! · Tagged , , , , , , ,

Cooking with your children can be fun as well as lay a good foundation for healthy habits. Enjoy creating a Taco Dinner with your kids using these recipes from Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger featured on FoodFit.com. 

Nutritional Information
per serving of meal
Calories : 527
Total fat : 17g
Saturated fat : 3g
Protein : 31g
Sodium : 650mg
Cholesterol : 55mg

Carne Asada Tacos
Makes 8 tacos (2 per person)

1 pound skirt steak
salt and freshly ground pepper
olive oil
1 lime
8 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Kidds sprinkle the steak all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat and lightly coat with oil. Sear the steak about 2 minutes per side and place on cutting board to rest for about 5 minutes.
  3. Kids can cut the limes in half, pierce the juice side with a fork and twist to release the juice all over cooked meat.
  4. Cut steak into thin slices across the grain and then let  cut each slice into bite-sized pieces for bringing to the table.
  5. Kids can warm the tortillas by dipping first in water and then placing in a dry pan over low heat. Use tongs to lift out and wrap in a towel to keep warm.
  6. Everyone can assemble the tacos at the table with salsa fresca and guacamole. It’s easy to replace the steak with chicken or fish.

Salsa Fresca
Makes 2 cups

4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 red onion, minced
2 jalapenos, seeds optional, diced
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Salsa should be a Team Effort. The only item that needs adult attention is the jalapeno and its seeds. For more heat, keep the seeds and chop.
  2. Younger kids can chop the cilantro while mom dices the tomato, onion and peppers. Be sure to have the kids put everything in the bowl and handle the mixing.

Guacamole
Makes 3 cups

2 ripe Haas avocados
½ bunch fresh cilantro, leaves chopped
1/4 medium red onion, diced
2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and finely diced (optional)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the avocados into halves and remove the seeds. Peel the fruit and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Have kids mash avocados with a potato masher or fork until chunky. (Good luck stopping them from mashing into a thin paste!) They can add the remaining ingredients (after grown-ups have chopped the jalapenos) and mix with a fork.

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