KICK
in the TUSH Club™
is for light-hearted, low-cal
loving, nutritional friendly folks who crave mammoth portions
of food-facts,
recipes, art and inspiration.
Our Lady of Weight Loss ™®
is a division of Oy-Caramba! Ltd. November 8, 2004
Our Lady, Fe
The age demanded that we dance
And jammed us into iron pants.
And in the end the age was handed
The sort of shit that it demanded.
~
Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961), U.S. author.
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faToid
Tea interferes with iron absorption by about 50 percent.
Iron is a metal. It is also a nutrient mineral (a trace mineral) that we need in our diets. Iron is essential for good health.
What does iron do? Iron carries oxygen in the red blood cells to the muscles. It gives blood its red color. Iron produces energy and keeps your immune system healthy.
Because women lose iron through menstruation, they need 15 mgs. per day, while men require only 10 mgs. Typically, the average American diet only provides 5 or 6 mgs. of iron for every 1,000 calories eaten.
If you are experiencing fatigue and weakness, decreased ability to concentrate, increased susceptibility to infection, swallowing problems, hair loss, dizziness, headaches, apathy or depression, brittle or spoon shaped fingernails, it could be that you need more iron in your diet. Better speak to your doctor! He doctor can administer a simple blood test for anemia.
What to eat? Good sources of iron are dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, dried fruits (i.e., apricots, peaches, raisins and prunes), nuts, molasses, egg yolks, meats, tofu, thyme, parsley, cinnamon, turmeric and foods fortified with iron. It is possible to get enough iron even if you are a vegetarian (don’t eat meat) or a vegan (no meat, dairy or eggs). Vitamin C can enhance the amount iron absorption into the blood. Foods rich in vitamin C are fruits and leafy green vegetables.
Other sources of iron includs the particles that get into our foods when we cook with iron cookware, vitamin supplements that contain iron as well as some water supplies.
Nevertheless, too much of iron can be toxic, even deadly!
The Art of Weight Loss Group -As we enter the holiday season a.k.a. the food season, join with me in creative acts of Weight Loss Art. Class forming now!
Are you starting feel the pressure of the Holiday season? The family, the food, the temptation, the guilt.
How to combat the food season? I've been crocheting cupcakes. This one is a prize winner, for sure!
Righteous Recipe ~ Iron Mike's Macho Two Bean Mix-up
6-8 diced
tomatoes
2-3 juice of
limes
1
diced medium red onion
1-2
cup canned chickpeas, drained
1-2
cup canned black bean, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2-4
cloves minced garlic (to taste)
green pepper, diced (optional)
red pepper, diced (optional)
1-2
green onion, sliced thin (optional)
This is real easy and delicious. Just dice, drain, squeeze, mince and shake all ingredients as instructed above. Let marinate for at least one hour (if you can stand it), and then enjoy. ~ Iron Mike. Want to whip up another
dish?
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favorite recipe? Keep them easy, low-cal and FUN. If yours is used, Our Lady will send you a prize!
Fruitful Contest- What is the chemical symbol for Iron? The first to enlighten Our Lady wins an Our Lady of Weight Loss prayer card!
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Last week's Fruitful query:
Where is Death Valley National Park located? Congratulations to Moochie from Kentucky. Yes, Death Valley National Park is located in Death Valley, California! Your prize is on the way, Moochie. Thanks for playing Fruitful Contest.
Dear OLofWL, I just posted your url at Yahoo's buddhist-recipe-exchange under the heading The 34th Manifestation of Kuan Yin (she is the Goddess of Mercy and/or the Bodhisattva of Compassion). ~ Jean
Dear Jean, I am , of course, honored to be linked in any way to Kuan Yin. Very cool! Many thanks! ~ OLofWL
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Dear OLofWL, I lost over 30 pounds a couple of years ago, because my son was getting married. I looked great, but started to gain it back. I'm back on the wagon now, and I'm doing it for me and there's no rush. Thanks for the inspiration. ~ Nadie of the North
Dear Nadie, Losing weight for YOU is the best gift you could give yourself. Take your time. Change your mind and your habits, and the weight will 'magically' disappear. Keep us posted. We're cheering and rootin' for you. ~ OLofWL
The
KICK in the TUSH Club provides a weekly reminder in
the form of an Art-KICK for those who wish to anchor themselves
to their weight loss and/or health goals (or for those who
need to satisfy their craving for a quirky kick). It's fun,
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Lady (Or send an email to: info@OurLadyofWeightLoss.com) and say, "YES!
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Disclaimer: This column is for information only and no part of its contents should be construed as medical
advice, diagnosis, recommendation or endorsement by Our Lady of Weight Loss, Oy-Caramba, Ltd! or Ms. Taylor.
