Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Neponset Valley Yoga Newsletter - May 2010



Nutrition for the Rest of Us
Quick and Easy Food Label Info

Real nutrition information on food packages isn't always easy to understand: what's science, and what's marketing? Registered Dietitian Jeff Novick explains the top three things you need to know when buying packaged foods.

Flower Power!
Vitamins in Bloom
Artichokes are edible May flowers and nutritional
dynamos
! Not only do they improve digestion, strengthen your liver and reduce cholesterol, but in ancient Greece they were revered as powerful aphrodisiacs.  Talk about a flower for the heart!

Try this easy, delicious, and oh-so heart-healthy recipe for steamed artichokes with celery salsa.




Hip and Happening
Postures to increase vitality in the hips and pelvis
The hips and pelvis are the foundation of good posture. Try hip openers like Bound Angle and Garland Pose for more flexibility and greater vitality.