Waiting & Hoping for Help!

It's the end of the year, that means 2014 is almost here!
We are still hoping some passionate people will step up to take over
GIGSWWA. Please don't leave us in suspense any longer...we need you
to care! We want you to be a part of a very good and important cause!
We do learn from one another and we all take comfort in knowing 
that others do care and want to help. This group must go on...
Please contact Kristi Curtis ASAP: justus323@yahoo.com or
360-518-0464.
Thank you for your support!!

Beat Sugar Cravings

Try Gymnema. This vine, native to India, seems to reduce
sugar cravings. Add 30 to 40 drops of gymnema tincture
(sold at health food stores) to a little water, swish in your
mouth for 30 seconds, and then swallow. Repeat every
2 or 3 hours as needed. Because gymnema only works when
it comes in contact with the tongue, extracts in pills or capsules
won't work.

Take Bitters. Bitters may counteract your craving for sweets.
Shake a few drops into water or club soda. Try Urban
Moonshine's elixirs. You can also try Angostura bitters from
the supermarket.
-Prevention Magazine, January 2014

Green Tea Brain Boost Smoothie

1 cup Salada Green Tea Brain Boost
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds

Start by pouring 1 cup of cooled green tea into
a blender.
Next, add blueberries, Greek yogurt & chia seeds.
Blend for about one minute until it's nice & smooth.
Pour into a tall glass, take a nice big sip & help improve
your brain function to get through the rest of the day!
For a thicker smoothie, try adding 3-4 ice cubes.

Did You Know?

Expeller Pressed
Nut, seed, or vegetable oil that has been extracted with
a mechanical press, rather than by a chemical hexane extraction
process. The yield? A purer flavored oil, sans hexane.

Dynamic Warmup
Moving stretches (such as knee hugs and lunges with twists)
done before a workout to help loosen muscles and joints, increase
blood flow, and safely prep the nervous system and muscles for action.
-Prevention Magazine, January 2014

The Delicious Trick for Lower Blood Pressure

Sprinkling just 2 g, or about half a teaspoon, of
ground cinnamon onto your food daily may help
reduce your blood pressure by as much as 5 points,
suggests an analysis in the journal Nutrition.
-Prevention Magazine, January 2014

Still Waiting to Complete This Mission!

We had a great meeting on November 16th with Dr. Shneidman,
unfortunately it was the last one! I know we all hate to see the
end of GIGSWWA, so let's do something about it now!
Knowledge is power and the more we all know the healthier
we all become. GIG does great things and helps a lot of people,
making a huge difference in the quality of their lives. Let's keep
it going as long as we can. We still need volunteers to continue
our mission of helping others so they can help themselves.
Wouldn't you love to be a part of it? Every little bit helps, and if
we all contribute a small part, we can make it a whole again.
Please contact Kristi Curtis ASAP: justus323@yahoo.com or
360-518-0464 with your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and time.
Keep in mind that a little goes a long way, even if it's just a few minutes.
Thank you for your support!!

Did You Know?

There are over 600 types of figs and almost as many ways
to prepare them! This fruit can be eaten whole and raw,
cooked, or stored as jam. Figs are commonly dried and
used in cooking. They contain fiber, potassium, and calcium.
Try pairing them with rice pudding for a light dessert, or
stuff with goat cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinegar to
serve as appetizers for holiday parties.
-Natural Choices Magazine, December 2013

Broccoli May Ease Arthritis

A compound in broccoli may slow or even prevent the
progression of the most common form of arthritis. A new
study showed that sulforaphane slows the destruction of
cartilage in joints caused by osteoarthritis. The compound
is released when we eat cruciferous vegetables such as
Brussel sprouts, cabbage, and, in particular, broccoli. It
blocks enzymes that cause the breakdown of joints.
-Natural Choices Magazine, November 2013

Did You Know?

The year 2013 has been declared "The International
Year of Quinoa" (pronounced KEEN-wah) by the
United Nations. This nutritious gluten-free plant food-
originally cultivated in the Andes- can help fight against
hunger in part because it can grow in many different
conditions. This honor also recognizes the contribution
of the Andean indigenous people as custodians of this
adaptable seed.
-Natural Choices Magazine, Issue 11

This Mission is NOT Impossible!

We had a great meeting on November 16th with Dr. Shneidman,
unfortunately it was the last one! I know we all hate to see the
end of GIGSWWA, so let's do something about it now!
Knowledge is power and the more we all know the healthier
we all become. GIG does great things and helps a lot of people,
making a huge difference in the quality of their lives. Let's keep
it going as long as we can. We still need volunteers to continue
our mission of helping others so they can help themselves.
Wouldn't you love to be a part of it? Every little bit helps, and if
we all contribute a small part, we can make it a whole again.
Please contact Kristi Curtis ASAP: justus323@yahoo.com or
360-518-0464 with your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and time.
Keep in mind that a little goes a long way, even if it's just a few minutes.
Thank you for your support!!

December Tip of the Month

Grape tomatoes are sweeter and firmer than other
tomatoes, and their bite-size shape makes them perfect
for snacking, dipping, or salads. They're packed with
vitamin C and vitamin A, and you also get some fiber,
some phytochemicals, and some great flavor.
-Nutrition Action Healthletter