Newruz 1392 Satelite TV Special Edition with Setareh Vahdat & Dr. Foojan Zeine!

 Newruz 1392 New Year Special Edition with Setareh Vahdat & Dr. Foojan Zeine!  What is the tradition of 7sin foods "The 7 items/foods starting with "S"" on the Newruz table about!  The interview is in Farsi/Persian language.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29E2hWa3mMw

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LA Talk Radio MOTHERLOVE SHOW Live Interview with Setareh

MOTHERLOVE SHOW Live with Setareh Vahat (http://www.latalkradio.com/archives/Motherlove-011113.mp3)A great interview discussing diabetes and other health issues live on @LA Talk Radio.com at Mother Love Show!
 
LA Talk Radio MOTHERLOVE SHOW Live Interview with Setareh WAIT FOR SEVEN MINUTES INTO THE SHOW WHERE @Setareh Vahdat IS INTRODUCED.

@Dr.Oz and Setareh share similar information to give people more knowledge how to live life in well being.  It is in our hands to use the knowledge we have to achieve health!

@MotherLoveShow w/Nutritionist @Food4you
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Impact of Alcohol, Drug addiction and Balanced Nutrition

Setareh Vahdat's presentation in Tarzana CA. on The Impact of Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Balanced Nutrition Path to Recovery was a big success. People with substance abuse are more likely to relapse when they have poor eating habits, and th

is is why regular meals are so important was among the many topics that Setareh educated the audience on. 

She stated people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol and other addictions often forget what it's like to be hungry and instead think of this feeling as a drug craving. They should be encouraged to consider that they may be hungry when cravings become strong. 

       

   

         

                                                   Vitamin B Complex food source 

 
           

Certain supplementations may be beneficial during the path to recovery Setareh explained. To name a few, Vitamin B complex may be needed when under stress to rebuild the liver; Vitamin B12 may give the same energy boost as a cup of coffee. Some food sources are fish, eggs, clams, yogurt, sesame seeds, dried sage, rosemary and more.

(GABA) Gamma-amino-butyric-acid may act as a relaxant and may help lessens cravings. 

Setareh Vahdat is a national speaker and personal coach.  She speaks on topics related to nutrition, life style and a possible path to reverse health challenges where possible. Most important she brings hope that there might be a way to live in health with joy. 

For media interview, event speaker, and personal consultation contact Setareh Vahdat at:


http://www.nutritionpreventivemedicine.com/ 

 






Super Bowl is a great event to get together with family and friends, and to take with you to pot lucks to watch the game, and enjoy some delicious appetizers, drinks, and meals with everyone. 

The traditional hot dog can be replaced with Black Bean Hummus with Baked Corn Tortillas, Stuffed Grape Leaves with Brown Rice and Vegetable, Virgin Strawberry Margarita, Kale and Couscous Casserole, Mega Veggie Burger with TLCucumber, Apricot and Raisin Brown Rice, Stuffed Red Peppers with Quinoa and Mushrooms, and my favorite KALE SUPER SALAD! 

A 30 seconds commercial spot on the Super Bowl is worth 3.5 Million Dollars, Let's see what they are trying to sell us this year :) Watch and share which Commercial will be your favorite!  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/02/super-bowl-food-commercials_n_1250046.html

What would you prepare for the event?

Seminar: Our Body Needs Healthy Eating. It Is Not Optional!

                                    Food Preventive Medicine

Our Body Needs Healthy Eating. 

It Is Not Optional!

NUTRITION SEMINAR

Have you ever wondered how food can reverse and regain your health?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5M2PxyDdyI 

Watch this incredible documentary "forks over knives" and to find out how eating with a fork can save us from going under a knife of surgery.  Register and join this fantastic nutrition seminar to learnhow to keep your greatest wealth your health, to learn what the missing link is in preventing us from a full healthy life and the key to healthy living,  Join this valuable five week seminar to discover the impact of nutrition as preventive medicine. You live healthier, with less pain and a more joyful life. 

SEMINAR PROGRAM:

1.      An introduction to how and why food has the effects it has on your body and mind.       Understanding the seven levels of disease.

                 2.      Finding the origin of the matter and why you’re having the issues you have?

3.    Discovering how a sound mind in a sound body brings balance and harmony.

4.    Discussing which foods might have a direct effect on detoxifying and achieving health. Additionally, foods for weight control, diabetes, blood pressure, pain, cancer,   

dry skin, hair loss, constipation, stress, feeling sleepy, insomnia,  libido, and…

5.      Getting familiar with the glycemic index of a food and reading nutrition facts label.

            6.    What is toxicity and detoxification?

7.       Learning how cravings have underlying reasons and it’s a sign of health issues.         Illustrating the need to overcome craving sweets, salty or sour foods, a food like pizza and french-fries to set ourselves up for success.

Setareh Vahdat, Nutritionist

 Date:     Tarzana:             Tuesdays, March 27^th, April 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th 2012                                   

Time:      Tarzana:             6:30-9:00 p.m.                                           

Place:    Tarzana:            Beith David Educational Center: 18648 Clark St.  Tarzana, CA 91365 

               Beverly Hills:  To Be Announced  

Fee:        $100                  

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Happy New Year 2012

                              HAPPY NEW YEAR




As the year 2011 comes to a close, take a look back on it with gratefulness and remember how God blessed you this year.
 In what ways do you want to grow and experience His abundance in 2012?                                             For 2012, I welcome these next 12 months with love and joy, my New Year’s resolution is knowing that what we give comes back to us multiplied.
Let's Tune out the mind conversations that keep us locked into old mind-set ways and begin to enjoy each day of 2012's bright days. Happy New Year to all. 
What is your 2012 New Year's Resoulution?  

Brown rice is a healthy choice

Food is joy and eating is part of our daily lives. To be healthy I do not recommend eating less, I recommend eating more of what is nutritious for us. 

Choosing to eat brown rice instead of white rice will be a very good choice towards eating healthy.

It is less processed, has more fiber, and brings more nutrition and energy. It is the whole grain of rice with the bran and germ.

Traditional Persian Rice with beans

Brown rice contains nutrients like magnesium, manganese and zinc. White rice has less amounts of these nutrients, but is fortified with iron and some B vitamins. Brown rice contains vitamin E and has a lower glycemic index than white. Diabetics are often warned about the link between eating white rice and bringing on a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. The message is that if you are a diabetic or are at risk, stay away from white rice.

The glycemic index is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion and release sugar quickly into the bloodstream have a high GI, carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing sugar more gradually into the bloodstream, have a low glycemic index. A universal glycemic index value is 100. White bread has a GI value of 100 it can also be used as a reference food, if white bread = 100, then glucose or white sugar=140.

Also it was determined by some studies that there was significantly increased numbers of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) during the brown rice intake, whereas the total counts of harmful bacteria during the intake of brown rice were lower than those before and after the intake.

So eating brown rice is a healthier choice than eating the naked one (white rice):) But remember other healthy choices like sweet potatoes, which are rich in Vitamin A and C, plus fiber, minerals, and just half the calories and carbohydrates. 

Try mixing butternut squash or other nutrient loaded vegetables like kale or mushrooms in the rice. I love to add beans. Always keep an eye on your portions, too.

Do you use a rice cooker? Do you have a great recipe for brown rice to share?

Also don't forget to sign for Tarzana and Beverly Hills workshops, we are about to start! please call me @ 818-414-0232

“Is Coke It?” You might want to think again before opening a can of diet cola

What is in a Diet Cola?

There are many additives added to diet colas, not only to enhance the flavor but to have a longer shelf life.

The additives added to diet colas are: 

Potassium Benzoate:  It is used to prevent bacteria contamination.

In Europe it is recommended that children do not consume Potassium Benzoate.

http://www.commercialalert.org/news/news-releases/2006/03/benzene-in-some-soft-drinks-prompts-call-for-halt-on-sales-in-schools

In 2005, the FDA received reports that the carcinogen benzene was present in soft drinks containing benzoate salts and ascorbic acid. An FDA study found that the level of benzene in most drinks was below the U.S. standard for drinking water. The World Health Organization confirms that benzene causes cancer and that no safe level of exposure to benzene can be recommended.

In 2008, the Coca-Cola Company announced it would begin removing benzene from its products, with the exception of Fanta and Dr. Pepper. The best way to avoid the toxic effects of benzene is to avoid soda that contains benzene or sodium benzoate.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/512088-health-effects-of-benzene-in-sodas/#ixzz1dk3IkAjA

Phosphoric acid:  Research has shown it to destroy tooth enamel, and effect bone density.

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According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), high level of phosphates from diet soda leeches calcium out of the bones. Daily consumption of diet soda makes you three to four times more likely to suffer from a stress fracture

Colas also contain ethylene glycol, which is used in anti-freeze.   Ethylene glycol is a slow poison, it won’t kill you if you have it in small quantities but it will kill you in large quantities. 

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/18690-side-effects-drinking-diet-soda/#ixzz1dk27vt1H

Caramel Coloring:  May cause allergies.

Non nutritive sweeteners:

Aspartame: It is an artificial sweetener. The FDA recommends eating only 5- mg. per kilogram of body  weight per day.

The FDA has established a safe level of consumption for diet sodas containing aspartame, acesulfame K and sucralose. This level, known as the Acceptable Daily Intakes, is the maximum amount considered to be safe for daily consumption.

The ADIs for artificial sweeteners, based on the amount of sweetener typically found in a 12-ounce can of diet soda, are:
• 18-19 cans of diet soda containing aspartame
• 30-32 cans of diet lemon-lime soda containing acesulfame K
• 6 cans of diet soda containing sucralose

 
Read more about these interesting facts visit: Diet soda.

A few studies showed when aspartame was given to rats they developed leukemia and lymphoma.

Setareh Zohreh

Testimonials from people taking Splenda helped Dr. Mercola compiled a long list of the possible side effects of Splenda. These include skin flushing or redness, rashes, blisters on the skin, a shaky or panicky feeling, nausea, stomach cramps, forgetfulness, moodiness, unexplained crying, anxiety, acne, panic attacks and even seizures.

In light of its chlorine content and the fear of metabolic toxicity resulting in kidney disease and cancer, there is an outcry from certain advocate groups that further testing is necessary.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/475801-does-splenda-aggravate-the-kidneys/#ixzz1dkWYGrf6

The last major reason colas are bad for you is their acidity is very high. The PH for colas is around 3.4 strong enough to dissolve teeth and bones. Remember it is used to remove corrosion from cars’ batteries.

Eating healthy is not about being on a diet, it is a life style. It doesn’t mean eat less food, but eating nutritious food. 

Water is the best choice to keep our body hydrated.

I prefer to drink water with a twist of lemon or a slice of peach. It is the most refreshing beverage you can have. I also make my own fruit juice, mix it with sweet vegetables and serve over ice. It is delicious.

Will you try to drink less soft drinks? Do you think they can be addicted?  

From my last healthy living Monday night workshops.

Check back for more successful evening workshops:

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Save the date! More Seminars coming up.

 

Food Preventive Medicine

Our Body Needs Healthy Eating, it's Not Optional!

 

Steps to Healthy Living

 SEMINAR PRESENTER:

Setareh Vahdat, Nutritionist

 

Have you ever wondered how food can weaken or strengthen your health?

To find out how to regain your health, you should join this valuable five week workshop to discover the impact of nutrition as preventive medicine. You live healthier, with less pain and a more joyful life.

WORKSHOP PROGRAM:

1.      An introduction to how and why food has the effects it has on your body and mind.       Understanding the seven levels of disease.

                  2.      Finding the origin of the matter and why you’re having the issues you have?

3.   Discovering how a sound mind in a sound body brings balance and harmony.

4.   Discussing which foods might have a direct effect on detoxifying and achieving health.
Additionally, foods for weight control, diabetes, blood pressure, pain, cancer, hair, skin, constipation, stress, feeling sleepy, insomnia, and libido…

5.    Getting familiar with the glycemic index of a food and reading nutrition facts label.

            6.  What is toxicity and detoxification?

7.     Learning how cravings have underlying reasons and it’s a sign of health issues.       
  Understanding the need to overcome craving of sweets, salty or sour foods, foods like pizza and french-fries, to set ourselves up for success.

NEW SEMINAR:      
Dates:           Tarzana location: Mondays, December 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 2011; January, 9^th, 16^th, 2012

                 Beverly Hills location: Wednesdays, December 7^th, 14^th, 28^th, 2011; January 11^th, 18^th 2012

Time:      Tarzana:  6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
                Beverly Hills: 12:00-2:30 p.m.

Place:      Beverly Hills:   Ohel Moshe Congregation. 8644 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035

                Tarzana:  Beith David Educational Center. 18648 Clark St. Tarzana, CA  91365

Fee:                                   $100 each

Registration:
Registration Will Close on Sunday November 27-2011
Tarzana at Beith David Educational Center 
Beverly Hills at Golden City on Pico Blvd.

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SUPER SOUPS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH LENTILS AND BEANS

                                          LENTIL AND MUSHROOM SOUP

Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Lentils are good for our kidney, regulate body functions, and helps bowel movement.

Lentils are high in protein, and fiber.

Serves 4

2 cups Green Lentils

½ cup Brown Rice

½ cup Millet

7 cups water

2 cups sliced mushrooms

1 large onion chopped fine

2 cups kale chopped

1 cup parsley chopped

1 cup cilantro chopped

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. turmeric

Salt and pepper to taste

In a 6 quart pot put the lentil, brown rice, millet and water. Place over heat and bring to a boil.

Let the lentils boil over medium heat until cooked well, about 2 hours. Tilt the lid and be careful it doesn’t overflow.

After lentils are cooked add the mushrooms, onions, kale, parsley, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat about 10 minutes more.



4,000 year old Lentils

Let it stand for 15 minutes. Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley. 

Enjoy it!

Storage the soup refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat, covered in low heat.

ADZUKI BEAN AND ONION SOUP  

Adzuki bean is a small red bean with a white line.

Adzuki bean is the densest bean in nature. In Japan adzuki beans are used for healing, and give us lots of energy.

One cup of cooked adzuki bean is high in protein, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, folic acid, and fiber.

Serves 4

3 cups adzuki beans

1 cup barley

10 cups water

2 carrots diced

1 cup butternut squash diced

1 large onion diced

2 cups kale chopped

1 cup cilantro chopped

1 cup leek chopped

1 tsp. curry

1 tsp. turmeric

Salt and pepper to taste

In a 6 quarts pot place adzuki bean, barley and bring to a boil.

Turn heat to medium and allow beans to cook well.

Add water as needed for the soup to be medium thick.

After adzuki and barley is well cooked, add carrots, onion, kale, cilantro, leek, curry, turmeric, salt and pepper. Turn heat down, and cook about 10 minutes more.

Let it stand for 15 minutes. Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley.  

Enjoy it!

Storage the soup refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat, covered in low heat.

Setareh Vahdat, Nutritionist

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Trick or Sweet on Halloween: limiting your children's treats and sugar intake

Courtesy HalloweenPav.com

Halloween is coming soon, so it is time to think about how you will treat all the sweets and candies that come with this holiday.  I think one challenge for parents it is the safety of the candies the kids will get from schools’ treats, parties or just simply going on trick-or-treat. The biggest concern is the huge amount of sugar and other artificial additives, they will be devouring as fast as they can.

After much research, I like to share an article I found in the Huffington Post Canada issue. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/10/24/halloween-candy-ban_n_1028847.html

Here’s what Lesley Lacny, a Toronto psychologist says on dealing with the sweets and your kids. She also talks about how you can set a plan, without going to a total ban on the candy.

I love the idea of healthy treats before and after, going out to trick or treat. Moreover checking together with the kids their candies' bags, and sorting them out as soon as they come back, it is a good diversion from eating them right away.

Just remember the less sugar the better. And talking about sweets, it is very helpful to know and maybe use the glycemic index chart. After we eat carbohydrates, they turn into sugar going into the bloodstream.

The pancreas secretes insulin to stabilize the blood sugar level and provides energy for us. Use the glycemicindex chart to make good choices. A rating below 65 is low and a good choice, a rating about 70 is quite high, so keep it under 70 in case you have to make a choice. 


Do you have any tricks or tips to spook away the devilish candies?

Also be sure to sign up for our seminars with Beverly Hills location coming up.

NEW SEMINAR DATES: December 8^th, 15^th, 29^th 2011 and January 5^th, 12^th 2012

  

                                   Food Preventive Medicine

Our body needs healthy eating, It's not optional!

Steps to Healthy Living

 

 

WORKSHOP PRESENTER:

Setareh Vahdat, Nutritionist Coach

Things you need to know…

Have you ever wondered how food can weaken or strengthen your health?

To find out how to regain your health, you should join this valuable five week workshop to discover the impact of nutrition as preventive medicine. You live healthier, with less pain and a more joyful life.

WORKSHOP PROGRAM:

1.    An introduction to how and why food has the effects it has on your body and mind. Understanding the seven levels of disease.

2.    Finding the origin of the matter and why you’re having the issues you have?

3.    Discovering how a sound mind in a sound body brings balance and harmony.

4.    Discussing which foods might have a direct effect on detoxifying and achieving health. Additionally, foods for weight control, diabetes, blood pressure, pain, cancer, hair, skin, constipation, stress, feeling sleepy, insomnia, and libido.

5.      What is toxicity and detoxification?

6.    Getting familiar with the glycemic index of a food and reading nutrition facts label.

7.    Learning how cravings have underlying reasons and it’s a sign of health issues. Illustrating the need to overcome craving sweets, salty or sour foods, a food like pizza and french-fries to set ourselves up for success.

WORKSHOP MODERATOR:

Setareh Vahdat, Nutritionist 

When:      Monday, Oct. 31^st and Nov. 07, 2011

NEW SEMINAR DATES:      

Tarzana, CA on Monday, December 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 2011 January, 9^th, 16^th, 2012

 Beverly Hills, CA on Wednesday, December 7^th, 14^th, 28^th2011, January 11^th, 18^th 2012

Time:      6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Place:      Beverly Hills, CA Location will be announced

                Tarzana, CA at Beith David Educational Center     18648 Clark St.  Tarzana, CA  91365

Fee:         $100 each     

 

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