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4/30/2012

A few days ago I read an article online at the Huffington post called Redefining Beauty
See link here http://www.huffingtonpost.com/louise-krug/define-beauty_b_1450395.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl15|sec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D155751
The author describes how a health issue changes her appearance and the impact this change in physical appearance has on her life. Three short sentences in the article really touched me in our approach to the idea of being beautiful.
“The feeling of beauty has nothing to do with perfection. It is about self-respect. It is about caring for oneself.”

I know I will never win (or even enter) a beauty contest. I also know that self-respect and caring for myself includes 1) the things I allow inside my body ( food, drink, music, conversation, reading material) 2) the things I allow on my body ( quality appropriate clothing, cosmetics) and 3) the manner in which I display my body to the world (smile or frown, speak up for truth). When I think of all the years I wasted in frustration about the cosmetics I used on my body and how it negatively impacted not only my health and my feelings of non-beauty but also my wallet. Who knew the cure for my adult acne was as simple and inexpensive as honey and olive oil. Who knew the cure for my underarm skin breakout issues was as simple as milk of magnesia!

The beauty of truth is that the cosmetics we use should be simple to use, safe to use, not expensive and work well. Artificially colored cosmetics & lotions, lip products with artificial sweeteners, fake fragrance that causes lung problems, skin problems and disruption of hormones are not beautiful. Say NO to treating your natural beauty with anything but the best quality inside and out.

See below for some coupons and deals for how to find ingredients for simple, AFFORDABLE natural cosmetics. Check out the brochures section for Natural Beauty Secrets of the Bible workshop brochures for recipes using these ingredients.

1. Visit http://www.pompeian.com/ to print some great coupons for olive or Grapeseed oil (natural gentle facial cleansers, makeup removers, skin moisturizers, dandruff treatment (vinegar) and many more uses.)
$1 off any Grapeseed oil
$1 off olive oil
$0.50 off vinegar

2. $1.50 off any 2 Burt’s Bee’s lip shimmers. This is the best natural commercial lip moisturizer.
http://www.burtsbees.com/

3. FREE printable substitution chart and $1 off coupon available at
http://filippoberio.com/yourhealth/substitution#tabs
Learn a great printable chart to help you convert from butter to olive oil in your favorite baking and cooking recipes.

4. Go to coupons.com to print some natural beauty friendly coupons. Walgreens is selling Nature’s Bounty and Sundown Naturals products buy 1 get 1 50% off this week. Rite Aid has Nature’s Bounty products buy 1 get 1 free this week.

$1 off any Sundown Naturals vitamins or supplements: get the tea tree oil
$1 off any Nature’s Bounty vitamins or supplements: get the tea tree oil
$1 off Silk Fruit & Protein beverage [lose weight with heart healthy soy and real fruit]
$0.55 off any So Delicious dairy free product

Claim the beauty waiting to burst forth within. Stand tall. Treat yourself to the best simple natural products that won’t break the bank or cause you harm. SHARE truth with others and let the beauty of truthfulness shine through for all to see.

-Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

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Coupons, Recipes, & a Photo Freebie

4/23/2012

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  Hello Friends,
Here are some great coupons, recipe ideas and a great photo freebie. Don’t forget to share these goodies. Happy Earth Month! Don’t forget to share this information with at least 1 person.
-Renee www.thetakebacktour.com

1. $2 off Rice Select rice. Non-GMO AMERICAN grown rice products. This is a FaceBook coupon. Print now to use later before this great coupon is gone. https://www.facebook.com/RiceSelect/app_196663013756461
Another fun and tasty way to stretch your meals is to make burritos using brown rice, black beans (rinsed), diced tomatoes (drained), Mexican blend cheese in a soft flour tortilla. I added a 2 inch slice of Worthington vegetarian chicken roll (pulled apart by hand and sautéed with olive oil, cumin, chilli powder and garlic) to the bean, rice and tomato burrito for a tasty entrée. This made over 30 fajita size burritos that were a hit at church potluck and at home. Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free meal.

2. $0.75 off any Earthbound Farm organic product. Not only do they sell packaged greens, but their carrots and carrots & ranch 3-pk make a great lunchbox vegetable addition. http://www.ebfarm.com/join
3. Print some great coupons at www.mambosprouts.com             such as:
            -$1 off Lundburg Family Farms Risotto
            -$! Off any McCanns Irish Oatmeal product
            -$1 off any Country Choice Organic product [I love their                 vanilla wafers made with real vanilla]
            -$0.65 off any Florida Crystals product [natural sugar                 $3.50-5) and agave nectar($3-4)]

4. Here is a recipe I received in my email today. I can’t wait to try it. Kashi® Spring Vegetable Pilaf with Roasted Tofu & Mushrooms recipe. http://www.kashi.com/recipes/275?utm_source=email&utm_medium=AprileNewsletter&utm_term=Coupon=20120419&utm_campaign=Recipe

5. Get 25 FREE prints when you sign up for a new photo account at Wal-mart. Visit walmart.com to sign up and get your coupon code for 25 free prints today.

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USDA & Chicken

4/19/2012

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Hello Friends & Chicken lovers!
I know you are out there. I just read a report that the USDA plans to stop inspecting chicken, lay off the USDA inspectors and let the companies safety inspect themselves! Talk about letting the fox watch the hen house! See link for the full ABC news report below.USDA to Let Industry Self-Inspect Chicken - Yahoo! News http://news.yahoo.com/usda-let-industry-self-inspect-chicken-191142649--abc-news-topstories.html Chicken is the top-selling meat in the United States. The average American eats 84 pounds a year, more chicken than beef or pork. Sorry red meat, ch... More
In my quest to lead a more plant based diet by experimenting and adding more family friendly yummy vegetarian recipes to our regular family meal repertoire, I admit I still occasionally enjoy a bit of chicken with my whole grain rice or pasta and vegetables. While I had reduced my consumption by buying (more expensive) chicken from local farmers, this article just makes quitting so much easier. Just like the original picture of the "pink slime" cured me of my desire for any chicken or turkey hotdogs a few years ago, this bit of disturbing information about letting companies police the safety of their own product, makes the transition so vegetarianism so much easier. I see more vegetarian “chicken” in my future. If you know of some good recipes using non GMO soy chicken style products ( Lightlife, Yves, etc.) or have a recipe for a homemade meatless "chicken" without the use of tree nuts ( my son has a severe allergy), please share. I need to do much more experimentation so I don't have to rely on the bank robber to watch my food bank.
-Renee www.thetakebacktour.com

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FREE printable nutrition resources

4/18/2012

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Hello Friends,
Check out this great resource I just found today. FREE Coloring book from farm to table featuring my all time favorite vegetable- potatoes! This FREE coloring book is available in English and in Spanish.
http://www.nourishinteractive.com/nutrition-education-printables/512-chef-solus-healthy-potato-coloring-story-book

Also check out the other great FREE nutrition printable and tools to help kids understand how to eat well such as a FREE printable Chef Solus Food Group Bingo at http://www.nourishinteractive.com

Renee
www.thetakebacktour.com

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Food Security & FREE Seeds

4/16/2012

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Happy Spring!
When I think of spring I think of rebirth and fresh foods. I look forward to the availability of fresh food from local farmers and feel blessed to have access to these foods. But I realize that not everyone has the access that I share and sometimes take for granted. The USDA Economic Resource Service defines levels of food security and food insecurity for a household. “Food security for a household means access by all members at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food security includes at a minimum: The ready availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods.”

I was really intrigued with the definition of food insecurity WITHOUT hunger “Reports of reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet. Little or no indication of reduced food intake”

Well that to me describes the diet of most of us. Low quality junk food is all around and at cheap price and ready NOW. But true food quality requires time and effort that many of us think we do not have. Well my goal is to have high food security with adequate high quality food this year by supplementing my shopping at local roadside farmer stands with my own small container garden. I miss going to my tiny garden and collecting fresh strawberries or turnip greens (my favorite vegetable next to potatoes) and sharing the joy of growing our food with my kids. I feel good when I make the flavor of my food taste super yummy with fresh herbs instead of MSG or too much sodium

Check out these resources to revive the art of gardening with these resources for FREE seeds. Encourage others at your workplace, church or other community group to revive food security with quality fruits, vegetables and herbs this year. If I with my “black thumb” can grow it, anyone can. Don’t for get to share this information with others!

1. 2 free packets of seeds (either 2 vegetable or 1 vegetable and 1 flower packet) to seniors over 50 years old
http://seniorsell.com/2012/02/1906.html

2. If you are not over 50, please consider purchasing heirloom seeds. Heirloom seeds are a great way to protect the diversity of our food supply. If you ( like me) have a “black thumb” instead of a “green thumb” and need some planting tips and tips on how to plant to save your seeds for the future, check out www.seedsavers.org and visit the resources section.

3. Free heirloom seed exchange.
http://www.heirloomseedswap.com/

4. Grant to receive free seeds for your group at Operation Green Plant. Get 100 seeds with only a $14.95 shipping fee and a way to advertise the good community works you can do with reviving the art of gardening. See application online to receive free seeds
http://america-the-beautiful.org/free_seeds/index.php

The Take Back Tour is the Health Ministry of the Philadelphia SDA Church in Burlington, NC. Email: takebacktour@yahoo.com

"Many times when we are sick,we pray to God for healing.
Sometimes, the miracle of healing is the miracle of our obedience." - Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D., www.thetakebacktour.com
In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired. -Author Unknown

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3-Color Fruit Pops

4/9/2012

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Hello Friends,
I hope you enjoyed your Easter holiday this past weekend. Well, the kids and I began their Spring Break by making homemade popsicles. We made delicious fun healthy popsicles from fresh or frozen fruit. We also made some vegan pudding pops by adding almond milk to powder cook & serve pudding mix and freezing in a small cup. These were all a hit with the kids, youth and adults. I found all the ingredients except the grapes and almond milk at Dollar Tree. Try some today for a yummy guilt free treat. Keep it real using real fruit for the great color instead of artificial colors.

3-Color Fruit Pops
1 12 oz bag frozen mangoes or peaches
1 12 oz. bag frozen strawberries
1/2 cup black seedless grapes
plain almond or coconut milk

Agave nectar
3 oz plastic cups
Popsicle sticks
water
blender
strainer

1. Add frozen strawberries, 1/3 cup almond milk and 1/4 cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Adjust sweetness with agave nectar if needed ( 1-3 tablespoons)
2. Fill the 3 oz cups 1/3 full.
3. Cover top of cup with plastic wrap, aluminum foil or Press-N-Seal wrap.
4. Poke a hole in the top with a popsicle stick. Freeze until frozen about 40-45 minutes.
5. Add frozen mangoes or peaches, 1/4 cup almond milk and 1/4 cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Use a strainer to remove any large chunks that remain.
6. Remove cover and pour on top of frozen strawberry mixture. Adjust the popsicle stick as needed to make sure it is straight.
7. Add to freezer until frozen (about 1 hour)
8. Add fresh black seedless grapes and 1/3 cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
9. Strain to remove any remaining skin or pulp. Press a spoon to release all the fresh juice.
10. Remove cover from cup and pour over frozen mangoes or peaches. Do not fill to the top.
11. Adjust the popsicle stick as needed to make sure it is straight. Cover again and freeze until frozen.
12. To enjoy, rinse the OUTSIDE of the cup for 3-5 seconds with cold water. Pull out the popsicle stick and enjoy a fruity fun healthy popsicle.
NOTE: This is a great way to use fruit that begins to get a bit too mushy but still. Puree, strain and freeze to make yummy popsicles whenever you like. Experiment with different fruits you may have kicking around. Depending on how much you loose to straining some of the fruits, this should make at least 20 popsicles.

"Many times when we are sick, we pray to God for healing.
Sometimes, the miracle of healing is the miracle of our obedience."
- Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D., www.thetakebacktour.com

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Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D.
email: takebacktour@yahoo.com
A Bit About Renee
Renee is a married mother of 2 with a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science. Renee currently serves as Director of Cell Biology for Zen-Bio, Inc and the President of BriteBio, Inc, both located in Research Triangle Park, NC. Renee is also the Health Ministries Leader for Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 629 Cameron St. Burlington, NC, Community Advisory Board member for the UNC TraCS Institute and a founding member of the former Healthy Alamance Faith Based Initiative Task Force. Renee LOVES freebies, coupons, saving money, baking, cooking, eating, crocheting and roller skating.

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