It’s hard to believe we are into fall already. We hope everyone is settling into the back-to-school routines, and also taking time to savor every last moment of these “Indian Summer” days we have been seeing. As nature’s palette changes to the warm red-orange-golden colors, it may be time for you to think of a seasonal color change too…maybe some “Toasted Hazelnut” highlights, or a “Fall in Love” SpaRitual nail color. Who’s new at Bella Zenn? We’d like to welcome Sarah Yohnk, our newest Licensed Massage Therapist, who joined us mid-September. Clients can now schedule with either Vanessa or Sarah for a variety of massage options, or consider the beneficial Rinnovo essential oil treatment with Terri.
During the month of October we are promoting Breast Cancer Awareness and supporting area women touched by this disease. Any client wearing pink on Fridays for appointments, we will contribute 10% of your fee service to our Project Ignite. See our facebook page for details. *********** Our staff promised some fun and exciting Wellness Classes and here’s what is in store this month. Home..SweetER..Home October 21, 2013 6-8 pm Address: 728 W. Maple Street Feng Shui Lifestyle and a tour of Medford’s “Round” house Focusing on a peaceful environment for your home, to relieve stress and soothe the soul. Presented by Home Owner: Rachel Louret Our Aromatherapist, Terri Hubbard, will also be on hand to discuss essential oils for a healthy home. Cost: $10 Call Bella Zenn, 748-3358 to register (class size is limited) ********** We’re thankful we live in such a wonderful community. There always seems to be something happening around town. We have some information on a few healthy events that are coming up this month. Memorial Health Center’s inaugural ColorFall 5k Color Run/Walk is THIS WEEKEND, Sunday, October 13! Details and a link for registration to this fun event can be found on Facebook search for “Community Colorfall 5k Run/Walk”. Medford Chamber of Commerce gets Harvest Days started again with its annual 5K Pumpkin Run October 24. This is just one of many activities happening October 24-27. Stop by the Chamber office or call (715) 748-4729 for more information about the weekend and registration details. If those distances or dates don’t work for you, just take time to saunter along the river walk or rail trail, to unwind and enjoy the fall leaf show before it is gone. Feet N Motion Dance Studio is finally ready for its grand re-opening after it was destroyed by fire last February. We invite you to join our very own Erin Wojcik at Harvest Days, Saturday 10/26/13 Open House 11:00-1:00 Dance performance by her students at 1:30 Feet N Motion Studio 235 S. Main Street Medford, Wisconsin ********** And of course, as we enter this season of Autumn, let’s be sure to savor it’s unique tastes and foods…..pumpkins, apples….here are a few recipes to get you started! Versatile Fall Pumpkin Dips Version#1 1 16 oz container frozen whipped topping 1 5oz. instant vanilla pudding 1 15 oz. can pumpkin 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Mix all ingredients and keep chilled.
Version #2 1 8 oz. cream cheese 2 C. powdered sugar 1 15 oz. can pumpkin 1 T. Cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp frozen orange juice concentrate Mix all with blender until smooth. Keep chilled. Either of these dips are yummy served with ginger snaps, graham crackers(esp. the cinnamon ones), pear or apple slices.
Health Benefits of Pumpkin It is one of the very low calorie vegetables. 100 g fruit provides just 26 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; however, it is rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins. The vegetable is one of the food items recommended by dieticians in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs. Pumpkin is a storehouse of many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C and vitamin-E. With 7384 mg per 100 g, it is one of the vegetables in the Cucurbitaceae family featuring highest levels of vitamin-A, providing about 246% of RDA. Vitamin A is a powerful natural anti-oxidant and is required by the body for maintaining the integrity of skin and mucus membranes. It is also an essential vitamin for good visual sight. Research studies suggest that natural foods rich in vitamin A help a body protects against lung and oral cavity cancers. It is also an excellent source of many natural poly-phenolic flavonoid compounds such as α, ß carotenes, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zea-xanthin. Carotenes convert into vitamin A inside the body. Zea-xanthin is a natural anti-oxidant which has UV (ultra-violet) rays filtering actions in the macula lutea in retina of the eyes. Thus, it helps protect from "age-related macular disease" (ARMD) in the elderly. The fruit is a good source of B-complex group of vitamins like folates, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin and pantothenic acid. It is also rich source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Pumpkin seeds indeed are an excellent source of dietary fiber and mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for heart health. In addition, the seeds are concentrated sources of protein, minerals and health-benefiting vitamins. For instance, 100 g of pumpkin seeds provide 559 calories, 30 g of protein, 110% RDA of iron, 4987 mg of niacin (31% RDA), selenium (17% of RDA), zinc (71%) etc., but no cholesterol. Further, the seeds are an excellent source of health promoting amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is converted to GABA in the brain.
Overnight Oatmeal 1 C. oatmeal (steel-cut or regular) 1 or 2 chopped apples ½ C. raisins ½ C. chopped walnuts or pecans 1 1/2 C. milk 1 ½ C. water ¼ C. packed brown sugar 1 T. ground flaxseed 1 T. melted butter ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon This can be made in either a ceramic or stoneware covered casserole in oven, or in a crock pot. Coat desired cooking utensil with cooking spray. Place all ingredients inside and mix well. Cook in oven at 200 degrees for 6-8 hours, or in crock pot at low setting for 6-8 hours.
We hope you have found this issue of our newsletter helpful, and as always, from the entire Bella Zenn Salon Spa team, Be Well!