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Ongoing studies confirm the negative effects on the human spine with everyday activities such as sitting in front of the computer for long periods or even having to deal with emotional stress.

International research has shown forward-head posture and rounded-protracted-shoulder posture contributes to work-related neck and upper limb disorders.

Slouched posture and related musculoskeletal disorders are increasing rapidly in technologically advanced countries with rising levels of computer usage. Studies indicate that this trend has also been identified in adolescents.

Individuals in technologically advanced countries are also becoming increasingly sedentary in terms of lifestyle, contributing to skyrocketing levels of childhood and adult obesity. Studies have linked obesity and inactivity with heightened rates of back pain and disability.To reach your full potential you not only have to exercise correctly, eat properly,  get adequate rest – you must have good spinal health!

[Note:  Check out the organic carrots Mimi grew in the Woodway Wellness Garden!]

¾ cup grated organic carrots
½-cup applesauce
1-teaspoon cinnamon
1 -tablespoon grated fresh ginger or ½ tsp ground ginger

Mix all ingredients well and cook as you would regular pancakes. These are wonderful for breakfast with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt!

 Start with round rice paper, which are large, thin, flat noodle disks found in Asian food markets (and increasingly at food cooperatives and other grocery stores). They’ll turn soft and pliable when immersed in piping hot water. Pile on slivers of vegetables, skinny rice noodles, fresh herbs, and strips of cooked chicken, pork or eggs. Roll them up into hand-held cylinders and serve them with bottled plum sauce or Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce.

Ingredients

Nutritional Info

Per serving: 161 Calories, 1g Fat (6% calories from fat), 8g Protein, 30g Carbohydrate, 8g Fiber, 0mg Cholesterol, 357mg Sodium

Ingredients

Directions

Place water, shiitake and kombu in a sauce pan. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove kombu after 4 minutes and set aside for later use. Cover and simmer shiitake another 5 minutes. Remove shiitake, discard stems and slice caps. Set aside. Add the shoyu to the liquid and simmer, without boiling for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off flame and stir in the wasabi powder. Place the broth in a bowl and refrigerate until chilled or place in the freezer to chill, about 1 hour.

Cook the soba as package directs. Rinse under cold water and drain. Place the soba in individual serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with equal portions of daikon radish, sliced shiitake, scallions, nori strips and bonito flakes. Sprinkle several drops of shoyu over the daikon in each bowl. Sprinkle with Eden Shake, if desired.

Pour the chilled dip sauce into 4 small dipping bowls. Dip the noodles into the sauce when eating.

Nutritional Info

Per serving: 216 Calories, 2g Fat (6% calories from fat), 10g Protein, 42g Carbohydrate, 5g Fiber, 0mg Cholesterol, 683mg Sodium

 Did you know that skipping breakfast can lead to weight gain and increased risk of heart disease^.  If you needed any more reason to eat breakfast and encourage your children to do so, researchers have found that as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, breakfast can have a positive impact on children’s health and well-being.   Sstudies have suggested that breakfast consumption may improve cognitive function related to memory, test grades, and school attendance.  If you are always on the go and don’t think you have time to eat, ask Dr. Smedstad about our delicious meal replacement shakes!

Simple yet savory, these onions will surprise you with their flavor and tenderness.

Four medium organic onions, unpeeled
¼ cup melted butter
Salt and pepper to taste

These are prepared almost exactly like baked potatoes. Wrap onions in aluminum foil and place in a 350-degree oven. Bake until a knife will penetrate the onion. Remove skins and add butter, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.

This is a great recipe from Organic Valley: