            "Discover New Recipes To Improve Your
               Health, Your Mood, Your Skin, &
                   Your Overall Well-Being"

  GOOD FOR YOUR BODY:
             => < APRICOT BRAN MUFFINS >
 + 1 cup whole wheat flour             1 cup wheat bran
   1/4 cup plus 2 tbs dark brown sugar  1/4 tsp salt 
    1 tsp baking soda                  1/2 tsp baking powder 
   1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice         1 cup plain nonfat yogurt  
    1 egg                         2 tbs oil, preferably canola   
   1/2 cup (12) dried apricots (can substitute 1/2 cup raisins)

  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray one 12-cup muffin pan
 with nonstick spray. Chop apricots (can use food processor)
 & set aside. Combine whole wheat flour, wheat bran, brown
 sugar, salt, baking soda & baking powder, & pumpkin pie
  spice in a bowl & set aside.
 
  In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, egg, & oil.
 Add dry ingredients & mix until just moistened. Fold in
 apricots. Fill muffin pan & bake for 12-15 minutes, or
  until golden brown & a toothpick comes out clean.
           => Nutrition Info: *119 calories
       *3.6 g protein  *3.2 g fat (22% of calories)
        *18 mg cholesterol   *21.1 g carbohydrate
          *3.6 g dietary fiber  *154 mg sodium 
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     => < PASTA WITH CHEESY BROCCOLI SAUCE >
 + 1 14.5 oz can low-sodium chicken broth
   4 cups  dry pasta (large tubes such as penne,
     rigatoni, or elbows)             1 tbs olive oil
   2 large garlic cloves, minced      1/2 cup chopped onion
  3/4 tsp ground cumin           4 cups broccoli florets & stems
   1 cup light ricotta cheese      2 tbs minced parsley

  Reduce chicken broth to 1 cup by boiling in sauce pan
 for 5-6 minutes. Set aside. Boil large pot of water for
 pasta (don't salt or add oil). Cook pasta while preparing 
  the sauce so that they'll be ready at the same time.

  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, &
 add garlic, onion, & cumin. Saute for 1-2 minutes, then
 add the broccoli & saute, stirring continuously until it
 turns dark green, about 1 minute. Add broth & bring it
 to a boil. Reduce heat & cover. Allow to simmer until
  broccoli is just tender, about 5 minutes.

     Dot the broccoli with dollops of the ricotta
    & heat until it begins to melt. Divide pasta
    into four individual bowls, top with broccoli
     sauce, & garnish with parsley.
         => Nutrition Info: 392 calories 
      *21 g protein *8 g fat (18% of calories)
       *11 mg cholesterol  *63 g carbohydrate
        *7 g dietary fiber  *2200 IU Vitamin A
        *100 mg Vitamin C     *81 mg sodium *
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    => TARRAGON CHICKEN & RICE: (Serves 4)
  1 lb boneless chicken breasts    2 tbs white wine vinegar
   1 tbs olive oil                  1 tsp tarragon
    1/2 tsp basil                    1/2 tsp salt
 1/4 tsp black pepper, optional   1 cup long-grain white rice
             2.5 cups chicken broth, separated
   1 small or 1/2 medium onion, or 1-2 tsp onion powder
    2 small zucchini squash          2 small yellow squash

  => Mix vinegar, oil, & seasonings in small bowl. Remove
  any visible fat on chicken breasts, & cut crosswise into
  1/2-inch slices. Add chicken to marinade, & let rest while
  proceeding with recipe. Chop onion. Bring 1.75 cups of
  broth & onion (or onion powder) to a boil & stir in
   rice. Reduce to low, cover, & simmer for 20 minutes.

  Cut squash in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2-inch half
 rounds. Set aside. Remove chicken from marinade, & poach in
 remaining 1/2 cup of broth in a saute pan for 8 minutes. Add
 zucchini squash & remaining marinade. Cook for 5 minutes
  or until chicken is white yet still moist. Serve over rice.
                 Nutrition Info: 410 calories
            *39 g protein *8 g fat (18% of calories)
             *91 mg cholesterol *45 g carbohydrate
              *2.5 g dietary fiber *795 mg sodium
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               < "SOAK AWAY IN LUXURY" >

  When the ancient Romans discovered the natural hot springs
 of Bath in southwest England way back in the first century, they
 called the place, Aquae Solis, "waters of the sun." The first thing
 those hot & tired legionnaires did was build elaborate lead-lined
 baths with heating & cooling systems. They knew that a good bath
 does more than get you clean. It can be a place to relax,
  revive, & escape the heat - literally & figuratively.

   Herbs, flowers, fruits, & salts were sometimes added to
  produce a desired effect. So when the summer heat takes its
  toll, do as the Romans did: sink into a nice refreshing bath
   -made with one of these all-natural recipes - and enjoy!

             => Quick Guide To Herbs & Oils:
    - Almond: Softens skin with rich, natural emollients
 - Chamomile: Calms & soothes, reduces physical & mental stress.
      - Lemon: Stimulates, promotes clear thinking.
    - Rose: "De-stresses," can be used as an antiseptic
   - Lavender: Provides bacterial, antiseptic, & balancing
           benefits, used for headaches, PMS, nausea.
    - Mint: Stimulates circulation, relieves colds, flu
     - Neroli: Reduces anxiety, a natural aphrodisiac.

 => 1. SOOTHE: 3 to 4 bags of chamomile, 
        1 cup oatmeal, 5-in square of gauze
 => Brew a strong pot of chamomile tea & add to a tub of warm
 water. Cool tea bags & set aside. Place oatmeal in the gauze
 & tie to form sachet bag. Saturate sachet with the bath water,
 then squeeze into tub. Place cooled tea bags on eyes to soothe
 & comfort. Follow your calming oatmeal-chamomile bath with 
  an aloe-based body lotion or gel to hydrate skin.

 => 2. REFRESH: 1/2 cup dried milk, 3-4 drops rose-
      perfumed oil or rose bath oil, loose rose petals
  Pour dried milk into tub filled with warm water. Add
 drops of rose oil & mix well. Float loose rose petals
 on top of water. Set the mood with your favorite
  classical (or other) music, sink in, & luxuriate.

 => 3. RELAX: Almond extract, 1/4 cup dried rose
   petals, 3/4 cup fresh/dried lavender, 1 sachet bag
  Place a drop or two of almond extract on dried rose
 petals. Toss together with lavender & place in sachet
 bag. Add to warm bath water to balance your energy &
 relax. To enhance your bath, light a few candles &
 place around your tub. Turn on your favorite music &
  rest your head on a bath pillow or rolled-up towel.

 => 4. STIMULATE: 1 bunch of fresh mint,
                 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  Start your bath with tub full of HOT water. Tie
 the bunch of fresh mint into a bundle & float in 
 tub. Add 1/2 cup of cider vinegar, which acts as
 an astringent. After soaking in the mint/vinegar
  solution, use mint bundle as a body scrub.

  Drain hot water & fill with cold water. The mint,
 along with the hot/cold water temperature, will act
 as a stimulant. Lock the door & read your favorite
  magazine while listening to some jazz or rock.

   If you wish, whip up a facial mask to complete
  this revitalizing experience. Combine 1/2 carton
  of plain yogurt, 1 tbs honey, & 1/3 mashed banana
  or mashed avocado. Apply to your face, avoiding
  your eye areas. Place cool cucumber slices
   over your eyes to reduce puffiness.

 => 5. ENERGIZE: 1/2 cup Epsom or large sea salts, 2
  fresh lemons, 1 large glass-fresh lemonade (4 sipping) 
    Dissolve epsom salts into a tub full of cool
   to tepid water. Cut lemons in half, squeeze
   the juice of one into the tub. Slice remaining
    lemon to float on top of the water.

    For added pleasure use a citrus-scented soap
   such as lemon, lime, or tangerine. Afer your
   bath, smooth on a citrus body lotion/ talcum
    powder to keep your skin feeling cool & fresh.

 => 6. CALM: Neroli oil or 2 oz orange flower
      water, 2 tbs vegetable oil, 1/2 cup milk
  Begin with a tub full of warm water. Combine several
 drops of Neroli oil & vegetable oil, then mix with milk.
  Pour into tub. Turn down lights & light scented candles.

  Listen to your favorite soothing music. As the water
 begins to cool, add hot water. After the bath, use a
  floral fragrance body talc or lotion. Sweet dreams!
                    (more later!)

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