RAISING AWARENESS, SHIFTING

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January 2016
An Exclusive Magazine
Celebrating Those Who Live, Work
and Play in the Lakes Area
RAISING AWARENESS, SHIFTING
PERSPECTIVE AND EMBRACING CHOICE: Sara
Sherman and Matt Schwab of Discovery Horse
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Cover photo by Studio North Photography
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Dear Residents,
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excited and hopeful for what the New Year will bring. How about you?
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trying something new or visiting a new place? The Brainerd Lakes Area
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Sara, Matt and Oliver are committed to helping
others be the best they can be with the help of
some four-legged coaches like Lance.
she also worked with other equine organizations and never lost
sight of creating her own business.
It was during those early years of work and discovery that she
also met her soul mate and life partner, Matt. Together the pair
enjoyed a shared love of adventure, spirituality and helping others.
Together they dived into learning as much as possible about
Equine Assisted Coaching. During this process, Sara completed
an intensive study and training program developed by Melisa
Pearce of Touched by a Horse. Sara is now certified in Melisa’s
Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ and is a trainer for the
company. Taking her ambitions further, the couple created their
own company, Discovery Horse, in 2011. As an active part of the
business, Matt not only helps in managing the farm and caring for
the horses, he is currently taking the training necessary to join
Sara in helping clients with life coaching along with the business’
retreats and team building workshops.
The decision to expand and relocate took shape in late August of
2015 as increased interest in their offerings continued to grow.
This new success helped the couple realize they needed their
own homebase and they jumped at the chance to own their own
property which they affectionately dubbed, Dandelion Farm.
RAISING AWARENESS,
SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE
AND EMBRACING CHOICE:
Sara Sherman and Matt Schwab
of Discovery Horse
By Rebecca Flansburg
I
Photos by Studio North Photography
n a quiet country setting just south of Brainerd, there is a very
special family with a passion for helping others be the best
they can be with the help of some four-legged coaches. Sara
Sherman and Matt Schwab are the proud owners of Discovery
Horse; a successful business that ventures into the world of
Equine Assisted Life Coaching. Discovery Horse’s main objective
is to foster the dynamic relationship between horse and human; a
unique relationship where healing and self-discovery can begin.
It was many years ago during her college years that Sara began
manifesting the dream of creating a business that involved
working with horses and people. Though the notion had been
simmering inside of her for years, she put the seed of an idea
on the back burner while she finished her degree in Counseling
Psychology and Equine Experiential Learning. After graduation,
she spent many years working in child welfare, the youth and
adult addiction recovery field and was also facility coordinator and
program manager for a juvenile detention center. During that time
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“The name Dandelion Farm is in honor of a book I love called
Dandelion by Sheelagh Mawe. Dandelion is a misfit horse who
goes out into the world to find her purpose. She is repeatedly
told she’s not good enough and struggles to fit in. In the end,
Dandelion does find her purpose as a polo horse, a role that is
much more rewarding and fulfilling than she could have ever
envisioned. I love the story, not only because it was about horses,
but also because of what the story represents. Dandelions
are viewed as a weed, yet they do have beauty and are superresilient. To us, that represents the mission of Dandelion Farm.
We want to create a space for people to find their purpose; a
trusted and safe place for people to see that they have value and
that their contribution is important in the world.”
Located in Fort Ripley, Dandelion Farm is a work in progress. The
couple shared that they have high hopes that this property will be
a catalyst for amazing work and services for adults and kids in the
Lakes Area and beyond.
“I honestly think it’s my calling in life to help the horse help
people; to show them their stories and mirror their souls,” Sara
admitted. “It’s such an amazing thing to be able to help others
understand their thoughts and how those thoughts and selfdoubts dictate the way they experience their lives. My own life
experience has taught me that the only true certainty in life is
how we choose to experience this life. Horses help us see those
thoughts and stories by their very sentient nature and provide a
safe place for people to find healing.”
When it comes to pairing people and horses together, fear and
misconceptions often bubble to the surface. Misconceptions Sara
and Matt frequently encounter include the fact that people think
that, in order to reap the benefits of Equine Assisted Coaching,
they need to like horses.
“When people come to us for our Life Coaching, Team Building
Retreats, Women’s Connection Groups, or Youth Empowerment
Programs, we want them to understand they do not ride the
horses,” Sara confirmed. “This is not about horsemanship. You
don’t need cowboy boots and prior equine experience of any kind.
Horses are awesome and you don’t need to love them to learn to
love yourself; but they’ll help. Fear of horses is another thing we
observe often. We always say, if you are afraid of horses, then
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there is even more reason for you to come work with us. We
know that horses can be big and scary, but we offer a very safe,
confidential and empowering experience for our clients. What
we do here at Discovery Horse is not ‘just for kids’ or for broken
people. It’s for anyone who wants to be more in their life.”
The couple’s twelve year-old son, Oliver, has also become an
active part of the business. “Adventure is not new to Oliver, but
living on a farm is! He is such an inspiration for Matt and I and he
keeps us honest. He’s like an old soul in a seventh-grader body.
He’s also working on developing a deeper relationship with our
seven horses and it’s been so fulfilling watching him discover and
enjoy the work we do with kids, adults and horses. My mom, Ann
Sherman, is also a huge part of our business. She steps in when
needed and handles all of the business’ marketing and things like
our web design and maintenance. We are so grateful for her role
in our success as well.”
When not offering coaching and support in an innovative way,
Sara, Matt and Oliver simply enjoy being together and doing
things that all families do: laugh, love, explore and play.
A Discovery Horse coach and a beautiful horse named Chanza gather
with participants at a Discover Your Inner Awesome Retreat. Photo Credit:
Bourn Photography
“We are so blessed as a family to be able to do what we love
for a living,” Sara confirmed. “One of the best parts of my job,
other than being able to work with horses, is being able to teach
people to treasure their ‘inner awesome.’ That inner awesome is
the light, the warmth, the part of you that you already know, or
the part that you just can’t seem to find. Regardless of where you
are in relation to your own ‘inner awesome,’ all of us at Discovery
Horse (including the horses!) believe that it’s there and it can lead
you to the life that you deserve and desire.”
Horses See Our Armor: Sara talks about horses and healing during her
first TEDx talk!
Many of Discovery Horse’s Youth Retreat experiences are rooted in trust;
trust by the horse and trust by the children. It was a beautiful moment
when Jacks laid down by choice and allowed these kids to be with him.
Photo Credit: Bourn Photography
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SPOTLIGHT:LOCAL AUTHOR
DORIS STENGEL:
Brainerd Lakes Author and Poet
By Susan Ready
O
pening lines from Ah, January, a poem
from Doris Stengel’s latest book Arrival and Departure, illustrate her skilled
use of metaphors producing a thought
provoking poem.
This is Stengel’s third book of poetry,
which includes Horizons Measured and
Small Town Lines.
Her newest poetry collection takes readers
off to distant times and places, returning
them back again with a renewed heart.
Many of the poems are shaped by Doris’s
roots and history growing up on the North
Dakota prairies. While some of the poems
are serious and sad, they capture poignant
moments that fill the reader with a sense
of hopefulness and a joyful spirit. Stengel’s poems also contain a
fair amount of humor as evidenced in Ah, January. The collection
of poems tackles a variety of topics with Doris’s deft and creative
touch. Her work resonates long after you’ve read it.
Ah, January
Heavy-footed January
edges on to the stage
after lights, camera
and action are done,
after gifts, eggnog,
and Good Will to men.
retreats and poetry gatherings also inspire her to stretch in new
directions, helping in bringing a fresh approach to her writing.
It’s no surprise that Doris is one of Minnesota’s well-known poets
and, in September of 2015, she was honored by Five Wings
Grants program with a title Master Artist in the literary field. A
monetary award attached to this Master Artist title was provided
from the McKnight Foundation in St. Paul. Doris remains humbled
with this unexpected award and excited about future opportunities to share her craft.
Doris hopes her readers will
discover some of their own “arrivals and departures” in their
lives. A person’s life is constantly
filled with both. She is grateful
to her mentor, John Rezmerski,
who helped set her poetry free.
Copies of Arrival and Departure
are available on Amazon and at
Crossing Arts Alliance Brainerd,
MN.
Stengel remembers having her first poems published when she
was just nine or ten years old in the Dakota Farmer. Writing poetry comes easily for Doris but, she says, “The hard part is finding
new things to say in a fresh way.”
Doris graduated from the University of North Dakota. Her family
settled in the Brainerd area in the late ’60s. She has taught in different capacities within the Brainerd Schools. In the early 1990s,
Stengel joined a new poet’s group in Brainerd. “That’s how I
grew. I started reading to other people, and we would critique
each other,” she recalled.
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Poets and the National Federations of State Poetry Societies. Her
poetry has been published in several journals, magazines and
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SECOND SATURDAY ART MARKET AT THE
FRANKLIN ARTS CENTER
@Franklin Arts Center, 1001 Kingwood
Street, Brainerd
The Franklin Arts Center is offering area
artists the opportunity to participate in its
Second Saturday Art Market, to be held in
conjunction with other Second Saturday
activities. The Second Saturday Art Market
will take place from 10am-2pm on the
second Saturday of each month. Visual and
literary artists are welcome to display
and sell their work, and musicians and
performing artists are invited to sell
recordings.
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Wednesday, January 16
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@Gull Dam Brewing, 23836 Smiley Road,
Nisswa, MN 56468
Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today
invite you to join them for Happy Hour
with a Purpose to benefit New Pathways!
Money raised from this event will be
donated to New Pathways, a resource
for families with children experiencing
homelessness in Central Minnesota.
A $20 ticket includes 2 drink tickets for
beer or wine, appetizers, live music, fun
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Saturday, January 23
22ND ANNUAL ANTIQUE SNOWMOBILE
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January 23, 2016 from 8:00a.m. to
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TIPS FOR YOUR DOG
By Mary Ellen Walsh
W
hen winter comes,
we need to help
protect our furry friends
in every way that we can.
The following guidelines
will help you protect your
pet when the mercury
dips:
1. Never let your dog
off the leash on snow
or ice, especially during
a snowstorm. Dogs can
lose their scent and easily
become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any
other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.
2. Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when he
comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze
or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and
his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
4. Consider getting your shorthaired dog a coat or sweater with a
high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to
the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.
5. Never leave your dog alone in a car during cold weather. A
car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and
causing the animal to freeze to death.
6. Limit your dog’s exposure to the cold. If your dog is sensitive to
the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to
relieve himself.
7. Get your dog in (winter) shape. Does your dog spend a lot of
time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food,
particularly protein, to keep him – and his fur – in tip-top shape.
8. Dog-proof your car/garage. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal
poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any
spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain
propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol.
9. Make sure your dog has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and
away from all drafts. A cozy dog bed with a warm blanket or pillow is
perfect.
Happy winter to you and your pets… stay safe and warm!
3. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer
coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the
colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out
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purchase. Finally, if there are multiple buyers
involved in the decision making process
it is important that they are on the same
page when it comes to amenities and
features that are a priority. This will help their
agent identify properties that are in their
wheelhouse and make the process go a lot
smoother.
3. What terms are important when negotiating a
real estate transaction?
First, it is important to know that all terms
have value. For a seller, a purchase offer that
is full price, cash with no contingencies and
a reasonable closing period is the perfect
offer. Any contingencies that a buyer puts
into the offer lessen the value of the offer. Many sellers will accept an offer with a
lower sale price that is contingency-free
over one that has high sale price with
multiple contingencies. That being said, in
many cases certain terms are absolutely
necessary. Every transaction is unique but
financing, home, well & septic inspections
are all typical for our area.
To contact or submit questions please
contact Sandy at Sandy@Kurilla.com or
218.838.9309.
Meet Sandy
1. What are the most important things a seller can do to get their home sold quickly?
Born and raised in the
The most important thing a seller can do is find an experienced broker to establish
Brainerd Lakes Area, Sandy
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year has been quite mild so everyone needs to keep close tabs
on the ice thickness because chances are it’s going to be very
variable. That being said, I encourage everyone to be smart when
it comes to venturing out on to frozen lakes.
Many times on a “normal” year, January can mark the slow
season for fishing; but this year is not “normal.” The key to
catching more walleyes this time of year, and really any time of
year, is to read the fish. How are they reacting to the bait you
have presented to them? If they are aggressive, you are going
to be loving life and will eat well through the winter. If you have
been studying your sonar (I use Vexilar) and you’ve noticed that
the fish are really finicky, it’s time to change things. You may want
to slow things down, make things more erratic, down-size lures,
fish at a different time of day or even head to a different lake.
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catching as many fish as other anglers. This is not always a hard
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the woods, or out promoting
some product in the outdoor
world. His sponsors include: Mills Fleet Farm,
Larson Boats, Mercury, Vexilar/Salmo, SnoBear
and C&C Boatworks of Crosslake. You can visit
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So if you are looking to catch more fish during the first month
of the New Year, I would suggest that you stay on the move and
use the “tools of the trade” like sonar or underwater cameras.
January also marks the month of the Jaycee’s Ice Fishing
Extravaganza; the most well organized and fun fishing contest in
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aylor Fitterer has deep roots
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This long-time area resident not
only spent his childhood years in
this area, he is a proud Brainerd
Senior High graduate. After
attending college at University
of North Dakota and spending several years as an instructing and
corporate pilot, Taylor shared that he felt the pull to return back to
his hometown and roots. Real Estate had always been of interest
to him so in 2002 he secured his Real Estate license and delved
into the world of real estate sales and property management.
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spend lots of money every month advertising vacancies to get
them filled faster as well.”
At the end of the day, whether a client owns one rental home
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months, while others were in need for a more long-term solution
during a transitional period. The common thread was that all of
these people were struggling to find what they needed. With that
vision in mind, Taylor formed Real Property Management Deluxe
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manage their property and attract quality and pre-screened
tenants,” Taylor acknowledged. “We offer professional guidance
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the tenants who will take care of their property like it is their own.
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the knowledge, licensing, and insurance necessary to understand
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Housing and evictions. Our experience saves our client’s time
and helps them avoid costly mistakes.”
Taylor shared that though his company has grown quickly, he and
his team have never lost sight of their commitment to provide
clients with thorough communication and the peace of mind
of knowing that professionals are taking care of their rental
property. “We pride ourselves in being responsive, trustworthy,
professional, and easy to work with,” he added. “Our goal is to
lease houses or properties and cultivate a positive experience
for everyone involved. Taking care of a property is more than just
paying a property manager to watch over it. At Real Property
Management
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ince 1986 Kinship Partners youth mentoring program has
provided positive role models and guidance to youth in Crow
Wing County, southern Cass County and now the Staples/Motley
area.
Our mission is to help children reach their full potential through
a personal relationship with a caring, trained volunteer who becomes their friend, role model and source of strength. Currently,
there are over 200 children matched with a caring adult mentor
who helps them realize their innate potential.
Kids involved in mentoring are more likely to participate in positive
activities and relationships. They are less likely to get involved in
unhealthy relationships and activities with negative outcomes.
Kinship Partners helps kids avoid risky behavior.
Roger and Shaun’s Real Story:
About four years ago Roger Tietz decided he wanted to be a mentor. He had listened to a friend recount stories of his adventures
as a Kinship Partner and decided, “If he could do it, so could I.”
Roger went through the application and interview process and
then was sent information on three boys who were waiting for
a mentor. His response was, “I wanted to mentor all three, but
most of all I realized how great the need was in our area.”
After some consideration, it was decided that Shaun, who at
the time was nine years old was the best match for Roger. They
jumped right in and began what Roger calls their “treasure hunting.” Each week an idea would be hatched, a plan made and the
mission would be carried out to complete the task. Roger began
teaching Shaun the art of accomplishing everyday tasks.
Shaun, who was a third grader when he enrolled, wanted to
have fun with someone who had time for him. A happy, smart,
fun-loving kid, he shared that he liked football, baseball, bowling,
miniature golf, fishing and movies. To date, this partnership has
accomplished all these things and more.
More recently Roger took Shaun deer hunting. “He is receptive to
what I have to offer, a good listener and follows directions,” Roger
shared. “He is thirteen now and it’s a thrill to watch him mature
into the man he is becoming.”
With offices in Brainerd,
Pequot Lakes, Crosby
and Staples, Kinship
Partners serves area
families by providing
positive role models to
youth from the ages of
5 to 14. Mentors can be
individuals, couples or
families.
Eddie, a Waiting Kid and a
Real Possibility:
Eddie is in first grade
and he likes everything
about school, but reading
is what he does best.
He loves playing outside
and one day would like
to go camping, fishing
and even hunting. On
special days Eddie and
his brother watch Teenage Mutant Turtles and
have pizza for supper.
Those are his favorite
days.
Eddie would like a Kinship Mentor who will
be his friend and take
him to their house every
week. If they have a
dog, it would be even
better.
This young man lives
with his mom and
younger brother in the Brainerd area and has been on the waiting
list since March of 2015.
For more information about Eddie or any of the kids on the Kinship waiting list, call 218-829-4606, or visit them on the web at
www.kinshippartners.org.
Roger retired from his career with the DNR in October and Shaun
and his mom attended the party. It was an important day and of
course Shaun wanted to be a part of it.
Shaun’s mom says he is thriving and that Roger is keeping him on
the right path. “I really think of Roger as part of the family,” she
noted. “What a blessing Roger and the Kinship Partners organization is. We all believe that Roger and Shaun will be friends for
life.”
Roger will also tell you that being a mentor is rewarding. “What
better way to give than to be a friend to a child?” he added. Roger
has made a tremendous impact through this relationship and the
consistency he exhibits. His involvement in Shaun’s life has been
pivotal and Roger has become someone Shaun can count on.
On November 20, 2015, Roger received the Real Men are Mentors Award from Kinship Partners; an award honoring everyday
mentors making lasting impressions in a child’s life.
| January 2016
Top Image: To date, this partnership has accomplished many of Shaun’s
dreams including attending a baseball game. Bottom Image: Kinship Roger
and Shaun know that with Kinship Partners of Brainerd, there are Real
Stories and Real Possibilities
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HEALTH&BEAUTY
GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMS:
Important for Every Woman
By Dr. Jennifer Arnhold
G
ynecological exams may not be a pleasant choice for many women, but these
exams play a crucial role in helping prevent or detect several diseases. Every
woman’s healthcare needs are different. But something all women have in common is
the gynecological exam.
You Deserve to
be at Your Best
There’s a good reason these exams are a routine part of every woman’s life. The tests
done during each exam can detect health problems early on, when they’re often much
easier to treat. These regular visits can also help women avoid some health problems
altogether.
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important it is to look your best everyday.
We also understand the value of maintaining the health of your most vital organ,
your skin. We want every single client that
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out looking great, but feeling great as well.
At Infinity, we strive to make sure you feel
welcome, comfortable, and at home while
we make you look and feel your best.
Gynecological basics
A routine gynecological exam helps evaluate your general wellness.
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That’s why the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls it a
well-woman exam.
Your doctor might ask about any recent illnesses, talk about your family’s medical
history and inquire about your lifestyle. He or she will want to know whether your
menstrual cycle has been regular and what birth control you use, if any.
Depending on your age and risk factors, you might be asked to undergo a
mammogram or MRI—imaging tests that can reveal very early breast cancers.
You may also have a pelvic exam to check the general health of your vagina,
cervix, uterus and ovaries. Your doctor will need to press on your abdomen and
may also do a rectal exam at this time.
A frequent companion to the pelvic exam is the Pap test, in which your doctor
takes a sample of cells from your cervix to look for early signs of cancer.
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Your doctor might recommend other tests—for chlamydia, HIV and other sexually
transmitted infections (STIs)—depending on your age and risk factors.
Tests you may need
Your doctor can help you decide what tests should be included in your annual exam.
Here are some testing recommendations from the college, the Office on Women’s
Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the American Academy
of Family Physicians.
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The Pap test: According to the above experts, the initial test should happen at
age 21. After that, most women should be screened every three years until age
30. The college recommends most women switch to co-testing with a Pap test
and HPV (human papillomavirus) test every five years from age 30 to 65. Some
women may be able to stop screening after age 65. Your doctor can help you
decide on the screening schedule that’s best for you.
Mammogram: The American Cancer Society recommends regular screening
starting at age 45. If you have risk factors for breast cancer, your doctor may
recommend earlier testing.
STI testing: Initial testing may be recommended when you become sexually
active. Routine testing depends on risk factors. All women should be tested for
HIV.
The schedule women need to know
Though gynecological exams are recommended at least once a year, health issues
can arise that require more frequent checks or more specialized tests can help you
determine the exam schedule that best meets your needs.
Jennifer Arnhold, MD, PLC
Dr. Jennifer Arnhold is committed to
treating the whole person with the desire
to improve the overall quality of women’s
lives. You’ll love the friendly staff and
comforting environment, complete with
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décor – all designed with a women’s
unique experience in mind. We look forward to building a relationship as well as
helping you live a happy, healthy life.
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HEATHLYEATING
Make your recipes healthier
with a few easy steps from
Essentia Health
By Connie Wirta of Essentia Health
T
he Holidays mean many of us plan to do more cooking at
home. Cooking from scratch gives us the opportunity to Make
Recipes Healthier that still taste great.
Denise Cleveland, registered and licensed dietitian and Director
of Nutrition Services at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical
Center, suggests looking for ways to cut the calories, saturated
fat, carbohydrates, sugar and salt in recipes while maintaining or
improving flavor. Also boost the fiber and whole grains but retain
the original texture.
Her first step is to read the entire recipe. Check the amounts
and types of fats, sugars and salts. Many recipes rely on the
“usual” amounts of these items, such as 1 stick of butter, 1
cup of sugar or 1 teaspoon of salt. The recipe’s creator may not
have considered using a little less of these ingredients but give
yourself permission to do your own recipe rehabilitation.
Decreasing fats, sugars and salt does not greatly affect how most
recipes work or the number of servings. However, fat and sugar
provide structure and texture in baked goods. Change these
ingredients by only small amounts in cakes, cookies, breads and
muffins.
Here are a few tips to help you review and experiment with your
recipes.
TO HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS OR WEIGHT CONTROL,
DECREASE A RECIPE’S CALORIES FROM FATS AND SUGARS:
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Look for fats, such as butter, margarine, or oil. Cut the
amount by 25 to 50 percent in non-baked goods.
Look for sugars, such as white sugar, brown sugar and
honey. Reduce the amount by 25 to 50 percent in non-baked
goods.
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Substitute fat-free sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt for
regular sour cream.
Applesauce can replace fats and maintain moisture. Use a
1-to-1 ratio, such as ¼ cup applesauce for ¼ cup butter.
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Reduce the amount of cheese and choose a low-fat natural
cheese.
Choose leaner cuts of red meat such as the loin or round
cuts instead of chuck. Trim outside fat. These leaner cuts
work great in soups and stews.
Remove the skin of poultry.
Instead of breading, use finely chopped nuts to add flavor
and crunch. Nuts add good fats.
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Eliminate all of a recipe’s salt or only use 25 percent. The
exception is yeast breads and fermented products that need
salt for the yeast to work and for the bacteria in fermented
products to be at a safe level.
Choose the light soy sauce and reduce the amount by 50
percent.
Use only no-salt-added or reduced-sodium canned
vegetables and tomatoes. Frozen vegetables without a sauce
are also good substitutions.
Make your own soups and gravies. Use unsalted stocks,
sodium-free bouillon packets or low-sodium soup bases.
Grind oatmeal in a blender and use instead of bread crumbs
in recipes such as meatloaf.
Buy poultry products that aren’t processed with sodium
solutions.
To increase whole grains and fiber:
Use white whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
White whole-wheat flour is 100 percent whole grain, loaded
with magnesium and offers more fiber.
Use brown rice
instead of white
rice and just plan
for a longer cooking
time.
Meet Connie
Connie Wirta is a
former newspaper
editor and reporter
who now writes for
Essentia Health.
Add more lowsodium canned
beans to soups and
stews.
Decrease sugar by 25 to 50 percent in non-baked goods.
For baked goods, such as cakes and cookies, you can replace
half the white sugar with a stevia product. You can’t use all
stevia because the product won’t rise as expected.
For non-baked goods, replace all white sugar with a stevia
product and use only half as much stevia as the recipe calls
for.
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Don’t bother with brown sugar substitutes because they
have the same calories and carbohydrates as brown sugar.
Instead, cut the brown sugar by at least 25 percent.
TO DECREASE SOLID FATS:
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Substitute fat-free evaporated milk or soy creamer for cream.
TO HELP REDUCE CARBOHYDRATES, THIS IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES:
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or canola oil. Reduce the amount by at least 25 percent. You
can also use tub margarine but make sure a liquid oil comes
first in its ingredient list.
Instead of butter or stick margarine, use extra virgin olive oil
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RECIPE REHABILITATION:
Sweet Potato Casserole
Fun Rewards (or
Risk): New Year’s
Resolution Agreements
By Connie Wirta of Essentia Health
S
weet potato casserole is a classic fall dish. Here is a Streuseltopped Sweet Potato Casserole found in Southern Living’s
“Our Best Christmas Recipes.” To make this recipe healthier,
decrease the amount of fat, using oil instead of butter and a fatfree milk product. Substitute a stevia sweetener for white sugar
and cut the brown sugar in half. Use white whole-wheat flour
instead of all-purpose flour. These modifications cut the calories
by one-third, the fats nearly in half and the sugars by almost 75
percent.
ORIGINAL RECIPE
MODIFIED RECIPE
6 medium sweet potatoes
or yams (about 3 pounds) or
yams
¾ cup sugar
1/3 cup 2 percent milk
¼ cup butter or margarine,
melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup firmly packed brown
sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3 pounds fresh sweet potatoes
1/3 cup stevia sweetener such
as Truvia
¼ cup skim milk, vanilla soy
milk or rice milk
2 tablespoons olive oil or tub
margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans or
walnuts
2 tablespoons white wholewheat flour
2 tablespoons olive oil or tub
margarine
If white sugar is used instead of stevia, add 60 calories and 11
grams of carbohydrates to each serving
Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center and Clinics has
licensed and registered dietitians on staff. Contact Denise
Cleveland at denise.cleveland@essentiahealth.org
By Robert J. Campo Jr., Esq.
T
his year, my wife suggested that I create a New Year’s Resolution contract so that when I succeed, there is a reward (and the
opposite if I fail). Below is a fill-in-the-blank contract that you may
find helpful.
New Year’s Resolution(s) Contract
I, “Your Name” , being of sound mind (because I am signing this either
before New Year’s Eve or several days after) hereby enter into this Contract
with “Your Name” (or you may insert the name of your spouse/partner/
friend/dog/etc., for accountability) for the express purpose of adhering to
the terms as follows:
“Your Name” agrees to hereby make the following personal life changes
and/or any other changes that my spouse/partner/friend/dog forces me
to make: “Enter Your New Year’s Resolutions” (this may take many, many
extra lines). Said changes must be made on or before December 31, 2015.
In consideration for the successful completion of the above-mentioned
responsibilities, _“Your Name/Spouse/Partner/Friend/Dog” hereby
agrees to compensate “Your Name” in the following manner: “Enter
Your Reward For Completing Your New Year’s Resolution(s)” (think big in
this area of the contract).
Should “Your Name” fail to complete the terms of this Contract, “Your
Name” agrees to remit damages to “Your Name/Spouse/Partner/
Friend/Dog” in the manner/amount of “Enter Your Punishment” .
No amendments may be made to the terms of this Contract unless
expressly made in a written instrument signed by both parties to this
Contract.
Signed this _______ day of _________, 201__.
Signature - “Your Name”
Signature - “Your Name/Spouse/Partner/Friend/Dog”
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