Compass Chiropractic July, 2012 E-Newsletter
Hit a Home Run for Special Olympics Softball!
Through September, our office will be raising money to support the Iowa Special Olympics Softball team, The Panthers, as they travel to the National Special Olympics Softball Tournamanent in Oklahoma City September 21-23.
The Panthers hail from The Village Northwest Unlimited community in Sheldon, Iowa. They have won the state title in their division the past three years. They will compete in a division with 16 teams from other states and Canada. The twelve players and their support will leave Iowa on September 18 and return on September 25.
A
goal has been set to raise at least $2,000 to go toward the Panther’s
trip. Any new patient who donates $50 or more to Special Olympics will
receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and
table massage up to $300 value).Call (515) 309-1217 to schedule an appointment!
Thank you for Supporting Cruise the Cornfields for MS
Generous donations from patients helped us raise over $900 for the MS Society through their Cruise the Cornfields Fundraiser. Dr. Krohse and two members of Team Compass Chiropractic took part in the event and highly recommend it to all cyclists.
Steve completed the Run to Cure Cancer!
Congratulations to Steve Cannon, who completed his circumnavigation of Lake Michigan by foot. In the process he raised over $30,000 for the Livestrong organization. With contributions from Compass Chiropractic patients, we raised $1,100 for the Run to Cure Cancer. The run raised awareness, money and HOPE for The Lance Armstrong Foundation and all those fighting cancer.
New Product – Vega One
We now carry Vega One
by Sequel Naturals. This product was designed to fill in the
nutritional gaps of active vegans. However, the nutritional profile of
this product makes it a great addition to the diet of anyone who wants
to live a healthy, active lifestyle. In the context of a healthy diet,
you might find that it takes the place of a number of other supplements
and products including a daily multivitamin, greens supplement, fish oil
supplement, protein shake mix, probiotic supplement, digestive enzyme
supplement, and fiber supplement. We’ll keep the amazing-tasting vanilla
chai flavor in stock and can order other flavors on request. Ask us
for a sample of Vega One next time you stop in.
Jeanne Recommends The Ultimate Twinkie Cake!
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Servings: 15-18
"This is an Excellent cake for hot summer weather! Your kids will love it! It is also works great for parties. Enjoy!"
Jeanne Recommends The Ultimate Twinkie Cake!
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Servings: 15-18
"This is an Excellent cake for hot summer weather! Your kids will love it! It is also works great for parties. Enjoy!"
Ingredients
· 1 box yellow cake mix
· 1 1/3 cups water
· 1/3 cup vegetable oil
· 3 large eggs
Filling
· 5 tablespoons flour
· 1 cup sugar
· 2 teaspoons vanilla
· 1 cup water
· 1/2 cup shortening
· 1/2 cup margarine
Directions
1. I listed the ingredients from a Duncan Hines cake mix, so you will need to follow the directions on which ever cake mix you use.
2. Mix well, pour batter into wax paper lined 9x13 pan. Bake, let cool in the freezer, and remove from pan. Slice lengthwise with thread or knife. Works best if the cake is about ½ frozen. I make the filling while the cakes are cooking/cooling.
3. Filling directions: Combine flour and water, cook until thick, cool in refrigerator, combine sugar, margarine, shortening and vanilla. Beat until thick and fluffy. Add cooled mixture; Beat again until fluffy and spread filling between layers. If it looks curdled, you need to beat it a little longer. Spread filling between layers and replace top half of the cake with the “yellow” side up.
4. You can refrigerate it (that’s the way I like them) but it is fine left out on the counter for a day or so.
5. I cut the cake lengthwise into 3 sections and then cut make either 5 or 6 crosswise cuts so that they turn out to be the general shape and size of a real Twinkie.
Sandy Recommends Jazz in July
I love the month of July as it brings a month filled with many wonderful free outdoor jazz concerts. Grab your lawn chair, a beverage and visit one (or several) of the many free evening concerts as
the
Des Moines Metro Arts celebrates its 30th year of Jazz in July. In
addition to the extraordinary jazz music in and around a variety of
locations across the greater Des Moines area, you'll also find food
vendors, visual artists and activities for children. For more
information and a listing of free concerts throughout July, please
follow this link.&
Whole Foods
Finally.......central
Iowa is getting a Whole Foods Market. My niece introduced me to Whole
Foods while visiting her in Pittsburgh several years ago. Last year,
when I chaperoned a high school band trip, we found and patronized Whole
Foods in downtown Manhattan, NY. Whole Foods emphasizes quality
organic and natural foods, free of artificial ingredients and
hydrogenated fats. They also line up local vendors to help supply their
stores. In addition to selling wonderful, fresh produce, you'll fine
excellent prepared dishes which you can purchase to-go, salad bars laden
with both hot and cold items, pizza and fresh meats and seafood,
supplements, a variety of beverages, snacks and pantry staples and many
other items. The Whole Foods Market will open July 18 and is located at
the corner of 42nd Street and University in West Des Moines (just west
of Best Buy). Watch for me -- I'll be there on opening day purchasing
some of their wonderful baked goods!Peter Recommends Snicker Salad
For the hot month of July, I would like to recommend trying Snicker salad. Instead of eating a large cup of ice cream, try this dessert alternative and save a few calories at the same time. Instead of using whipped cream, I would use low fat cool whip to save on the calories and without any loss of great taste. Apples are also to your liking, but granny smith apples are the ones that my wife and I use.
Ingredients as follows:
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 large apples
4 Snickers candy bars
Directions: In a large bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding and then set in refrigerator to chill while preparing apples and Snickers pieces. On a cutting board, slice apples into ¼ inch chunks, or larger, depending on preference. Repeat for Snickers pieces as well. Once all apples and Snickers are cut and ready, fold in whipped topping first, then apples and Snickers pieces. You can serve immediately, but I would chill it for at least an hour then serve.
Dr. Krohse Recommends Cheating…
Most people striving to lose weight or maintain ideal weight agree that sustainability is the major hurdle. "I can be good for a week, but once I fall off the tracks this train is derailing big time!" In January of 2010 I started the Standard Process Purification Program. I dropped 15 pounds during the 21 day program (learn more about my experience here). During the next 5 weeks after that I dropped another 10 pounds. Since that time I've maintained at least a 25 pound decrease through a 60-80 percent "Paleo" diet (learn more from this book) with a focus veggies and fruit, lean meats, and low glycemic index "stick-to-the-ribs" foods such as eggs, high protein dairy, and healthy fats. This diet has eliminated serious environmental allergies and helped me stay lean enough to be competitive in my running. However life still comes at me with an incredible smorgasbord of temptations trying to derail me from my goals. For that reason, I've spent considerable time considering optimal ways to "cheat" and make my healthy diet sustainable while still enjoying life's culinary pleasures.
Most diets in which people have long-term success have some form of acceptable cheating built into their plan. Farrell's has it's fun day. Tim Ferris' book the Four Hour Body recommends what he calls the Slow Carb Diet. Built into it is one cheat day each week. Even Weight Watchers allows you to "cheat" to some extent as long as you keep it within your points. While these methods of cheating may be good for some, I have found they didn't work for me. Weight Watchers points tracking sounds like too much work, and cheat days tend to turn into cheat weeks. When cheat weeks turn into cheat months I'm in trouble.
Lately I've been having fun experimenting with a different cheat system I came up with. I'll call it the "Cheat Envelope". The concept came to me while listening to Dave Ramsey Show podcasts. For those not familiar with Dave, he's a personal finance guru who "gives the financial advice your grandmother would give, except he keeps his teeth in." His radio shows and podcasts are exceptionally entertaining and educational. Every person should read his book the Total Money Makeover! If a person is having trouble controlling some category of spending in their budget, Dave recommends that they use his envelope system. They take the budgeted CASH for a category such as "dining out" and place it in an envelope. They are only allowed to use that cash for that category. If the envelope is empty on the 15th they don't get to eat out till the next month. The physical act of having to pay with cash helps Dave Ramsey's fans stick to their budgets in a way that wouldn't be possible if they were paying with a debit or credit card.
The same concept can be applied to your cheat foods. Personally, my Cheat Envelope has been stocked with $20 to be spent on ice cream, candy, and fast food eaten when I'm by myself. I don't keep these foods stocked in my home or at the office so I simply keep the envelope in my car. I don't regard social dining as my problem eating so that falls outside the envelope. I've found my Cheat Envelope quite beneficial to help me make better decisions throughout the month (especially during ice cream season).
Give Cheat Envelopes a try and let me know if it works for you!
Calendar
1st Tues each Month – Kid's Day – Children under 13 receive ANY needed services (exams, adjustments, ART) at no charge
2nd Tues each Month – Athletes Day – Athletes any age bring a team picture or action picture and receive 1st day services (exam and any needed X-rays) at no charge
For
the month of June I would have to recommend you try potato gnocchi.
Potato gnocchi is a type of pasta that is dumpling in shape and
typically solid. I had to pleasure of enjoying gnocchi for the first
time at an Italian restaurant in Clearwater, FL. Luckily you do not have
to travel 1200 miles to get a delicious taste of this pasta, because I
found pre-made gnocchi at the grocery store over the weekend. The brand I
would recommend getting is DaVinci. Pre-made gnocchi can be bought
frozen, vacuum sealed, or dehydrated. The DaVinci brand vacuum seals
their product for great freshness, and cooks in under 4 minutes in rapid
boiling water then a quick toss in the sauce of choice. The pasta sauce
that goes great with it, is a traditional basil pesto sauce, I
used the brand Classico from Hy-Vee. The preparation time all together
is under 5 minutes, so this is a great quick and delicious way to enjoy
great Italian cuisine at home! I attached images of the exact products I
use whenever I prepare this meal.
When
I need an ice cream fix, the most decadent treat I reach for is Creme
Brulee by Ben & Jerry's. When I was first introduced to this
flavor, I remember being very skeptical. The couple times I had tried
the caramelized dessert at restaurants I hadn't been overly impressed.
Further, in my opinion ice cream without chocolate is a bit like Forrest
Gump without Jenny or peas without carrots. This flavor lacked that
marvelous combination. My first spoonful made me a believer, and I've
been hooked ever since.
Anyone
who loves (or even likes) running in Iowa should really head to Fitness
Sports, give Steve Bobenhouse a hug, and then buy some shoes. In my
opinion, no other single person has done more for running in Iowa.
Steve and Fitness Sports host the most comprehensive list of Iowa
endurance events, organize races, and provide water stops for Saturday
morning group training runs. Their attitude of “supporting the sport”
is incredible. Steve also takes great pride in staffing his amazing
store with experts! He keeps up to date with the running trends and
carries the latest and greatest advances in running technology.
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