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Dance forms one session of our 6 weeks program
Our last session of the Six Weeks to Health Gain & Weight Loss ends with a zumba session so that the participants can experience the benefits and then join a class of their own in a bid to continue their journey towards optimum health.
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Healthy Granola Bar
Check out this quick energy healthy granola bar filled with the goodness of plant based goodies including natural sweeteners. Store brought ones are loaded with oil, sugar and preservatives. So it's worth investing some time and preparing them at home. And do dance while making them 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw almonds, walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup dates pitted, tightly packed
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (roasted or raw)
- 2 tbsp flax seeds (ground or whole)
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp coconut butter
- 1/4 cup date paste
- 1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
Method
- Toast oats and almonds in the oven at 350 degree F for 13-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
- Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a “dough” like consistency.
- Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl. Add seeds and set aside.
- Warm date paste, coconut butter and peanut or almond butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oats mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. Use a spoon or your hands to thoroughly mix.
- Transfer to an 8×8 dish or any other small pan lined with parchment paper so that they can be taken out easily.
- Cover with parchment paper and press down firmly with something flat, such as a book, to get them really packed tight. This will help them from being crumbly. Chill in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden.
- Remove the slab from the dish and cut neatly into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days.
Food for the mind
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FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP
If you love Facebook, then join us to be supported on your plant based journey. Since 1 January, 2016, we have been offering three possibilities
1. SHARAN India This is SHARAN's main Facebook page which you can like and follow for getting useful daily updates and news from the plant based health world. You will also get news about the latest SHARAN events, see testimonials, and more.
2. SHARAN's Vegan Support Group This is an open support group to know more about vegan/plant-based lifestyle. Here you can ask questions and share inspiring stories, tips, recipes, etc.
3. SHARAN's Plant Powered Health This is the new group only for the past attendees of SHARAN's events: seminars, cooking classes, retreats or longer programs.
All our doctors and presenters will be here to answer your questions and give you tips. If you have attended our events join this group to be a part of our family.
Please like the main SHARAN page and join the group(s) applicable to you.
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Healthy Dancing Anyone?
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Never really connected dance to health right? Well this is something to think about. It's with small steps that we reach our goal, so dance coupled with the whole plant based diet and a positive outlook can be a good way to work towards our well-being. Don’t worry if you have two left feet, just get started and feel the difference.
Here’s how dancing helps you holistically:
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1. Keeps you fit
Dancing can be a great cardio workout. With music and fun steps, you can get a lot more done in a short span of time. Plus, most dances include movement of the entire body.
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2. Increases your flexibility
Dance does away with the stiffness of your body.
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3. Boosts memory
According to studies, dancing may boost your memory and prevent you from developing dementia as you get older.
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4. Makes you happy
Dancing is surely a spirit lifter and helps reduce stress and depression.
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5. Is good for your heart
Did you know according to an Italian study, people with heart failures who took up waltzing improved their heart health?
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6. Improves your balance
With fast movement and good posture, frequent dancing helps you get a better support of your body. In fact, tango as a form of dancing helps ageing adults improve their posture and balance.
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7. Increases energy
Feeling lazy? Dance surely does the trick to surge your energy levels.
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8. Builds your confidence
Dancing, whether done alone, with a partner or in a group, makes you feel light and easy, and boosts your self-confidence.
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9. Improves sleep
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A good dance workout assures a night of sound sleep.
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10. Makes you feel young
The proof is in the pudding, experience it to believe it!
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