Gratitude – SURVIVAL kit check list

September 17, 2012 by 4 Comments

Happy MORSELICIOUS MONDAY!

Have you thought about what will you do/pack in case of an emergency?

 

Talk about GRATITUDE in its PUREST form.

For those of you not living in Southern California, here is an article about our

most recent and too close to home fires.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/14/fire-getty-center-sepulveda-pass-405-freeway_n_1885789.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

It was over 100 degrees here in Los Angeles and the stifled air smoldered with suffocating smoke. The Los Angeles Fire Department closed off part of our street to allow the countless fire trucks to station here, less than ¼ mile from us.

Doug rushed home from work and had to park about 3/4 miles away and walk up the hill with bags in tow.

Cars stopped. Neighbors evacuated, helicopters and

super scoopers soared overhead.

The news stations announced voluntary evacuations and encouraged residents to stand by, in case it increased to mandatory.

My heart and head sinking and swimming, as I wondered

what to do? What to pack?

Immediately, I called my elderly neighbors to make sure they were safe. Their daughter and her husband had already evacuated them. CHECK!

Our friends offered us places to stay.

More neighbors packed up, advising me to do the same.

My head kept reeling back to the note I had written on my TO DO LIST

for the past 2 weeks, that I had YET to check off:

 

****      update photos and documents for insurance/disaster kit

It was too late now. So I had to figure out what was ABSOLUTELY necessary and what was SENTIMENTALLY irreplaceable.

My parents saw the fires on the news 6 hours away from here. Thankfully, Mom had her DISASTER LIST ready to share with me and walked me through what to pack, just in case.

For someone who’s always been extra prepared, this too close –for- comfort-near emergency was a giant WAKE-UP call!

Once the super scoopers did their job dropping  nearby ocean water over the flames, we learned the fires were becoming contained and we would NOT need to evacuate. We All breathed a smoky sigh of relief.

Timing is perfect: September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, sponsored  by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready campaign to increase public awareness of emergency preparedness, urges four basic steps:

, be informed and get involved.”-National Safety

My list and kit are now up to date and I wanted to share with you, God forbid you’ll ever need it.

Please share with your loved ones and feel free to add anything (s) I left out.  Please post your additions so the rest of us can add to our list’s. NOTE: I don’t have pets or children, so I know there are PLENTY of items to add for people with either or both.

THANK GOD, everyone is OK!

I am FILLED with GRATITUDE!

 

 

Check on your elderly neighbors

Children, pets, people with disabilities.

 Mo’s list:

(best to keep a bag under your bed or somewhere you’ll have easy access to grab I.C.E. – in case of emergency)

First aid kit:

Water

Tweezers

Hand sanitizer

Pocket knife

Matches

Pencil

Can opener

Notebook

Pens

Bandages

Adhesive tape

Band aids

Neosporin

Aspirin/ibuprofen

Sunscreen

Safety pins

Antiseptic

Baby wipes

Emergency blanket

Flashlight

Batteries

Dust mask/washcloth

Hand crank or battery operated radio

Cell phone with charger

Cash

Clothing for a few days/nights

Toiletry bag:

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Soap

Lotion

Contact solution (if necessary)

Ziploc bags

Eyeglasses

Sunglasses

Flash light

Walking shoes

Socks

Gloves

Jacket

Hat

Prescription medications

List of allergies

Vitamins

DOCUMENTS

 (NOTE: great idea-photo copy all of these & keep in ziploc bag in your kit) Keep originals in a safe deposit box

Family records:

Birth certificate

Marriage certificate

Death certificate of family members

Will & Trust

Insurance policies

Mortgage papers

House title

Car title

Passport

Social security card

Immunization records

List of bank accounts, credit cards

List of emergency  contact numbers

Laptop with portable hard drive, charger and USB cables

Camera with cable

Photo albums (irreplaceable sentimental value)

Book (s)

FOOD (for a few days)

Water

Reusable water bottles (wide mouthed bottles also good to shake up protein drinks and soups)

Non-perishables

Nuts

Nut butters

Easy to open canned goods

Jerky

Protein-food bars

Crackers/rice cakes

Cereal packages

Oatmeal packages

Protein powder packages

Dehydrated packaged foods

And for those of you who’d rather purchase a disaster kit, here are a couple great sites:

http://www.redcrossstore.org/shopper/prodlist.aspx?locationid=1

Monies from the sales will help benefit Canyon School Hollywood when purchased through a Canyon School Parent (me - nutrisavvy@att.net).

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/20937325/141144105/name/Care%20to%20Prepare%20Fundraiser%20Product%20Page%2Epdf

 

Please LIKE Mac-n-Mo’s on Facebook

and visit my new health coaching site, The Morselist 

Have a MORSELICIOUSLY THANKFUL MONDAY!
 

 

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Nutso-Sweet Friday- Earth Day & Reducing sodium

April 20, 2012 by 4 Comments
Happy NUTSO-SWEET Friday!
Any fun and flexible Friday or weekend plans?
How are you celebrating EARTH DAY?
Although, we celebrate Earth every day, don’t we?  :)
FACT:  An acre of trees absorbs enough carbon dioxide per year to match the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by a car driven 26.000 miles. (National Tree Trust)
So many fun things to enjoy this weekend. If you live near Ventura, CA,
please stop by Lassen’s Natural Foods and say “HI.” Mac-n-Mo’s will be
passing out morsel samples..
and in that FUN vein, here’s a guest post I wrote that FOODUCIARY published today:
Please share  how you celebrate and honor EARTH!
And, how are your DEFEAT DIABETES ideas coming along?
Keep sending to me for our contest. 1 week left!
Thanks to all of you for your NUTSO-SWEET questions and of course, to
Nutri-Savvy’s Lauren O’Connor, my amazing R.D. partner!
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Q: How concerned should I be about the sodium in my diet? I’m in my 30′s and in general good health.
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A: High sodium intake can increase the risk for high blood pressure (HBP) in all individuals, especially as we age. Did you know 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure. Although risks may be increased due to ethnicity and age factors, it is never too early to start working on prevention. (Black Americans are at increased risk as are middle aged individuals.) The condition on its own has no symptoms, however, abnormal high blood pressure through the arteries can be taxing on the blood vessels, heart and kidneys. This leads to increased risk for cardiovascular disease and other co-morbidities. It’s a good thing HBP can be controlled with diet and lowering sodium intake (along with a healthful diet) can help decrease risk.
Early prevention includes finding ways to cut the sodium and implementing a healthy lifestyle eating plan to include plenty of whole foods: fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains and lean proteins. And favoring whole foods over highly processed, which often contain more sodium than one is aware. That is because sodium is used to preserve, add in flavor and portion sizes may be deceiving. So always read the labels – one portion can be smaller than you think.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests a daily sodium range between 1500 and 2300, the lower limits depending on age, disease status (diabetes, obesity), and other risk factors.  Studies do show that a diet closer to 1500 may actually be more preventative against stroke and heart disease.
Sadly, it is far to easy to exceed 2300mg / day (fast foods, oversize restaurant portions of highly salted foods). And Americans in general do tend to overdue portion sizes which will increase your daily sodium totals.
So whatever your age, ethnicity, health status, it is never too early to be conscious of your sodium intake. Besides habits are easier to build upon than to break.
Here are some tips for de-salting your diet:
  • Read your labels, but don’t go nuts: Instead opt for more natural foods (think anything that grows from the ground and served in its most natural form) since they contain less sodium, but still pack in flavor. Brown rice can have a nice, nutty flavor. Oats add in a slight sweetness. Once you become more sensitive to plant foods, you’ll realize how much flavor a fresh, quality (unadulterated) fruit, vegetable, nut or legume can actually have on its own.
  • Wean off highly processed foods, these can likely add more sodium to your diet; low sodium is best, but you are better off discovering the flavors and textures of natural foods (without worrying about all those additives). And besides it may be hard to stick to one small portion.
  • Banish the salt shaker: You can add flavor with the juice of lemon and a combination of natural herbs/spices
  • http://mo-themorselist.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/
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Morselicious Monday & Meatless Loaf

October 3, 2011 by 6 Comments

Happy MORSELICIOUS MONDAY!

EXCITING NEWS!
Cooler weather in So Cal allows me to ship MORSELS

Monday and Tuesday, so please get your orders in ASAP.

Who knows how long this gorgeous weather will last!

I’m soooooo THRILLED!

Click here for SHOPPING CART: http://shop.macnmos.com/main.sc

What did you do over the weekend?

I did 2 demos for Mac-n-Mo’s

at Mother’s Markets in Costa Mesa and
Laguna Woods and then Doug and I

went to the kitchen in Pasadena to bake Morselicious Treats!!

Lots O’ Morselin’! (sounds like a Holiday Song!)

“Here we go a Morselin among the nuts and seeds.

Here we go a baking so  yummy and so clean.

Love and joy come to you

and to you, good morsels, too…”

you get the tune! :)

I must share that the entire Laguna Woods Store was

serenaded by a woman in her 80′s during my demo.

At first, it was jarring. Then became a bit humorous,

moving towards the verge of unsettling.

She made her way through

the ENTIRE store singing from the depths of her soul

and one can’t deny, she had PIPES!

I could teach her My MORSELING Song!

Or NOT! :)

If you have not done so, please visit & “LIKE”
Mo the MORSELIST’s new page on Facebook.

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mo-the-Morselist/218015624925651

Today I’ve created an extra MORSELICIOUS MEATLESS Recipe:

My sister has asked that I be more specific with

amounts.  She said and I quote,

“Not everyone can eyeball amounts or guesstimate…

most of us need numbers! Thank you, very much, SISTOR!”

So, in honor of my sisTOR, here are more specific

amounts!  :)

Mo’s MEAT-less Loaf, but fyi,

it doesn’t hold its shape too well, however,

it’s LOADED with flavor and nutrition and you can

shape into Meatless Balls (sounds kinda funny, huh?)

just add a tad more oil & quinoa to hold a firmer shape.

Oh, hush… :)

INGREDIENTS:

1 Eggplant -diced/cubed/whatever

1-2 Zucchini

1 C Mushrooms

1 clove garlic-diced

2 Green Onion

2 TBSP Chia Seeds
2 TBSP Flax Meal
1/2 C Water
splash of Coconut Milk
1 tsp Oregano
2 TBSP Basil
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Black Pepper (to taste)
1/2 C Chopped Parsley
1/2 C Peas
1-2 Tbsp. Hemp Seeds (Toasted)
1/2 C Quinoa

Add  Garlic and Green Onion to Coconut Oil in Saute Pan

Cook on Low Heat til veggies Al Dente

Cook Quinoa after rinsing separately
on Low Heat for 20 minutes.
Add Chia, Flax and Hemp Protein Powder to Water and mix into a paste.
Add to Al Dente Veggies.
Add Quinoa and  Toasted Hemp Seeds .
Pour all ingredients into a Loaf Pan or shape into Balls.
Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes.

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  Serve as you would Meat Loaf or over a bed of Spinach, Kale, Lettuce,

you name it.  Add a dollop of Cashew Cream! Mmm!  Freezes well!

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