Siouxland Magazine - Volume 2 Issue 2

Revision
By Hali Benson
How are you doing with the intentions you set for
this new year? Without judgement, begin to ponder
that as we break down how we can continue to make wise,
healthy decisions.
There will be days when you feel unmotivated, lazy, angry,
sad, etc. But, if you are consistent with yourself choosing
to follow through on the things you say you will you’ll 80%
of the time feel better that you accomplished something
versus not. If your goal this year was to eat more
vegetables, for instance, have you prepared your meals
to include more vegetables? How about finding time to
prep your meals, include the family while coming up with
a menu for your week!
Get yourself inspired to begin this next
month with a few more tips to keep the goals
moving in the right direction.
Reflect and redirect: Reflect on what it is you are
desiring for 2020, how is it going so far? Are there new
steps you can take to open the path and give your mind
and body the preparation needed to get going? Think
about your goal and begin to work backwards from there
in order to really achieve those goals.
Action: This requires your full commitment, because
when we commit to something it tells our bodies there is no
other way, we simply must do. So configuring those steps
and putting one foot in front of the other. Community with
action will really get the ball rolling - find an accountability
partner, let them know your plans and tell them to keep
you accountable for what you say you will do.
Revise: Every week or every other week return to your
steps, make adjustments based on what works and what
doesn’t. If your plan is to eat more meals together as a
family take note of when everyone is home and when you
are in a pinch have meals ready for the nights that are
hectic.
Don’t miss the opportunity to become your best self this
year, look at your life and see how you can make small
improvements for you and this world. It can be little things
like reducing your waste, buying more fresh foods, eating
more meals at home, trying one new food every week.
Have fun with it and try making this delicious recipe ASAP!
Hali Benson is a Certified Holistic Nutrition and Wellness
Practitioner working with Evolve Yoga and Wellness Center
helping clients heal through nutrition, yoga and spirituality.
You can find her under the name Blossom Services
at https://blossom-services.webflow.io/
Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients:
1c quinoa
1/1 cup veggie broth/water
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
2 medium carrots (I used colorful carrots)
1/4 head of broccoli, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
Directions:
In one pot bring 2 cups of veggie broth/
water to boil. Add quinoa. Cook 10 min
covered on medium heat. Remove from
heat and keep covered for another 10-15
minutes.
On low-medium heat add 4 tbsp veggie
broth to the pan and add roughly chopped
onion, garlic, carrots, broccoli and sauté for
5 minutes. Then, add green peas and stir
for another 2-3 minutes.
For sesame sauce:
1/3c coconut aminos
2tsp ACV
2tbsp EVOO
.5tbsp Sesame Oil
4 small dates (or 3 large)
Place water in a mug, microwave for 2
minutes so water is hot, add dates. Soak
dates in very hot water for 5 minutes.
Remove dates and combine with all
remaining ingredients in a blender or food
processor. Process until dates are finely
ground and dressing is a creamy texture.
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Photo credit Hali Benson.