Integrated Energy Therapy® for Your Pet-

​A Healing Modality
 
Nancy Ann Cohen has a very special Healing Practice at Feeding The Body Feeding The Soul. Nancy is a trained Integrated Energy Therapy Master and Reiki Master of 16 years. She offers these healing modalities to people and pets. These gentle, soothing practices can offer both pets and their owner’s relief and release from stress and other issues.
In the practice of offering IET® to animals, it is a wonderful way to offer your pet de-stressing and release from emotions that create behaviors that concern many owners. Pets love the energy they receive in an IET Session with Nancy. Most treatments are 30 minutes to one hour in length.
Cats,dogs and horses readily accept energy and allow the healer to place his/her hand on them freely.  IET® can also be sent to animals through distant  healing if they are skittish or confused by a healer's touch.
Ways in which IET® session can help your pet:

• It accelerates the healing of physical injuries.
• It promotes peace and calmness.
• It treats trauma from accidents or surgery, nervousness and fear.
• It reduces stress and suffering.
• It helps promote bonding between animals and pet owners.
• It treats behavioral problems, chewing, biting, excessive barking, and so on.
• It offers a comforting transitional energy when it is time for your pet  to depart from this world.

 
Consider booking a gentle and loving IET® Session today with Nancy. You can contact her at 904-687-0720 or check for more information on her website at www.feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul.com .
 

 

Summer Produce

Summer is one of my favorite times of year. The days are longer, the schedules seem lighter, and the options for summer produce is great and abundant. In Northern Florida we are so fortunate to be surrounded by Farms that grow fruits and vegetables, Food Co-ops, Outdoor Markets, Roadside Stands and our own favorite grocery purveyors. Local produce is everywhere and full of delicious opportunities to purchase and eat.
From the Nutrition perspective- there are so many reasons to eat fruits and vegetables. First of all, your mother told you so- which stands out as a great beginning. What did she know that you need to remember?  While fruits and vegetables do not provide every single nutrient you need- they certainly hit the mark on many great nutrition values that protect us while tasting delicious at the same time. These include, fiber, water, vitamins, minerals and pure mouth watering delight.
According to the American Cancer Society a diet rich in 9-11 servings of fruits and vegetables has the potential to reduce Cancer risk.  It is best to eat fruits in a variety of colors, because the colors themselves have Cancer protective benefits. These different colors are eye appealing and full of Nutrients called phytochemicals. Chemicals from plants that are good for you.
Phytochemicals in Foods and Possible Health Benefits

Some of the names include: Isoflavones (genistin, daidzein), types of flavonoids;
Anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid; Proanthocyanidins, a type of flavonoid; resveratrol
Sulfides, thiols, Carotenoids, such as lycopene, and beta-carotene;Isothiocyanates (sulforaphane) and Catechins, epicatechins, types of flavonoids

These beautiful compounds are found in our favorite fruits and vegetables and products made from them including: Soybeans, soy milk, tofu, strawberries, red wine, blueberries,
Red wine, grape juice, grape extracts, cocoa, peanuts, garlic, onions, leeks, olives, scallions
carrots, tomatoes and tomato products, cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale, horseradish, green and black tea, cocoa.

Don't let the sounds of their names fool you- they assist in protecting you against disease by
Reduction in blood pressure and increased blood vessel dilation,induction of cancer cell death, improved insulin sensitivity, neuroprotective effects,nhibition of LDL oxidation and inflammation,decreased LDL cholesterol, anticancer effects,neutralization of free radicals that cause cell damage, neutralization of free radicals that cause cell damage and protection against some types of cancer, and vasodilation, improved blood flow to the brain, improved insulin sensitivity.
According to the DASH® Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a dietary pattern promoted by the U.S.-based National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) a diet rich in healthfully prepared fruits and vegetables can be part of a Heart Healthy approach to lower blood pressure. There guidelines include 4-5 servings of fruits and
4-5 servings of vegetables. This food plan assists adults to lower hypertension while eating healthful delicious foods.
So how do we up our fruits and veggies and maintain our healthy wonderful bodies at the same time?
You can eat your produce plain, in a salad, as a snack, add it to an entrée, make it the main course, cook it for dessert, add it to a smoothie, drink it, stew it and the list goes on and on.
My favorite summer fruits are the ones you can pick and eat after rinsing. We are so lucky to have all sorts of beautiful berries, melons, citrus and fruit trees in our region. What a great opportunity to eat a fresh local peach or a big bowl of berries. Yum!  You can add yogurt or another low fat topping and enjoy yourself a fruit parfait made of nature’s goodness. You can even grill your fruit and add it to your favorite summer meals.
As for eating our veggies- this is the best news yet. When we add or increase our intake of vegetables at our meals, we decrease the ratio of fat and cholesterol to fiber and add so many nutritious benefits. We have abundant opportunities to add those colors to our plate in the form of tomatoes, peppers, green beans, eggplant, all of the squashes and even our delicious starchy vegetables grown near by- the potato- which also comes in rich colors). Did you know that neighboring Palatka is the Potato capital of Florida?
So eat your fruits and veggies! Put a smile on your face and a virtual smile in your body. Protect your health, eat light, eat in colors and know you are on the right path for a healthy and delicious summer.

Nancy Cohen RDN LDN
Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Feeding The Body Feeding The Soul LLC  St Augustine
Serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Northern Florida.
904-687-0720
www.feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul.com
feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul@gmail.com

HI Everyone,

I hope this finds you well. I am super excited to be teaching the Universal Rays Training Program here in St. Augustine.

This high level healing course comes all the way from Australia from my friend and teacher InEasa Mabu Ishtar. WE have been offering it since 2013 in private sessions and now since 2015 we are training practitioners around the world. This will be our 5th training here in Florida.

The Universal Rays Training Program is a four day course with four attunements, training, a manual and extensive class time and practice with Nancy.  Nancy is one of only three teachers of the Universal Rays in the United States and the only teacher in Florida.


For questions or to register for the upcoming course August 8,9,10 and 11 in St. Augustine contact Nancy at:
feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul@gmail.com
or
904-687-0720

Nancy Cohen
Spiritual Minister
Reiki Master, Integrated Energy Therapy Master Teacher
Universal Rays Practitioner/Teacher
​

Hi Everyone,


I hope this finds you well. I am in the kitchen today, taste testing recipes for some local Summer Cooking Classes. If you are in St. Augustine they will be at WGV and Palencia. If you cannot make those, I hope you are able to serve up some delicious ideas for Father's Day and the warmer days of June.  Look for my cold soup recipe below.

 I am also enclosing the link to the June newsletter- in case it didn't make it into your email box. There are some great classes, offerings, and codes you can use for booking- find it heremailchi.mp/8b911eb05a09/find-magic-and-wellness-at-feeding-the-body-feeding-the-soul-3447109?e=f02de765bc

​This is such a wonderful time to honor our Father's and the men who went before us. It is also a special time to honor Men's Health month with a healthy Nutrition Tune up for your guys or yourself. We all work together in this world as a team.

We offer gift certificates on the Store Page if you would like to buy yourself or someone else a gift of a Nutrition, Healing or Mediumship Session- check here Holiday Gift Certificate For Services Session for Reiki, Nutrition, IET, UR Healing, Intuitive ReadingHoliday Gift Certificate For Services Session for Reiki, Nutrition, IET, UR Healing, Intuitive Reading

​I must get back into the kitchen to test recipes three and four- here is the delicious soup recipe for you today. I just made a batch and it was two thumbs up.

Yellow or Red Tomato Gazpacho
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups chopped seed peeled cucumber
1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 cup coarsely chopped yellow bell pepper (or other color)
6 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
 ¼ teaspoon freshly Ground black pepper
2 pounds chopped seeded peeled yellow or red tomato (about 6 large)
1 garlic clove minced
 
Directions:
To prepare Gazpacho, combine first 9 ingredients. Place 1/3 of vegetable mixture
Process until smooth. Pour pureed vegetable mixture into a large bowl.
Proceed with remaining mixture. Cover and chill.
Serve in a glass or mug with a crouton, a few pieces of quartered chopped tomato or chopped cucumber
Enjoy!
Calories 75 kcal, 1 gram or less from fat Protein- 2.4 grams, carbohydrate 10 gram Sodium- 175 mgs
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Have a blessed day,

​Nancy
Nutritionist, Intuitive, Healer, Teacher

Hi everyone-
I love to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.Some times of the year it isn't always easy- so I rely on fresh frozen options instead. If possible, buy organic.
Fruits and vegetables have so much nutrition, taste and texture.
For those of you who are trying to up your intake, here are some tips for you!

20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables- 
(adapted from the Academy of Nutrition )
Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate fruits and vegetables. It’s also a great way to add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. All this is packed in fruits and vegetables that are low in calories and fat.
 Make 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables your daily goal.
 Try the following tips to enjoy more fruits and vegetables every day.
1.    Variety abounds when using vegetables as pizza topping. Try broccoli, spinach, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchini.
2. Mix up a breakfast smoothie made with low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana.
3. Make a veggie wrap with roasted vegetables and low-fat cheese rolled in a whole-wheat tortilla.
 4. Try crunchy vegetables instead of chips with your favorite low-fat salad dressing  for dipping.
5. Grill colorful vegetable kabobs packed with tomatoes, green and red peppers, mushrooms and onions.
 6. Add color to salads with baby carrots, grape tomatoes, spinach leaves or mandarin oranges.
 7. Keep cut vegetables handy for mid-afternoon snacks, side dishes, lunch box additions or a quick nibble while waiting for dinner.   Ready-to-eat favorites: red, green or yellow peppers, broccoli or cauliflower florets, carrots, celery sticks, cucumbers, snap peas or whole radishes.
8. Place colorful fruit where everyone can easily grab something for a snack-on-the run. Keep a bowl of fresh, just ripe whole fruit in the center of your kitchen or  dining table.
9. Get saucy with fruit. Puree apples, berries, peaches or pears in a blender for a thick, sweet sauce on grilled or broiled seafood or poultry, or on pancakes, French toast  or waffles.
10. Stuff an omelet with vegetables. Turn any omelet into a hearty meal with broccoli, squash, carrots, peppers, tomatoes or onions with low-fat sharp cheddar cheese.
11. “Sandwich” in fruits and vegetables. Add pizzazz to sandwiches with sliced pineapple, apple, peppers, cucumber and tomato as fillings.
12. Wake up to fruit. Make a habit of adding fruit to your morning oatmeal, ready-to-eat cereal, yogurt or toaster waffle.
13. Top a baked potato with beans and salsa or broccoli and low-fat cheese.
14. Microwave a cup of vegetable soup as a snack or with a sandwich for lunch.
15. Add grated, shredded or chopped vegetables such as zucchini, spinach and carrots to lasagna, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, pasta sauce and rice dishes.
16. Make fruit your dessert: Slice a banana lengthwise and top with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of chopped nuts.
17. Stock your freezer with frozen vegetables to steam or stir-fry for a quick side dish.
18. Make your main dish a salad of dark, leafy greens and other colorful vegetables. Add chickpeas or edamame (fresh soybeans).  Top with low-fat dressing.
 19. Fruit on the grill: Make kabobs with pineapple, peaches and banana. Grill on low heat until fruit is hot and slightly golden.
20. Dip: Whole wheat pita wedges in hummus, baked tortilla chips in salsa, strawberries or apple slices in low-fat yogurt, or graham crackers in applesauce.
 
Nancy Cohen RDN LDN
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
St. Johns County
​Saint Augustine, Jacksonville and Nationwide
www.feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul.com
904-687-0720

Nutrition Focus and You
Nancy Cohen RDN LDN
www.feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul.com

Do you ever feel like you can’t remember everything you need to do? Can’t remember someone’s name? You feel fatigued and not sure you are firing on all cylinders? Do you think you just do not feel as well as you used to?
There are new schools of thought today on eating well for focus. Many experts suggest to adults and children alike that eating a diet high in protein with healthy low glycemic carbohydrates will improve mental clarity and focus throughout the day. A drop off in blood sugar which can result  from  eating a high carbohydrate diet may cause irritability and loss of concentration leading to quick pick me ups that give us that “lift” we need. “Pick me ups” may include coffee, cereal bars, cookies, candy or fruits as a snack. While this is a quick solution to this feeling of dragginess- it actually perpetuates the fatigue cycle.
In addition to consuming quick treats full of simple sugars, caffeine, food additives and chemicals, we also have the concern of continually consuming foods that cause inflammation. Chronic inflammation in the body can lead to symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, brain fog, poor concentration, joint pain, and digestive issues to name a few. These low levels of inflammation contribute to chronic disease therefore it is important to address for overall health and well being. You could  take every single food out of your diet and then reintroducing them one at a time to discover which food is the “culprit”- but in this fast paced world full of activities all day and evening long who has time for this?
Food sensitivities differ from a food allergy and a good way to remember the difference is that a food allergy only affects less than 5% of the population and causes a reaction within 4 hours of consumption. A food sensitivity is a chronic activation of the immune system leading to non-immediate and non-life threatening symptoms.
Without eliminating EVERYTHING from your diet and adding them back one by one, there is a simple blood test you could take . The ALCAT test will individualize your diet based on your food sensitivities. To learn more contact Nancy Cohen, RDN, LDN today. info@feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul.com or 904-687-0720

EATING TIPS FOR MORE ENERGY AND FOCUS:
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Go Organic when possible- eliminate as many chemicals from your diet as possible.
Eat 5-6 times per day. Ensure you eat a protein source with each meal to balance blood sugars. Protein foods include: nuts, dairy,meats, poultry, eggs, protein bars or other drinks.
Eat plenty of colorful vegetables
Limit caffeine- replace caffeine with water and drink  at least 8- 8 oz glasses per day.

April Come She Will

Hi Everyone,It is so nice to connect with you again. I love the music of Simon and Garfunkel. This song, "April Come She Will" is  one written by them. I hope this is a favorite song of  of yours too. To me, it brings thoughts of Spring warmth, hope and memories of happy times.  I am excited to share  this next months happenings at Feeding The Body Feeding the Soul. We have just rolled out our  updated website.  In this month's issue, we will speak about our many Spring options....

The Class calendar is full of wonderful courses you can take here  in St. Augustine, Florida. Some courses are available online as well. See classes here

Our Nutrition and Healing work  is available anywhere we can connect by computer or phone-  no place is too far away. 

Nancy offers sessions in Usui Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy and Universal Rays Healing.  These  can be offered in person and online to provide clarity, stress management relief and a boost to overall wellness. She also offers Intuitive Sessions for Individuals. She offers Group Readings as well.

We  continue to offer our Nutrition Counseling Services plus all of the incredible testing and products that you have come to love. We continue to offer Designs For Health Products, Young Living,  Emerson Ecologics. We are happy to guide you in all of your Nutrition and Health needs? Check out our Health and Wellness Products here.

Nancy is also a gifted Intuitive and offers Private Readings and Group Readings. She  offers Intuitive/Mediumship Sessions for Individuals.  Check the website for details.

As April begins, we invite you to get in touch with feeding your body and your soul; that's the true source of health. Whether a class or a private session, we can help wherever you are, when you are ready...sound interesting? As a way to open yourself to the new we are offering a 10% off sessions (perhaps try something new like IET or Universal Rays?) between now and April 21st. Use code Spring Ahead on the booking calendar here. These discounts can not be applied to  nutritional tests- but can be added to nutrition counseling portion of the process.
 
Thank you for sharing your heart and soul with me - I feel honored and blessed to work with you.

Nancy
Nancy Cohen,RDN
Nutritionist, IET Master Teacher, Usui Reiki Master, Universal Rays Healer, Intuitive
www.feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul.com
904-687-0720

Put A Spring in Your Step with Integrative, Functional Nutrition and Energy Work  at Feeding The Body Feeding The Soul

Hello Everyone!

With Spring Around The Corner it is a wonderful time to renew your health and wellness with Integrated Nutrition Techniques and Energy Balancing Sessions
At Feeding The Body Feeding The Soul we are always on the cutting edge of Nutrition Approaches to help you look and feel your best. Whether it be through unique nutrition counseling to improve your focus and clarity, food sensitivity testing for missing nutrients in your diet or new nutritional products that make you feel that spring in your step again. At Feeding the Body Feeding the Soul, we encourage restorative behavior in all its forms. Check out our Enlightening Sessions and  Classes, in Universal Rays, Integrated Energy Therapy and  Usui Reiki. 

Don't forget that we also offer Pet Integrated Energy Therapy sessions for you beloved family pets. Assist your beloved animals to "get the issues out of their tissues" too!( My beloved dogs, Swagger and Dinah love getting their IET sessions)

​Are you ready to open yourself to what Spring can offer to you? 

The Class calendar is full of wonderful courses you can take here  in St. Augustine, Florida. Some courses are available online as well. Our next section of the Path of Light is starting in just three weeks This magnificent course can be taken from the comfort of your home globally!

Our Nutrition and Healing work  is available anywhere we can connect by computer or phone-  no place is too far away. 
We  continue to offer our Nutrition Counseling Services plus all of the incredible testing and products that you have come to love.

So many of our clients are thrilled with their results. Terri W. claims " I thought I would never feel this good again. The inflammation in my joints and in my skin is virtually gone. I feel lighter and better than I have in years." 

Remember that Nancy works with adults, children and teens. Nancy offers Nutrition education locally and nationwide. Check the calendar to see the classes in Integrated Energy Therapy (IET), Reiki, and Universal Rays Levels 1,2 and now 3 offered this Spring.

Are you aware that we offer Designs For Health Products, Young Living,  Emerson Ecologics. We are happy to guide you in all of your Nutrition and Health needs? Check out our Health and Wellness Products here.

Nancy is also a gifted Intuitive and offers Private Readings and Group Readings. Check the website for details.

As Spring begins, we invite you to get in touch with feeding your body and your soul; that's the true source of health. Whether a class or a private session, we can help wherever you are, when you are ready...sound interesting? As a way to open yourself to the new we are offering a 10% off sessions (perhaps try something new like IET or Universal Rays?) between now and April 21st. Use code Spring Ahead on the booking calendar here. These discounts can not be applied to  nutritional tests- but can be added to nutrition counseling portion of the process.

Let's get in touch and reignite your spark. Here's to a wonderful Spring!

Nancy

Nancy Cohen, RDN, LDN
Feeding the Body Feeding the Soul
St. Augustine, Florida
Florida, Colorado and Worldwide

• Nutritionist and Dietitian
• IET Master Teacher
• Usui Reiki Master
• Universal Rays Healer/Teacher
• Intuitive Mediumship

Creating Your Vision and Map for Success 

 What is a Wellness Map and Wellness Vision?
​
• A Wellness Map is the tool that contains both the destination (wellness vision) and the route (weekly goals). We use this tool to give us direction and help us stay on course when we are changing our lifestyle behaviors and losing weight.
• A wellness vision is a general statement about what you want in the longer term with respect to your health and well-being. 
 • A wellness vision is a general statement about what you want in the longer term (1, 2 or 5 years) with respect to your health and well-being. 
• Wellness is much more than the absence of disease.  It can relate to your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
• Mastery of your health and wellness doesn’t happen naturally. We need to plan and take action to improve and maintain our health.
• To function and think well so that I can enjoy life. I want to go places and do things with a feeling of energy and wellness. I want to be active so that I can be involved in more community events. • To establish healthy eating habits and regular physical activity habits so that I can be a good role model for my children.
 • I want to take charge of my health so that my blood pressure and blood sugar are within a healthy range so that I can get off some of my prescription medications. • I want to lose 30 pounds, so my diabetes doesn’t worsen and progress to the complications like many of my family members. I also want to play with my grandchildren.

Develop Your Wellness Vision: Take a moment and write down Your Wellness Vision. What do you want out of your life in terms of health and wellness? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

To work with a Wellness Professional to support your health and Nutrition  contact Nancy Cohen RDN LDN today.

Nancy Cohen RDN LDN
www.feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul.com
​904-687-0720