Energize Your Life : Release Your Natural Energy

by Rowley, Nic; Hartvig, Kirsten; Mitchell, Emma; Livingstone, Alistair

• ISBN13: 9780007640614
• ISBN10: 0007640617
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

A one-stop energy bible offers advice on increasing everyday energy levels for maximum zest and vitality. 300 color photos. 60 recipes.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(4)
SECTION ONE: ENERGY FOODS AND JUICES	12	(126)
The healthy way	14	(24)
Natural health awareness	16	(2)
Body power	18	(2)
Brain power	20	(2)
Energy burn	22	(2)
Nature's best	24	(2)
The inner sea	26	(2)
Pure and simple	28	(2)
Natural cure	30	(4)
Clear as crystal	34	(2)
24-hour detox	36	(2)
Foods for life	38	(14)
Fruit and vegetables	40	(2)
Raw energy	42	(2)
Cereal grains	44	(2)
Peas, beans and lentils	46	(2)
Pasta	48	(2)
Breads	50	(2)
Liquid energy	52	(18)
Fresh juices	54	(6)
Teas and tisanes	60	(2)
Smoothies and shakes	62	(2)
Cocktails	64	(2)
Cordials	66	(2)
Root drinks	68	(2)
Energy recipes	70	(68)
Zesty breakfasts	72	(1)
Muesli with fruit and nuts	73	(1)
Belgian oatmeal	73	(1)
Filled pancakes	74	(1)
Fresh fruit salad	75	(1)
Launch the day	76	(1)
Sunrise	76	(1)
Aurore	76	(2)
Orchard dawn	78	(1)
Morning glory	78	(2)
Power lunches	80	(1)
Penne pesto with Italian salad	80	(2)
Baba ganoush with three-root salad	82	(1)
Tabouleh Orientale with Korean cucumber	83	(1)
Amanida Catalana	84	(1)
Soupe au pistou	84	(1)
Gazpacho de Campo	85	(1)
Crunchy Spanish salad with hot sesame sauce	86	(1)
Alligator sandwiches with red coleslaw	87	(1)
Sunflower pate with tropicana salad	88	(2)
Spicy garbanzo beans	90	(1)
Potato and broccoli with watercress salad	91	(1)
Pick-me-ups	92	(1)
Strawberry shake	92	(1)
Tropical shake	92	(2)
Bananarama	94	(1)
Apricot lassi	94	(2)
Peach pleaser	96	(1)
Ace	96	(3)
Ruby reviver	99	(1)
Strawberry and banana smoothie	99	(1)
Quick-fix snacks	100	(1)
Crispy lettuce rolls with almond dressing	100	(1)
Greek olive and lime pate	101	(1)
Pistachio and raisin halva	102	(1)
Mint and raisin spread	102	(2)
Happy hour	104	(1)
Glamorgan glee	104	(1)
Starburst	104	(2)
Apple fizz	106	(1)
Lemon spring	106	(2)
Elderflower ``champagne''	108	(2)
Aperitifs	110	(1)
G & T	110	(1)
Melon magic	110	(1)
Tim's toms	110	(3)
Sustaining dinners	112	(1)
Ratatouille with polenta cakes	113	(1)
Carrot and almond jacket potatoes with herb salad	114	(2)
Aloo gobi	116	(1)
Vegetable crumble	116	(1)
Asparagus bean curd and mushrooms	117	(1)
Spinach parcels with onion sauce	118	(2)
Sweet potato and hiziki	120	(1)
Nettle and lasagne bake	121	(1)
Stiffed mushrooms with spiced peaches	122	(2)
Digestives	124	(1)
Dandelion coffee	124	(1)
Anisette	124	(2)
Sweet fennel	126	(2)
Nightcaps	128	(1)
Sleepy time	128	(1)
Hat cinnamon	128	(2)
Health on the windowsill	130	(1)
Thyme	130	(1)
Mint	130	(2)
Immune boosters	132	(1)
Vital force	132	(1)
Deep heat	132	(2)
A plus	134	(1)
High C	134	(4)
Four seasons	136	(2)
SECTION TWO: ENERGY EXERCISES	138	(106)
Energy balance	140	(36)
Chinese wisdom	142	(2)
Rivers of energy	144	(2)
Unblocking the meridians	146	(2)
Qigong	148	(2)
Achieving and maintaining balance	150	(2)
Strengthening the energy flow	152	(2)
Visualizing energy	154	(2)
Fight or flight	156	(2)
The wood chopper	158	(2)
Paths to yoga	160	(2)
Subtle anatomy	162	(4)
Moving to stillness	166	(1)
Relaxation posture	166	(2)
Simply sitting	168	(2)
Standing tall	170	(2)
Yoga breathing	172	(2)
Warming the body	174	(2)
Flexibility and motion	176	(46)
The waist swing	178	(2)
Pushing and pulling	180	(2)
Movement to strengthen the legs	182	(2)
Egyptian figures of eight	184	(2)
Egyptian hip drops	186	(2)
Arm stretches	188	(2)
Forward bend	190	(2)
The cat	192	(2)
Downward-facing dog	194	(2)
Pose of the child	196	(2)
Leg lift	198	(2)
The cobra	200	(2)
The thunderbolt	202	(2)
The butterfly	204	(2)
Easy spinal twist	206	(2)
The half-moon	208	(2)
The archer	210	(2)
The triangle	212	(2)
The bridge	214	(2)
The plank	216	(2)
Half-shoulder stand	218	(2)
The fish	220	(2)
Energize your day	222	(22)
The five-finger fix	224	(2)
Morning stretch	226	(2)
The cross crawl	228	(2)
Brain coordination	230	(2)
Yoga at work	232	(2)
Vital sitting	234	(2)
Evening practice	236	(2)
Bedtime relaxation	238	(2)
Sensing the energy	240	(2)
Energy first-aid	242	(2)
Index	244	(4)
Acknowledgments	248