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SiZ Radio: Ms. Toi, Healthy Beauty Source + Aleese Morgan, Dietician

Sistas in Zion Radio! Every Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2012/10/14/ms-toi-healthy-beauty-aleese-morgan-healthy-eating-wow" target="_blank">here</a>. Mobile iOS users listen <a href="http://m.blogtalkradio.com/profile.aspx?userurl=sistasinzion&pt=12" target="_blank">here</a>. Call in at (646) 478-3671.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknZBYnkYVETiQhbZX6_uo3SxrxjEC8Vb0iDlQUXMdI584YD7wFlcGEba5nclAUYj0aVVgOjK67V8E16HYmZfykqcfK3xjT0vZQMVM29jZxrKmak6sL-bk_4jJjcAnsb8bjhRdnPvBtQw/s1600/Toi+&+Aleese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknZBYnkYVETiQhbZX6_uo3SxrxjEC8Vb0iDlQUXMdI584YD7wFlcGEba5nclAUYj0aVVgOjK67V8E16HYmZfykqcfK3xjT0vZQMVM29jZxrKmak6sL-bk_4jJjcAnsb8bjhRdnPvBtQw/s1600/Toi+&+Aleese.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>Aleese Morgan:</b> The Sistas are on day 14 of have been doing <a href="http://www.sistasinzion.com/2012/10/30-days-of-wow-word-of-wisdom.html" target="_blank">30 days of WoW</a> (Word of Wisdom) and have enlisted the help of LDS dietician Aleese Morgan. Tune into SiZ Radio as Aleese gives us all tips for  focusing on the Word of Wisdom and eating healthy. Aleese grew up in Taylorsville, Utah. After graduating high school she attended Utah State University and received a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics and a Masters in Business Administration. Following graduation she completed a dietetic internship through Oakwood University. Aleese loves to cook, dance, and craft.<br /><br /><b>Ms. Toi:</b> Ms Toi’s philosophy is to approach beauty naturally. Her roots as a Model & Actress, Exercise Science, BS (Georgia State University), Certified Esthetician (AVEDA Institute) create a unique marriage between the art of beauty and the science of health. She founded her company, Lilikoi Looks, as a platform to share her knowledge of maintaining optimum beauty through, exercise, proper nutrition, educated beauty and personal care product choices. Her passion is providing information to guide consumers in making educated decisions concerning beauty and cosmetics. Learn more about Ms. Toi at <a href="http://beautyblogbymstoi.com/">beautyblogbymstoi.com</a>.

SiZ Radio: Ms. Toi, Healthy Beauty Source + Aleese Morgan, Dietician

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30 Days of WoW (Word of Wisdom)

A few months ago we were talking about the Word of Wisdom and what might be the effects or blessings of really studying it and challenging ourselves to focus on it for 30 days. That was in May, it took us until October to summon up the courage and now we're on day 3. The best part of our experience so far has been the conversations created. We're having so much fun talking to our friends both of our faith and other faiths about the WoW. <br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqDPLBlgjtMM_lJsYWnrQZPZTSqlWHtrBniNWmaI4FtJlS35pPDJT3fLfQOpd6GGH4z7HhOXH8W7yVvG24EqDTfFwF2WKR_ld1pEIFhiGv22qkIKgDG0oydlrWrtVhPl6JWO6j9IXYTA/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqDPLBlgjtMM_lJsYWnrQZPZTSqlWHtrBniNWmaI4FtJlS35pPDJT3fLfQOpd6GGH4z7HhOXH8W7yVvG24EqDTfFwF2WKR_ld1pEIFhiGv22qkIKgDG0oydlrWrtVhPl6JWO6j9IXYTA/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snagged some fresh strawberries from the farmer's market.</td></tr></tbody></table>The Word of Wisdom is found in Section 89 of the Doctrine & Covenants (a volume of LDS scripture). "The Word of Wisdom is a law of health revealed by the Lord for the physical and spiritual benefit of His children. (<a href="http://www.lds.org/topics/word-of-wisdom?lang=eng">LDS.org</a>)" You can read the WoW in it's entirety <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/89?lang=eng" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />At the suggestion of many of you we are putting extra emphasis on the DOs of the WoW while still maintaining the don'ts. It's been trial and error for us and like we said we are only on day 3. We've found that it takes some preparation and it's been helpful to read the WoW each day.<br /><br />Some of the tenants of the WoW are things that are already in practice in our lives, we don't drink alcohol or use tobacco. However there are aspects like eating meat sparingly and eating fruits and vegetables of the season that we are learning more about. We decided to refrain from eating meat for 30 days. It's a little easier for Sista Laurel as she only eats seafood meats,  Sista Beehive could use some prayer, but it's been exciting for both of us as we try new recipes and have fun with fruits and veggies.<br /><br />We aren't saying that the WoW prohibits meat, we're just taking the opportunity to focus a little more on verses 12 & 13:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">12 Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly;<br />13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.</blockquote>Anyway y'all, so far so good. We'll keep you posted. And please keep sending tips and recipes they have been helpful!<br /><br />God is Great,<br />Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel

30 Days of WoW (Word of Wisdom)

A few months ago we were talking about the Word of Wisdom and what might be the effects or blessings of really studying it and challenging o...

Caffeine Cool for Mormons

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguiiZHEV5cQnnxrumJcH4AyU7arGjfowIks0Q2D5mj_RjyHW9CuZElBOc41dRhHJiQJFASMrV3uGMqCnBIuP6OWVnDrfnwP3W4XQnpl7jwZpq067rKaiciNPmECTFH5LL-IrapxvyMXsc/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguiiZHEV5cQnnxrumJcH4AyU7arGjfowIks0Q2D5mj_RjyHW9CuZElBOc41dRhHJiQJFASMrV3uGMqCnBIuP6OWVnDrfnwP3W4XQnpl7jwZpq067rKaiciNPmECTFH5LL-IrapxvyMXsc/s200/1.jpg" width="200" /></a>Did you hear? Diet Coke is now the official drink of the Mormons! Just playin' ya'll that ain't true, but in an effort to clear up some of the errors on <i>Rock Center's</i> "Mormons in America," a recent television special that aired on NBC, the LDS Newsroom posted <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormonism-news--getting-it-right-august-29" target="_blank">Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right</a> and said this about caffeine:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Despite what was reported, the Church revelation spelling out health practices (Doctrine and Covenants 89) does not mention the use of caffeine.  The Church’s health guidelines prohibit alcoholic drinks, smoking or chewing of tobacco, and “hot drinks” — taught by Church leaders to refer specifically to tea and coffee. </blockquote>We Sistas decided a few months ago that we would embark on "30 Days of WoW", a self imposed challenge to follow the <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/89?lang=eng" target="_blank">Word of Wisdom</a> verbatim and chronicle the effects, both spiritual and temporal. We're starting on October 1st. Following the Word of Wisdom word for word is not as simple as it sounds, some aspects of the WoW seem vague, open to interpretation or have been taught, but aren't necessarily written and caffeine consumption is one of those. Over the years we've heard many things regarding LDS health guidelines and the Word of Wisdom such as:<br /><ul><li>The caffeine in coffee and tea is the reason why Mormons don't consume these drinks.</li><li>BYU doesn't serve caffeine and there must be a greater spiritual reason for that.</li><li>Caffeine is an addictive substance so it should not be consumed.</li><li>Caffeine is not against the Word of Wisdom, but we are counseled not to use it.</li><li>No "hot drinks:" tea and coffee are out but herbal teas are fine.</li><li>Eat meat sparingly: it's ok to ignore this one.</li><li>No alcohol: alcohol free beers like O'Dules are ok, they have less alcohol than NyQuil.</li><li>Herbs are good: smoke a joint.</li></ul>The list goes on and on. Now, before you go declaring that Mormons are weirdos let's not get it twisted, there are many religions that have dietary and health guidelines; Judiasm, Catholosim, Islam, Seventh Day Adventism and Buddhism to name a few. No matter what our faith it's always good to study the tenets, gain greater testimonies of them and utilize the brains that the good Lord gave us. So that's what we'll be hoping for as we start our 30 Days of WoW. We'll be posting soon about what we'll be restricting and why and also what we will be trying to consume more of.<br /><br />What do you think we should refrain from as we try to live the Word of Wisdom word for word?<br /><br />Go With God,<br />Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel

Caffeine Cool for Mormons

Did you hear? Diet Coke is now the official drink of the Mormons! Just playin' ya'll that ain't true, but in an effort to clear ...

No, Thank You! I'm Mormon

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblSCAjsCEiIluAS1rbtOWU7yvTlmdPxHOPaM297yw0kBz5OE0fmh_sbyY6HhGbKjH-2mxKIaexIsB6osbLGmkaV6Ftsag51iNlSv8_a5W0n_mVohYQiG660k9xhSYqd0gSvfQD8hLU5w/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblSCAjsCEiIluAS1rbtOWU7yvTlmdPxHOPaM297yw0kBz5OE0fmh_sbyY6HhGbKjH-2mxKIaexIsB6osbLGmkaV6Ftsag51iNlSv8_a5W0n_mVohYQiG660k9xhSYqd0gSvfQD8hLU5w/s400/1.jpg" width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1958 "Be Honest With Yourself" LDS advertisement.</td></tr></tbody></table>As Sistas in Zion scenario: Dick and Jane are guests at a dinner party at the home of Bob and Betty. Betty has prepared a lovely tray of cocktails which Bob is graciously offering to his guests. Dick and Jane are members of <a href="http://www.lds.org/">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a>,and Bob is unaware that Dick and Jane do not drink alcohol.<br /><br /><br />Being a gentleman, (ladies first!) Bob offers Jane a drink. Before Jane can even respond Dick yells, "No! We do not drink alcohol. We are <a href="http://www.mormons.org/">Mormons</a> and we believe in the <a href="http://lds.org/study/topics/word-of-wisdom?lang=eng">Word of Wisdom</a>." Dick then knocks the drink out of Bob's hand spilling red wine on the new tie which Bob's children lovingly handpicked from the Sears Roebuck Catalogue, and gave to him for Father's Day.<br /><br />Betty, the ever prepared hostess, retrieves a bottle of club soda to offer as a drink to her sober dinner guests and use on the spilled red wine before any stains set. Bob tells Dick "not to worry" and that "Betty is a whiz at getting stains out." Bob apologizes to Dick and Jane for being unaware of Mormon customs and assures them that any offense was unintentional. Bob and Betty excuse themselves so that they can get Bob out of his soiled shirt and into a freshly pressed one, which Betty wisely had on hand in case of instances such as these.<br /><br />While Bob and Betty are away Jane gives Dick a stern look. Dick tells Jane that he is "uncomfortable staying at a dinner party where "<a href="http://lds.org/scriptures/tg/word-of-wisdom?lang=eng">strong drink</a>" is being served." When Bob and Betty return, Dick and Jane make a polite excuse and swiftly leave the dinner party. Bob and Betty discuss how they "never took Dick and Jane for such strange people," and decide that it must be their being Mormon that makes them so peculiar. Betty regrets inviting them over for dinner and hopes to heaven she can get the wine out of Bob's tie, because the children would be so disappointed.<br /><br />Have you ever been with an LDS friend in a social setting and they act so awkwardly in a situation in which a simple "no, thank you" would be enough? You're at a restaurant and they hand you the wine list and this friend has to go into a long explanation about why you don't need it.  Someone asks if you have a lighter and instead of just saying no, there's a weird stutter filled answer, or they are always complaining because there's a coffee pot in the break room. Do you ever find yourself in the situation of apologizing for the social awkwardness of Mormon friends, or are you the person that finds it difficult to navigate these social scenes?<br /><br />In the 1950s the LDS church launched an advertisement campaign entitled "<a href="http://www.keepapitchinin.org/2010/03/01/be-honest-with-yourself-the-background/">Be Honest With Yourself</a>." Although the ad may be dated we think the following advice is still quite relevant:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblSCAjsCEiIluAS1rbtOWU7yvTlmdPxHOPaM297yw0kBz5OE0fmh_sbyY6HhGbKjH-2mxKIaexIsB6osbLGmkaV6Ftsag51iNlSv8_a5W0n_mVohYQiG660k9xhSYqd0gSvfQD8hLU5w/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblSCAjsCEiIluAS1rbtOWU7yvTlmdPxHOPaM297yw0kBz5OE0fmh_sbyY6HhGbKjH-2mxKIaexIsB6osbLGmkaV6Ftsag51iNlSv8_a5W0n_mVohYQiG660k9xhSYqd0gSvfQD8hLU5w/s320/1.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"</span>No, Thank You!</span></i></div><blockquote>How should you answer the person who invites you to “take a cigarette” or “have a drink” – or do anything which is against your conscience or contrary to the teachings of your Heavenly Father?<br /><br />What should you say? How much do you need to explain or apologize? When, if ever, should you compromise just a little for the sake of appearances?<br /><br />The answer is easy. Just say “No – no, thank you.” Don’t waver. Don’t worry about how others may think or act. Be your own natural, honest self. Everyone admires sincerity.<br /><br />If the invitation to indulge in something you don’t believe in comes from a host or hostess while you are a guest, your answer will come even easier. The obligation of courtesy is not that of the guest but of the host.<br /><br />The gracious host will never press you, never question your right to be yourself in matters of conscience. He will admire you for your forthright stand.<br /><br />It’s natural to want to be liked by the crowd. But compromising with principles is always wrong, often dangerous.<br /><br />What is right? What is wrong? Fortunately, there are ways for members of the Church to recognize right from wrong. Read the Scriptures; listen to the teachings of your Church leaders. And listen, also, to the whisperings of that “still, small voice.” When it whispers “It’s wrong; don’t do it!” – say firmly, honestly, finally: “No, thank you – no!”<br /><br />BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"</span></blockquote>Sidenote: Is it just us, or does anyone else looking at this picture think Dick should be less worried about the drink and more worried about why Jane and Bob are gazing into each others eyes? We're just sayin.<br /><br />God be with you,<br />Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel

No, Thank You! I'm Mormon

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