Friday, January 29, 2016

Your Plate

It’s January and I’m sure you’ve been bombarded with advertisements for “diets” and weight loss methods.  There are so many “diets” out there nowadays!  I personally hate to think of the word diet like that.  Like, “I’m going on a diet.”  That sounds so restrictive!  Your diet is what you eat.  The foods that you consume.  An elephant’s diet consists of grasses, small plants, bushes, fruit, twigs, tree bark and roots.  So your diet consists of the foods you eat.  You can have a healthy or unhealthy diet.  Unfortunately a lot of the information we receive about what to eat has become very confusing.  Some people say to eat only fruits and veggies.  Some say only meats and minimal grains.  Others say to juice everything.  So who is right?!  First of all, everyone is different.  So what works for one person may not work for another.  There is not a one size fits all way to eat.  I prefer to keep things simple.  Ready for it?  Eat real food.  BOOM!  That’s it!  Eat foods void of chemicals, preservatives and artificial colors.  Real foods not foods made in a factory.  I try to follow this guideline as far as serving size:
Do I hit this 100% of the time?  Absolutely not.  But I use this as my guideline to make good choices.  It helps me to remember to choose more healing veggies instead of extra potatoes!    And you can adapt it to meet your needs and likes.  Throw in a fruit and drink plenty of water!  It doesn’t have to be confusing.  It doesn’t have to be difficult.  You just have to be open to changing your current situation. 
 
If you’d like some more information or have any questions let me know!  I hope you have a GREAT weekend!

Friday, January 15, 2016

Health Hacks

I saw these health hacks on Pinterest and thought they were great!  I’ve heard of some of them……..but defintely not all of them!  
Have a WONDERFUL long weekend! 

Friday, January 8, 2016

Happy New Year!

Did you read that title correctly?  It says:  HAPPY New Year!  You’ve probably said it several times recently, right?  So I thought it would be cool to share with you some foods that are natural mood boosters.  You could call them your happy foods.    These foods help boost and elevate your mood and can help make your new year even HAPPIER!!!
  1. Fish – The omega-3’s in fish not only fight depression, but they also increase your energy, circulation and brain activity.
  2. Nuts and Seeds – This is another good source of omega-3’s.  It also has vitamin B which helps with focus, energy and concentration. 
  3. Apples – Apples give your body the sugar it craves, without being processed or refined.  They’re also filled with fiber to help you feel fuller, longer.
  4. Leafy Greens – These are filled with folate and phytonutrients that help reduce anxiety.
  5. Berries – Berries contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation in the body
  6. Dark Chocolate – A little dark chocolate can release endorphins in the body that give you that “feel good” feeling.
  7. Oranges – Citric fruits are high in vitamin C which helps reduce stress and boosts the immune system.
  8. Cheese – Cheese has tryptophan and melatonin in it which has a calming effect. 
So if you’re feeling a little bummed out in the afternoon, go snack on an apple and some nut butter!  And see if you can turn that frown upside down!  L….J

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!