Then don’t! Do something fun instead. Tend your garden, dance around the house, go for a neighborhood stroll, play catch with the kids, walk the dog, go shopping, meander through a craft faire, attend a home and garden show. Just get off the couch and do something!!
Tag: whole foods
Today’s Healthy Dose – Quinoa
Whether you pronounce it “queen-a”, or “quin-oh-a” or the foodie approved “keen-wa”… you need to try it. It’s a great side dish in place of bread, rice or potatoes with a ton more protein, fiber and essential nutrients. Just follow the directions on the package.
(Quinoa has a natural protective coating that could taste bitter, so don’t forget to rinse!)
Today’s Healthy Dose – It’s 10am, Do You Know Where Your Shoulders Are?
Darn it, there they go again! Sit up straight and push those shoulders back. Much better.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Any Regular Exercise
Reduces your risk of heart disease, improves your blood pressure, balances your blood sugar levels, enhances your mental well being, reduces your risk of osteoporosis, and fights off type 2 diabetes. And these are only a few of the benefits from a much longer list….
Today’s Healthy Dose – Sleep
It may seem underrated, but letting your cells “reset” during a 7 – 8 hour sleep period is critical to energy levels, mental function, resistance to disease, and overall good health. So don’t skimp on the Z’s.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Try Something New
This week try a new fruit or vegetable. What’s the worst thing that could happen?
Today’s Healthy Dose – Pledge to Unhurry
Hurrying causes stress. Stress causes excess Cortisol. Excess Cortisol derails healing, impairs digestion, slows metabolism, reduces healthy mental function, and weakens your immune system. Just think what good a little slowing down could do.
Today’s Healthy Dose – The 90’s Called
It wants it’s low fat diet back.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Peeper Keepers
What do beta carotene, lutein, zinc and essential fatty acids have in common? They all reduce your risk of muscular degeneration.
Now in English: Eat plenty of fruits, veggies, whole eggs and wild caught fatty fish to keep those eyes healthy!
Today’s Healthy Dose – Best Fats For High Heat
Even healthy fats will turn rancid and create toxins in your system if they’re not used at the proper temperature. These super healthy saturated fats are not only good for you, they’re good at scorching temperatures…
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Red Palm Oil, Organic Cultured Butter, Pastured Lard (any kind), and Organic Avocado Oil
Sauté away…
A Healthy Dose 