Whether you are a mom or you have a mom, I hope your day is filled with a healthy abundance of gratefulness, sharing, and love.
Tag: whole foods
Today’s Healthy Dose – Aunt Acid
Do you consider yourself a frequent investor in the Tums corporation? Here are some things that are known to cause needed visits of Auntie Acid…
- Refined Sugar
- Simple Carbs
- Overeating
- Food Intolerances
- Eating Too Quickly
- Late Eating
- Alcohol
Any patterns emerging???
Today’s Heathy Dose – Make Flossing Your Friend
Turns out gums are a two way street. Unhealthy gums can be an indication of other health issues, and bacteria build up in the gums can cause other health issues. Either way, it can’t hurt to make better friends with the minty string.
Did you floss today? It’s not too late!
Today’s Healthy Dose – What Is It Really?
Is it really about how you look? (The little devil on your shoulder) Or is maximizing your nutrition and your movement more about how you feel? (The little angel on your shoulder)
I vote for listening to the little angel 🙂
Today’s Healthy Dose – An Apple A Day
Overlooking the fact that as of late most conventionally grown apples are mushy (due to freezing during transport), apples are the most popular fruit in the U.S. as well as the most heavily sprayed. The average apple contains residue from 47 different pesticides including:
- 6 Known Carcinogens
- 16 Hormone Disruptors
- 5 Neurotoxins
- 6 Developmental or Reproductive Toxins
- 11 Honeybee Toxins
Yum.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Legs Out
Just like the arms….from a sitting position, lift those feet and hold ’em. Engage that core, tighten those thighs,squeeze those buns, Â holding…still holding….and more holding…..just 30 more seconds. Okay, your done! Â (Although it couldn’t hurt to do it again)
Today’s Healthy Dose – Not Another Salad
Don’t just make a salad, create a symphony of flavors you love. Experiment with tasty greens, add some fruit, sprinkle on chopped nuts, scoop in some avocado, don’t forget the veggies, add some seasonings, crumble in some aged cheese, some natural bacon or some wild caught tuna, then take it up a notch with a fantastic dressing. Toss together the things that tantalize your tastebuds and the health will follow…
Today’s Healthy Dose – Arms Out
Sit up straight and hold your arms out in front of you. Hold. Hold. Hold. Keep holding. No, not yet, keep holding. And still holding. Just another 30 seconds. Whew…. Your done!
Today’s Healthy Dose – It’s An Allium Invasion!
Allium sightings have been reported at farmers market all across the U.S. Those fresh bulbs of garlic, leeks, ramps, shallots, green onions and chives are at their peak this time of year, and these cancer fighting gems add depth and flavor to any dish. What are you waiting for? There’s never been a better time to adopt an allium.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Redefine Your Movement
When you call it exercise, it may feel like something you have to do. When you call it “time for myself”, you’re correctly defining your choice to move as a way to pamper and take care of your temple. Namaste.
A Healthy Dose 