We are all trying to shop smarter and less frequently. Here are some suggestions from nutrition experts to get the heathy foods you need, without extending you time in the store. Yes, there is a COVID benefit to shopping only 2-3 times a month. Make a list. Arrange the list according to the store layout. Don’t go shopping hungry. Create a colorful cart. Seek a colorful variety of produce, dark leafy greens, red apples, oranges, squash and eggplant. Embrace the…
Small things, big impact. Nutrition and other lifestyle measures influence immune strength and susceptibility to infectious diseases. Now, more than ever, there is every reason to put what we do know about foods and immune defenses to use. While we have been such good hand washer, anti-bacterial wipers and door knob cleaners our immune system has had nothing to do. Start to power it up, read more. Little seeds can make a big difference. Sunflower seeds are a rich source…
Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. You use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. For starters, protein is critical for every cell in our body. It helps build nails, hair, bones and muscles. It can also help you feel fuller longer than eating foods without protein. ✔Evidence indicates that protein intake greater than RDA can improve muscle mass, strength, and function…
Had a meltdown recently? COVID has increased our stress, anger and fear, which are the basis of most meltdowns. All meltdowns have in common a loss of emotional control and a sense of helplessness. They occur when we no longer have the emotional resources to deal with them. So, let’s take a look at how to adjust our approach and replenish our resources. Not all meltdowns are created equal. When bad ones start to come frequently, interfere with our life,…
Living in the world of COVID brings stress and uncertainty and that put strain on your heart. Here are some suggestions to stay healthy in the coming months. All of these suggestions help support your immune system, so it will be there to support you when you need it in tip top shape. Don’t smoke, as it clogs up our lung filtering system. Keep blood pressure under control by managing your weight, exercise, eat a healthy diet and take, if…
How is your COVID Survival Kit holding up? Months ago, we all got on the bandwagon to have our COVID survival kits packed and ready. None of us packed enough for this long, right? How depleted has yours become? As we move into colder, darker winter months, let’s refresh. We need to be aware of long-term effects, everyone is having with the prolonged effects like, isolation. As we grow up, the cost of our happiness increases. These last months have…
These days we cannot travel, restaurants closed, the new reality, right? Everyone, seems to miss not being able to travel and indulge in great international cuisine. A big part of travel is to treat your taste buds. I bet it has been awhile since you have had a chance to travel or indulge at your favorite “go-to” dining? Is it Japanese, Indian, French, Chinese, Greek or Mexican food you miss? Now, that we are cooking at home more, is time…
Are you eating the optimum amount of proteins every day? What are proteins and how important are they to optimum functioning? The answer is VERY IMPORTANT! After water our bodies are mostly composed of proteins. Proteins are the main component of all cells, that are essential to life. Proteins are often called “the building blocks of life”. Proteins are the staple of our most important immune system today, as we fight off illness. Our immune system needs all the help…
Today we are no stranger to stress. The key isn’t to deny stress, but to recognize and acknowledge it. Realize, people can learn to be in a more stress-hardy mindset, the best stress response is often tempered by the challenge response. One modification to the stress response is called “tend-and-befriend”. It explains why, after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, people felt the need to reach out to friends and relatives in the community—to…