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Introduction to The Challenges of Changing How You Eat
Introduction to The Challenges of Changing How You Eat You want to change how you eat to a healthier eating lifestyle. Good for you! What are some of the road blocks and challenges you are likely to encounter (both from others and self-inflicted) on this adventure as you move yourself to a healthier eating lifestyle? Several challenges of changing how you eat come to mind right away, so let’s address three of these right now. Let’s talk about peer pressure, addiction and convenience. Peer pressure! You may experience peer pressure not to change how you eat. A healthier diet may seem weird to others, may threaten their view of how…
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Inflammation and Positive Mindset
These days my head swirls with thoughts that are scattered and sometime chaotic; full of fear and full of hope. Some days are better than others, and frankly, some hours are better than others. The words inflammation and positive mindset keep coming up for me. I fear for younger relatives over whom I hold no sway who are taking chances, feeling like they are invincible and putting themselves and others at great risk. History has taught us that every “bad” period is not bad and a disaster for everyone. Some people find their way during these times and thrive; I am determined to be among them. How about you? Are…
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Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting If you’re a fan of diet and fitness, you’ve undoubtedly heard of intermittent fasting. This is an eating plan that cycles between periods of eating and fasting. You already do this, even though you may not be aware that you do. You most likely sleep through the night without getting up for a snack. Conscious intermittent fasting plans prolong the period without food to promote improved health and wellness, and this includes weight loss. There are different variations as far the timing involved is concerned. Many people begin with a conscious commitment to a 12 hour fast and a 12 hour feast. Then they move hour…
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Vegetarians and Immune Systems – Are Theirs Stronger?
Vegetarians and Immune Systems – Are Theirs Stronger? This is a topic that is itching for a good fiery debate! Our immune strength being top of mind lately, I thought vegetarians and immune systems was a good subject to discuss. Over the past few years, the idea of eating a vegetarian (or vegan) diet has become increasingly popular for a number of reasons. Some people do it because they believe it to be morally right, while others try it out hoping to see weight loss benefits. Many have claimed that by going vegetarian and maintaining a plant-based diet you will boost your immune system; others believe doing this will actually…
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Five Immune Boosting Foods
Five Immune Boosting Foods We all know bacteria and viruses cause many illnesses. Your body has the ability to fight these antigens with your immune system. While different behaviors you include in your life affect your immune health, the food you eat is extremely important. The good news is that what you eat is something you have the most control over. Here are five immune boosting foods known to help support and strengthen your immune system. Fish Fish is an excellent source of selenium. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and is one of the essential minerals for our health and immunity. The daily intake recommendation is 55 micrograms of selenium…
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Are You Ready for the New Normal?
Are you ready for the new normal? I’m not going to wait for everything to be back to normal. The old normal is gone, and in its place will be a new normal filled with challenges as well as tremendous opportunity for those willing to embrace it. The world has shifted dramatically in a speed of light sort of time. For the past five years, I’ve been learning and writing so I could share the changes I’ve been able to manifest in my own life with as many others as possible. That time has come, and I’m ready, are you? While this is very serious and often frightening, we still…
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Chocolate Pecan Turtles
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Refuse To Be Lazy – Use This Time Wisely
Refuse to be Lazy I realize this pandemic, when many are quarantined at home, can be a time to do not too much of anything. My attitude is that it’s a great time to refuse to be lazy! Binge-watching Netflicks and doing jigsaw puzzles come to mind and have been confessed by friends, but today my challenge to you is to use this time and turn it into a gift of time. What is it you have wanted to do, learn or accomplish as soon as you managed to find some spare time? Do it now! Refuse to be lazy! Use this time to learn to play an instrument, read…
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Garlic And Your Immune System
Garlic And Your Immune System Let’s talk about garlic and your immune system. Some people find garlic a bit pungent, and others love it! Regardless of your take on it, garlic is a very important herb you should be adding to your cooking or even eating raw, because of its many health benefits. It’s especially important when it comes to your immune system, and anything that supports your immune system now during our COVID-19 challenge is a good thing! Garlic has many uses in cooking; it’s a great seasoning and adds a lot of flavor. Admittedly, it does have a pretty distinct scent to it. One of the most important…
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Focus On Food & Respect Your Fullness
Respect Your Fullness – Focus on Food! I’d like to share “The Blue Zones” with you. The Blue Zones are 5 areas in different parts of the world…there’s one here in our country in Loma Linda, California. In the Blue Zones, the people live to be easily more than one hundred years old. They are not warehoused either! They are active and engaged. Some of them still work. The author, Dan Buettner, has studied them extensively and has written several books on these people; the study is fascinating and much of their success is because of their focus on food. The reason I bring them up is that they practice…
