It is possible to eat too much, even eating healthy food. These are two tips for controlling portions I use. Plate size can help control how much you eat. If your dinner plates are very large, try using a salad plate. You can still have a full plate, while consuming less. Remember meals still needContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: P is for Portion Control”
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Healthy Living A to Z: O is for Orange
Today we are talking about the color orange. The orange color in carrots, pumpkin, squash, oranges, apricots, cantaloupe, nectarines, yams (and others) comes from carotenoids, the best known of which is Beta Carotene. It is also found in dark green leafy vegetables, another reason to eat your spinach. Orange is not just a bright, happyContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: O is for Orange”
Healthy Living A to Z: N is for Nutrition
It concerns me to see food portrayed as the enemy in popular culture. Food is fuel. We must consume good quality fuel to keep our bodies running properly and efficiently. One way to do this is by cutting down on overly processed packaged foods and including more healthy, whole food in our meals, including fruit,Continue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: N is for Nutrition”
Healthy Living A to Z: M is for Meditation
Just as the body becomes exhausted and overloaded with activity, so does the mind. If we don’t take time to clear out some of the clutter, big problems will develop. Sleep is one way to do this. Meditation is another. Meditation is not a one size fits all type of thing. There are many differentContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: M is for Meditation”
Healthy Living A to Z: L is for Lentils
Lentils are legumes and come in varieties which cook to different consistencies. They are an ancient food, mentioned in the Bible and are naturally gluten free. Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse but often overlooked. Seen as “poverty food,” in this case low cost means high nutrition. High in protein, soluble and insoluble fiber and lowContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: L is for Lentils”
Healthy Living A to Z: K is for Kale
If you do not know what kale is you are not alone. I still have to tell the grocery clerk what it is. That’s okay. It gives me the chance to talk about kale. What’s not to love about a dark green leafy vegetable that is chock full of vitamins A, C and K, mineralsContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: K is for Kale”
Healthy Living A to Z: J is for Joy
Joy is one of those words that is hard to define, but Merriam-Webster tries. Two of the definitions for Joy are: state of happiness or felicity and a source or cause of delight. Well they tried. I think joy is one of those things you just have to experience and you recognize when you areContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: J is for Joy”
Healthy Living A to Z: I is for Inner Guidance
Inner guidance, also known as inner wisdom, or intuition helps us learn the ways of Spirit, but it also helps us make good decisions and protects us from harm. But we must listen. Learning to listen, and interpret information received is not always easy. We may ignore this gentle nudging expecting the booming audible voiceContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: I is for Inner Guidance”
Healthy Living A to Z: H is for Herbs
Do you know the difference between and an herb and a spice? Herbs are leaves and flowers of plants and include basil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, and varieties of mint among others. Spices are seeds, roots, stems or barks of plants and include things like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper. They are often used interchangeably toContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: H is for Herbs”
Healthy Living A to Z: G is for Gratitude
Gratitude is defined in the Merriam Webster Learners Dictionary as a feeling of appreciation or thanks. [Source Merriam Webster Learners Dictionary] Don’t you love the simplicity of this definition? Many times it is easy to think of all the difficulties in our world, but how often do we say thanks? Do you let the people inContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: G is for Gratitude”
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