You can tell how important something is to you by the amount of time you devote to it. Take a minute to stop and reflect on your values. What do you consider most important? Now look at how you spend your time. Do the two match up? I know that out of necessity work consumesContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: T is for Time”
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Healthy Living A to Z: S is for Salmon
Salmon is known for containing high levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attack, stroke, heart arrhythmia, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides. Omega-3’s have also been associated with improved mood and cognitive abilities, joint protection, eye benefits and decreased cancer risks. Look for Pacific salmon which isContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: S is for Salmon”
Healthy Living A to Z: P is for Portion Control
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”
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: 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: 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”
I Aspire to be a Giant Squid
No, not the sea creature. Bob was recently forced into retirement. This was totally unexpected and earlier than we had planned. So I am taking on more projects to bring in extra income. One of them is Squidoo. Don’t worry, Espirational will stay as it is. When I started this blog I was determined to keep it non-commercial. Continue reading “I Aspire to be a Giant Squid”
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