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Physical Wellness is More Than Meets the Eye
Physical Wellness: This is related to maintain physical health through exercise, eating well, getting adequate sleep, and getting help for ailments when necessary. Of course, diet and exercise come to mind when we think about physical health. But did you know that sexual health, sleep, alcohol, tobacco, drug use, medication safety, and preventative medicine also fall into this category? Routine health care and regular checkups are also part of maintaining a healthy body. So, if you haven’t been to the doctor or dentist in a while — especially during this pandemic time — it is probably time to schedule a physical or cleaning. Those more familiar platforms of healthy eating…
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Garlic-Chili Swordfish with Grilled Pineapple & Papaya
Grilling season is here! It is also National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. What does that mean? To celebrate, you should try to increase your intake of fresh fruits and veggies during the month of June. You should skip frozen and canned fruits and veggies this month and try to support local farms. Do you know how many fruits and veggies you eat? To figure that out, you should track your intake for a couple of days. Write it down or you will forget! The CDC says that the vast majority of American adults are not eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. That doesn’t surprise me! So, today’s…
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Some Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
Green tea gets its name and character from being fired and prepared before the leaves are oxidized. This creates a milder tea than black or other strong teas. Green tea is essentially 99.9% water, but the 00.1% packs a punch. Some Green Tea History The Chinese have considered Green tea a powerful medication for at least 4000 years. According to legend, tea was discovered by a Chinese emperor called Shen Nung. Some tea leaves accidentally fell into boiling water, and he tried it and found it invigorating. Green tea became part of the Chinese diet and many important health benefits were attributed to it. Recent medical studies in both Asia…
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Almond Buttercrunch Candy
When I was a youngster, June would have been my favorite month. Why? It’s National Candy Month! National Candy Month National Candy Month was started by the National Confectioner’s Association (NCA) in January 1974 to help boost the sales of various candies which tended to drop after the holidays. The celebration moved to May for a while and then to June where it is celebrated today. I had no idea how much money is spent nationally on candy — I should have given how much I can spend on candy. LOL On the NCA website, they note that there are $36 billion in confectionery retail sales in the USA. Today’s…
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When you Eat Matters as Much as What you Eat
Day 19 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. It is a good idea to think about meal times as well as what you eat. If there’s anything we’ve learned so far, it’s that what we eat matters when it comes to generating energy. Now that you’ve learned how important high-quality foods are, let’s add another layer of education. Did you know, when you eat matters as much as what you eat? When you eat impacts the energy level that food creates. Timing for eating is an important part of creating energy so you don’t conk out when you need to stay energized. Let’s take a look at the best way to…
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Frozen Strawberry Margaritas: Cocktail and Mocktail
May is National Strawberry Month. And the weather is warming up and society is opening up a bit. This summer we may be able to spend time socializing with family and friends (safely). So what’s better to serve at a family gathering than frozen strawberry margaritas — both with and without alcohol? Here are recipes for both versions. Frozen Strawberry Margaritas One perk of making fruity frozen cocktails is that you don’t need to splurge on the most expensive liqueurs to achieve fantastic results. However, you will need a good quality 100% blue agave blanco (aka silver or white) tequila, an orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or regular…
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Food Swaps that Rev Up your Energy
Day 17 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. We are on the downhill side now and looking at food’s impact on improving your energy. People are creatures of habit. They like what they like, and they get into a routine of buying the same thing over and again. It’s the same with our food choices. We tend to eat what we’ve always eaten because it’s Fast Easy Convenient Predictable These can be good reasons to choose a food item, but they may not be the healthiest. When it comes to generating energy with our food, it might be time to swap the foods you usually eat for foods that rev up…
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Picking Foods for Fuel
Day 16 of the UBC: Foods as Fuel There’s nothing better than a wonderful meal. Foods that are tasty and pair well together make mealtime an adventure. Everyone knows that burgers go with fries and a steak goes with potatoes, right? We choose foods because they go together or it’s fun to eat them in combination. When people plan meals, they generally think of protein, starch, and carbohydrates that complement and enhance one another as whole. They are considering what will present well and satisfy their families. They usually don’t think about food as fuel, they consider it fun. The thing is, there are no rules that say foods must…
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3 Diets that Can Improve Your Energy
We are 14 days in the Ultimate Blog Challenge for May. Eating well is the simplest way to generate consistent energy. Eating a diet comprised of healthy foods helps sustain energy between meals and keep your energy level even all day. While some people thrive on choosing their own foods, creating wonderful recipes and meals, some people want to take the guesswork out of meal planning and prep. Additionally, some people have ethical reasons for wanting to avoid some foods or need to stay away from certain types of foods because of their unique dietary needs. When people want guidance or need to adhere to a specialized diet, they may…
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You’re a Checkup Away from Having More Energy
It’s Day 13 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. This looks at how your health can impact your energy Let’s imagine you’re doing all the right things- eating well, maintaining a healthy weight, sleeping enough, working out… but you still feel sort of blah. What’s that all about? If you’re making smart decisions about your health but you still feel tired, it’s time to head to the doctor. Annual Physical Getting an annual physical is important. Having a routine examination, including blood work, can detect problems well before symptoms begin to surface. Making sure to see your doctor at least once per year can help keep track of your health over…
