Think Healthy

One would think that a person would make the immediate connection between a foul mood and the waning of "taking good care of themselves", but many still habitually act out of negativity with little or no attempt to shift their attitudes or their moods.

Old, stubborn thought patterns and belief systems must be let go of and left behind.  Behaviors with a high level of negative emotional energy cannot lead to long-term wellness, nor can wellness arrive with behaviors that mirror internal states of volatility, doubt and disbelief.   
Be Positive
Eat Fresh

Free Yourself from Lousy Stuff

Free yourself from everything tyrannical-
---- busy schedules, addictions to junk food (& worse),  anxieties.
 Fill the void with easy time with friends, fresh foods, positive attitudes.

Just like We Did Before

History

DID YOU KNOW?: During World War II, as an alternative to rationing, Americans planted “victory gardens,” in which they grew their own food. By 1945, some 20 million such gardens were in use and accounted for about 40 percent of all vegetables consumed in the U.S. Read more about the U.S. home front during World War II at http://bit.ly...

 

This is from a History Channel post----A victory garden would be a great step to fresh healthy eating!

Last Week of Nutriton Month

For recipes, nutrition & tips go to:  http://www.eatrightct.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90:eat-right-connecticut-kit&catid=3&Itemid=49

Think of Excellent Nutrition & Health

Think:
Excel, Move Beyond, Thrive
NOT
Cope, Fit in, Survive.

March is National Nutrition Month--eat some fresh fruit today.

Eat Healthier Carbs

No need to cut out all carbs--just choose more healthy carbohydrates--the ones that provide vitamins, minerals & fiber such as:  Whole Grain Bread/Pasta, Barley, Brown Rice, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Low fat or fat free dairy foods (milk, yogurt, cottage cheese)

Less Healthy Carbs include: White bread/pasta,  Fruit or sports drinks with added sugar, sugary soda, cookies, cakes, pies, high calorie high fat dairy desserts such as ice cream

Healthy St. Patty's Day Options

Irish Soda, an American tradition for St. Pats Day---isn't seen that much on tables in Ireland.  Irish Brown Bread was served every morning at all the Bed & Breakfasts I stayed in.  It is much more flavorful, and nutritious than Irish Soda Bread due to the whole grains used in it.

Irish Brown Bread Recipe:
1/2 cup pinhead oatmeal (see photo)
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
3/4c. all purpose unbleached flour
1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
Combine all dry ingredients in bowl, sift with fingers, then add
1 1/4 c. lowfat buttermilk
Mix everything with a wooden spoon
Knead slightly
Place dough in a greased bread tin
Bake at 400F for 3-to 35 minutes

Good Both Inside & Out!

Eating Fresh Healthy Foods doesn’t just make you feel great---it can help you look great! Tomatoes are loaded with antioxidant lycopene which helps protect skin form sun damage.  The antioxidant EGCG found in green tea does also.  Strawberries are packed with Vitamin C which has a key role in producing skin plumping collagen.  Think spring and go for some fresh healthy treats.