It’s no secret that 2020 has been challenging. If it were a sports game, it would be the toughest game in history. The thing is, we’re moving into the 4th quarter and we cannot give up. Feeling anxious and stressed? Grab a bag of chips, cookies, or candy to melt the worries away. However, after you finish eating, you don’t feel any less stressed than you did before. Actually, you feel even more stressed because now you feel guilty for overeating, and you are too tired to exercise. […]
September 2022Newsletter
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shifted many of our daily routines, including the ways we eat. Perhaps you have stocked up on packaged foods and find yourself cooking at home more than usual. As we adjust, you may want to think about ways you and your family can eat more healthfully. Hopefully my September newsletter can offer some tips and hacks for this challenging time. ===== A SIMPLE CHECKLIST FOR PLANNING BEING A FIRST AIM OF FIRE Planning – an old addage “fail to plan” leads to “plan to fail” […]
BOOST YOUR MOOD WITH FOOD
There is much controversy in research to date of whether food can reduce mood swings or even create happiness versus dread. Basically, the science of how nutrition affects moods is based on brain chemistry: Components (elements of food) can cause changes in brain structure, chemistry, and physiology, all of which reflect behavior too. Studies have shown that there are foods that typically effect moods. Omega 3 fatty Acids: these are considered essential fats that have to be eaten in a day to have any effect, since our bodies do […]
MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Did you know that May is Mental Health Month No matter if you or someone you know struggles with mental illness, proper nutrition and exercise can boost your mood! If you’re looking to increase your energy, decrease your stress, alleviate anxiety, or up your spirits, you might want to give some of these a try: Oily fish (example: Mackerel): contain vitamin D which increases serotonin to boost your mood. Pumpkin and sunflower seeds: rich in omega-3-fatty acids and essential nutrients which can help to reduce symptoms of Depression and Insomnia. Vanilla […]
May 2015 NEWSLETTER
Did you know that May is Mental Health Month No matter if you or someone you know struggles with mental illness, proper nutrition and exercise can boost your mood! If you’re looking to increase your energy, decrease your stress, alleviate anxiety, or up your spirits, you might want to give some of these a try: Oily fish (example: Mackerel): contain vitamin D which increases serotonin to boost your mood. Pumpkin and sunflower seeds: rich in omega-3-fatty acids and essential nutrients which can help to reduce symptoms of Depression and Insomnia. Vanilla […]
