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May – The “Gateway” to Summer!
The beginning of the summer season is coming up in about 6 weeks on June 20th. I bet you are wondering, “What the heck is she talking about summer for?” Well, can you feel the “fever” in the air? Are you excited and anxious about the weather being warm and being able to spend some
Feeling anxious?
Increasing potassium and limiting sodium could quell anxiety by lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Pass on salt and peel a potassium-rich banana to keep calm!
Always set the table for dinner!
Feasting in front of the TV can lead to overeating, studies show. People who chewed and viewed during the day took in more calories than those who didn’t, although all had identical lunches. Distracted diners may not recall how much they munched, making them likely to eat extra later
The right eating approach is just the first step.
The right eating approach is vitally important, but it is just the first step. For long-term success, you need the right motivation
Habit of Health.
Being honest with yourself. In order to succeed, you must be completely honest with yourself about your reality and the goals you would like to make reality.
Optimal health is not a destination.
Optimal health is not a destination, but a state of being that you achieve—a change in orientation whereby you create a new state of being that revolves around making the daily choices that support health.
Lose 10%, lower disease by 50%.
Just a 10 percent reduction in your weight lowers your risk of disease by over 50 percent.
There is always something tempting us to eat.
That is why it is so important to create a microenvironment of health in our own homes by filling them with healthy foods and other things that inspire positive behaviors.
Fruit Super Food.
Watermelon! It contains the amino acid arginine, which recent studies show increases oxidation of fat and glucose and increases lean, fat-burning muscle! When watermelon is not available munch on nuts, seeds, and seafood,
Stay hydrated!
To punch up the flavor in your daily water intake, fill a chilled water pitcher with orange slices, sliced mango, raspberries and lime wedges, or lemon and cucumber slices.
Low-intensity workouts stave off migraine pain.
Evidence suggests that keeping your heart rate elevated for at least 20 minutes three times a week may reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches.