Everyone has a different “rock bottom”. You may have “seen the light,” but that doesn’t mean others will (on your timetable…or ever).
Carry on and be happy.
health
Berry Good for You
A recent study in the journal Circulation suggests that sprinkling just a few more blueberries in your yogurt or blending strawberries into your morning smoothie may help reduce heart attack risk.
The Root of the Matter
I’m going to sound like a terrible mom, but I packed raw carrots in my daughters’ lunches a few weeks ago for the first time this school year. After the first day, one of the teens said, “I love carrots! I felt so good after I ate it.”
With all the pre-packaged foods available now, (Lunchables, anyone? – ick!) it’s so easy to overlook the simplicity (and goodness) of washing, cutting and packing fresh fruits and vegetables for lunch.
It’s so easy!
It’s so good for you!
“Today, strong evidence exists that some of the vital nutrients found in many root vegetables — including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and dietary fiber — can help fight cancer, diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory-based disorders like heart disease and arthritis.”
Pomegranate Blossoms
Pomegranates are “among the healthiest of all fruits” according to healthline.com.
One of the most important nutrients they contain are “punicalagins.”
Punicalagins are extremely powerful antioxidants found in the juice and peel of a pomegranate.
They are so powerful that pomegranate juice has been found to have three times the antioxidant activity of red wine and green tea (3).
Pomegranate extract and powder is typically made from the peel, due to its high antioxidant and punicalagin content.
Remorse
You won’t regret….
- eating a salad
- exercising
- meditating
- being kind to others
- drinking a glass of water
- pausing before reacting to someone
- deleting a nasty email
- getting 8 hours of sleep
Doodles of the Day:
Aphrodisiac? Tummy Relief? Anti-Inflammatory?
Is there a food item that can do all of these things?
My daughter has GI problems and when she has ginger tea, she swears it helps.
Ten facts about ginger*:
- Ginger is actually a rhizome, not a root. A rhizome is an underground stem.
- The ginger plant is an herb.
- Ginger is a part of the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom.
- Ginger is native to southeastern Asia.
- You can grow ginger from rhizomes found at grocery stores.
- Mature ginger rhizomes, ones most commonly sold in grocery stores, are harvested after 10-12 months.
- Ginger is popularly grown in warmer regions and the tropics.
- Ginger can be cultivated all year round. However the best time to plant them is at the end winter and early spring.
- A ginger plant can grow up to 4 ft. tall.
- Ginger has MANY health benefits, some including ant-inflammatory properties, blood sugar regulation, and gastrointestinal relief.
*from https://thatsitfruit.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-ginger/
The Light! The Light!
Like Moths to a Flame...This adage refers to the belief that people are driven by misguided values (such as greed or lust) and that this inevitably leads to self-destruction (moths commit suicide when they fly to the light).
Entomologists still don’t know why moths do this. With each hypothesis, there are contradictions to the assertion. Thus, the mystery continues. (LiveScience)
Something that we DO know is that people often kill their dreams through self-doubt and bad habits. It’s a slow and painless death. In fact, it might be quite enjoyable: Netflix Marathons, junk food binges and endless chatting on social media are feel good in that moment.
But…
Passivity is killing your End Game. [End Game = publishing your book, starting your company, getting a better job, fostering rich relationships, running a marathon, losing 20 lbs., etc.]
Each day is precious. What action can you take to replace just one self-sacrificing habit today?
Sleep
Fatigue can lead to irritability…which can lead to arguments with others. It also hinders our ability to focus and feel good physically.
Interesting fact: “Sleep deprivation was a factor in some of the biggest disasters in recent history: the 1979 nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the massive Exxon Valdez oil spill, the 1986 nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, and others.” (WebMd)
Your sleeping habits affect everything you do. So consider getting a minimum of 7 hours of sleep every night!
It’s All Good
I am grateful for people – nice and mean
Fortunes – good and bad, I love
I appreciate the pleasures, they’re pleasing
But pain brings growth and is never ceasing
So accept it all!
Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
Went running through the desert
with William
tonight
I thought of the kangaroos I drew
with deep admiration of
their hefty legs
Our hearts beating
lungs exchanging energy
alive
Kismet 