Your Health Changes

23/02/2020

Make plans with a friend! It's good for your health. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/02/22/807742275/survival-of-the-friendliest-how-our-close-friendships-help-us-thrive

In her new book, Lydia Denworth makes the case for the vital necessity of friendship, tracing its effects on your genes, on your brain and even on animals like sheep and fish.

24/03/2019

Love this name for a nap! https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/03/24/705345481/nappuccinos-to-more-weekend-zs-strategize-to-catch-up-on-lost-sleep

Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.

16/04/2018

The EWG has released the 2018 list of "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15." Don't waste your money on organic avocados, but you may want to splurge on the organic strawberries and spinach to reduce your pesticide exposure.
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/full-list.php

Check out EWG's Dirty Dozen™and Clean Fifteen™lists to help decide when you should splurge for organic fruits and vegetables,and when you shouldsave money by buying conventional.

21/03/2018

I love this idea-- mason jar instant soups! http://thechalkboardmag.com/mason-jar-soup-healthy-work-lunch =5

Top these mason jar soup recipes with a little boiling water in the office kitchen and you've got ideal spring meals for the whole week...

20/03/2018

Great article about how healthy doesn't have to be complicated!
http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/03/ultimate-conversation-on-healthy-eating-and-nutrition.html?utm_campaign=nym&utm_source=tw&utm_medium=s1

Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz patiently answer pretty much every question we could think of about healthy food.

05/02/2018

Leafy Greens for the win (again)!
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/02/05/582715067/eating-leafy-greens-daily-may-help-keep-minds-sharp

Scientists are keen to figure out how diet influences aging, including brain health. A 5-year study of healthy seniors found those who ate a serving or two of daily greens had less cognitive decline.

22/11/2017

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/11/21/565766988/what-the-industry-knew-about-sugars-health-effects-but-didnt-tell-us

The sugar industry pulled the plug on an animal study it funded in the 1960s. Initial results pointed to a link between sugar consumption and elevated triglycerides, which raises heart disease risk.

25/07/2017

This article (and her book) is a perfect summary of my approach to improving health--build new habits, 1 at a time. Don't rely on willpower or blame yourself for not having enough "control"!
http://www.summertomato.com/use-your-brain-to-lose-weight

06/01/2017

This recipe looks great-- easy to make and keeps for several days.

I call this recipe "A Kale Salad Kids Love" because the first time I served it, my kids bickered over who was going to get to get the last bits. For reals. If your kids don't love it, not to worry. Just means more for you 💪🏻💪🏻

A KALE SALAD KIDS LOVE

http://www.momskitchenhandbook.com/recipes/the-kale-salad-incident/

02/01/2017

Fantastic article about the benefits of a sugar cleanse for a limited time. If you would like support going "off" sugar, please be in touch.

I have done it and I recommend it. Cutting out all added sweeteners for 30 days can permanently and pleasantly improve eating habits.

27/12/2016

2 of my favorites for dinner tonight-- sautéed bok choy + kale and white bean minestrone (see website for recipes)

24/12/2016

Lentil bolognese on a bed of arugula.

23/12/2016

TJ's cruciferous crunch + sliced almonds + cranberries + a leftover vinaigrette! Prep time = 5 min

23/12/2016

for dinner! Roast veggies of your choosing. Tahini sauce and roasted chickpeas recipes on the website.

22/12/2016

All the ingredients to make green smoothie kits.

21/12/2016

Start of EYG challenge today. Definitely winter!

15/12/2016

I just happen to be working with the two vegetables on the opposite ends of the beauty spectrum tonight!

07/12/2016

Check out the gorgeous colors in this watermelon radish!