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Ways to Stay Healthy During Covid-19 Social Distancing

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Social-distancing, self-isolation, and quarantine. These will be the terms associated with the year 2020. We have been asked to stay home by our respective local health officials, and only venture out for essential services such as trips to the grocery store or pharmacy. With these restrictions, our physical and mental wellbeing have become affected in ways we may not have experienced before. Even though these restrictions on our daily life are temporary, we need to keep positive and in control of our physical and emotional states. Staying physically active and eating our usual nutritious foods are imperative to our present situation. 

Eating Healthy Meals at Home

While some aisles have limited supply right now, we can still create healthy meals with what is on the shelves at the grocery store. There are foods that we can eat from frozen if fresh is unavailable, or meals that can be frozen after we’ve cooked them to limit waste. Remember your plate should be 1/4 protein, 1/4 grains and 1/2 vegetables. Perhaps a little fruit for dessert too. Here are some examples of packed food that will stay fresh for a week, if not longer.

Breads

Bread, bagels, wraps 

Whole Grains

Oatmeal, pastas, rice

Fruits

Some fresh (apples, oranges), dried, frozen or canned, fruit juice

Vegetables

Some fresh (broccoli, potatoes), frozen, canned

Soups and Sauces 

Dairy

Milk, eggs, cheese

Meat

Cooked or frozen

And limit junk foods like cookies and chips.  Even though they taste good, they will leave you sluggish and unmotivated.

Regular Exercise

Keeping your regular workout routine, although modified since we are at home, will help to keep us burning calories and manage our stress levels. And since we have the time right now, starting a regular exercise routine is definitely something to consider. There are a multitude of social media accounts that you can follow that have great beginner workouts to try. We need to get outside too! Enjoy the fresh air of a walk, run or bike ride by yourself, or with your kids and spouse. Physical and emotional health go hand in hand. If you feel good in one regard, odds are you’ll feel good in the other. So, get moving!

We, as a worldwide community, are relying on each other more than ever before in our lifetime. To be able to restructure and rebuild our future, we need to keep healthy, in all regards. Let’s do our best to come out of this pandemic stronger and wiser to be able to enjoy all life has to offer. And lastly, please remember to WASH YOUR HANDS.

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Till next time,

Phyllis

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Best Detoxifying Foods

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In the beginning of every year, many of us make resolutions such as wanting to work out more, not drinking alcohol as often, boosting our water intake, etc. Basically, detoxifying our bodies. Some of the industry’s detoxifying ideas may have validity. However, the best way to detoxify is to stop consuming toxins in the first place. Today, we eat & drink a multitude of processed foods, the most in the history of humanity. Luckily, our body has its own detoxification system consisting of our liver, kidneys, skin, lymphatic system and respiratory tract. To keep these organs in tip-top condition, we need to feed them nutritional chemical-free foods and beverages. The following are the top detoxifying foods for today.

Vegetables

Your mother always told you to eat your veggies! Cruciferous and leafy greens are among the top detoxifying foods. These consist of broccoli, cabbage, and spinach among others. These types of foods are known anti-inflammatory, anticancer and excellent sources of fiber and chlorophyll. They boost liver function and aid in excretion of chemical toxins.

Fruits

Many different fruits provide an abundance of support to our detoxification. Blueberries protect our lungs, fight cancer, lower blood pressure and are a great antioxidant. Apples are rich in a specific type of fiber called pectin. Pectin lowers LDL cholesterol and helps to eliminate toxins like lead and mercury. Lastly, lemons, also known as the “Superfruit”. Lemons contain citric acid that protects our liver function and prevents damage. It is proven that daily walking in combination with daily lemon consumption helps to regulate our blood pressure too!

Green Tea

Green tea has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal aid and is probably the healthiest beverage on the planet. It reduces inflammation, fights cancer, primarily colon, prostate and breast. It is an antioxidant, is fat burning, and boosts our metabolic rate. Green tea drinkers have better dental health too. Catechins, bacteria killers in green tea, lower infection risk in the mouth and reduce bad breath. So, get your teeth and drink up!

Spices and Others

Other compounds that we add to our recipes in the kitchen are beneficial detox foods as well. Garlic kills many consumed carcinogens, is antiviral, antibacterial and helps produce white blood cells. A bright yellow spice called turmeric has been used medicinally for thousands of years for its detoxifying properties. It is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and helps protect the heart, brain and digestive tract. Ginger is hugely beneficial to our digestion and helps eliminate toxins. It helps our intestines in their detoxification work, and also has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant effects.

Keep it Consistent

Cleansing our bodies of toxins isn’t about jumping on the latest fad program or diet. It’s about consistently consuming detoxifying foods and beverages to help keep us healthy and functional. We need to protect ourselves from diseases and viruses as best to our knowledge to live a long, happy, healthy life. If we take care of our body, our body will take care of us.

Let’s Connect

We welcome your questions and feedback. You can connect with us via email or telephone. And as always, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest trends and special offers!

Till next time,

Phyllis

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