Home Economics.

It seems there never is "enough time" to get our meals prepared correctly to get the proper nutrients that our bodies need. However, it is possible to make sensible healthy meals in just a few minutes. The first thing(s) I emphasize as a must have in every kitchen is glassware not plastic tupperware. From water bottles to the lining of food tins, the chemical BPA is present in most plastics. BPA is what’s known as a suspected endocrine disruptor this basically means it can mimic the body’s hormone system and potentially create reproductive health problems, with possible links to cancer. So, people add some class and get some glass!
The whole idea in having glassware is so that you can prepare food and store it for a couple of days. How great would it be to actually still enjoy a healthy meal that you know how, when and who prepared it. Having enough food prepared for a couple of days can save you money ( for some glassware!) In comparison to eating out on a day to day basis which can drain your wallet, lead to poor eating choices and sometimes not worth the experience.

Eating healthy does not have to be a challenge and does not need to be costly. There is a difference between eating and being hungry. Try to start your day with breakfast in your stomach. It is definitely the most important meal of the day and gets the wheels turning. Limit your meals to three balanced meals. Snack sensibly, drink water, avoid unnecessary salt and sugar as most foods already own these properties naturally, Importantly stay hydrated! The human adult body is made up of 55-60% water. Incorporate some exercise even something as simple as walking is great extender of life! Smile and laugh more it reduces calories and relaxes the muscles of the face.

Even though all foods are important, I have a list of foods that I hold up on a pedestal because of how much our bodies benefit from them. The three main basic vegetables that are easily accessible and affordable year round are collard greens, red onions, and tomatoes. All vegetables are good for you unless of course you have allergic reactions or simply just do not like the taste. In those instances you can find a way to make the vegetables more appealing to your pallet example: use variety of spices and get creative. Remember the more green leafy vegetables you eat the better!


Tuesday, December 2, 2014

CHOICES.

We are living in a world filled with choices. What to do, where to eat, what to wear, which team we support, which color suits us best, which avocado is the ripest...And each morning when we open our eyes, we are blessed as we rise to yet another day filled with choices awaiting. A fresh day is always a good thing. Give thanks!

Choices surround us be it at work, school, coffee, outfits, music, dinning, color... generally with everything and in anything YOU have a choice.
So then, how are you living? Do you consider yourself healthy? Are you happy or simply content with your life?

Our diet and lifestyle affects how we live our daily lives and it all reflects on your body as well as your skin. It is important to get into a routine of exercising daily for at least 30-45minutes. But that does not mean you can indulge in poor eating habits. Exercising gets the blood flowing and the muscles active, remember the most important exercise is to breathe. Exercising does not have to be vigorous or looked at as a chore, unless you are a professional rugby player! Your body will thank you in the long run for taking care of it. People tend to think that exercising is only for certain people or a certain pedigree of person. Exercising is compulsory to humanity and mankind, it also promotes a healthy heart as well as brain.

Food + Exercise = Balance. This is common sense as well as food for thought.

Being practical in how you live your life is key. Stop blaming the food, start taking control of your life and diet you are in charge of your body, it is your temple, honor it, respect it, nurture it and most importantly listen and answer it wisely. Walking for instance is a great exercise and clearly well needed to travel from point A to point B. How about walking to the grocery store instead of driving? Walking is a refreshing alternative to complicated aerobic routines and overpriced gym memberships.This activity will melt away the pounds, tone your flabby bits and leave you on an emotional high. Because walking is a weight-bearing exercise, it can also help prevent the bone disease osteoporosis...Life is good!

 There are also tote bags that are comfortable and strong enough that are great to carry your groceries in, some are even fashionable! Investing in tote bags is a smart and eco-friendly choice. Include children in a brisk walk to the grocery store, introducing exercise at an early age encourages children to be more active. Walking is actually fun and can lead to an adventure such as a berry picking escapade and a delicious organic reward of a  blackberry pie, smoothie or jam with your find afterwards.
Human beings have become so conflicted and have earned more trust in computers and machinery as opposed to humanity, humans are under the impression that the planet needs saving when in reality it is mankind that needs to be saved.
Love is the key ingredient to any successful recipe including life. When you include love in anything you do it will be more beautiful.  Love is ultimately a choice and so is happiness these two go hand in hand and balance out one another include love into your life it is a choice that is completely rewarding, it feels good, it is uplifting and it is attainable. Did you know also know that kissing releases endorphins? Endorphins make you happy!

ECO- FRIENDLY, FUN AND HEALTHY CHOICES...
  • When cooking, instead of adding salt to the boiling water try to flavor the water with chopped parsley instead. The phytonutrients released into the boiling water also get absorbed into your food. Definitely a better choice over salt! Parsley provides nature’s best carotenoids and is a nutrition powerhouse. 
  • Making Healthy snacking choices is vital for your well being. Did you know that hummus is very rich in protein and it can help fight hunger cravings and balance blood sugar levels? This could in turn help curb excessive snacking.
  • Cotton remnants make great homemade wash cloths, baby wipes, dish cloths, napkins...Don't be wasteful. Everything means something.  
  • Fact not fiction about Parsley and coriander herb/spice which is a healthy, natural and holistic alternative to mouth wash. Parsley and Coriander are rich in the green pigment known as chlorophyll which because of it's alkaline properties cleanses the body in a generic sense. Chlorophyll attacks the bacteria of the mouth thus rendering them ineffective it also possesses detoxifying abilities.
  • Make your own greens at home. It is cost effective and better for you. Invest in some glass bottles, jars and conatiners instead of plastic which is dangerous. Always re-cycle and exercise green and eco friendly ways to live your life. Do your part and be a caring citizen of this planet. Think clean and green.



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