Make Your Mind Happier and Healthier With These Tips

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When someone asks you about your health, what do you immediately think of? Your body and physical health, of course, but that shouldn’t be the case. Yes, most of us link the term ‘health’ to our physical health. But as well as referring to the condition of our body, it also links to our mind, and it’s important to remember that.

 

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To keep our bodies in good shape, we eat the right foods and hit the gym regularly, but what are we doing for our minds? The truth is that most of us are doing very little to keep our minds healthy, which has meant an increase in mental health problems over the past few years. Want to make your mind healthier and happier? Here're a few things that you can do to help to boost your mental health.

 

Learn to be more positive

We’ve all heard how important being positive is to our minds, but how many of us would actually call ourselves positive people? The truth is, very few of us have mastered the art of positivity, most of us, sadly, are pessimists, not optimists. The good news is that it’s never too late to change your mindset to make yourself more positive.

Of course, thanks to our star sign, some of us are more negative than others. Depending on when we are born, we each have a star sign that affects many aspects of our lives, including how negative or positive we are. The levels of positivity and negativity that we feel, also tend to go up and down throughout the year, depending on how the planets are aligned. To find out how your star sign will affect you this month, you can check out your pisces monthly horoscope online.

While your star sign does affect your positivity, no matter how much of a negative person you are, you can still change that. It might take more hard work, but it is possible. The most important things that you can do is tackle every issue or problem in a positive way. For instance, say you lose your job. Don’t think of it as a bag thing, see it as a chance to spread your wings and gain new experience. Being positive is about changing your perception of situations.

 

Make meditation part of your life

When it comes to keeping our minds healthy, one of the best ways to go about it is by meditating every day. You may not be keen on the idea of meditation, but if you want a happier mind, it’s something that you must, at least, try.

It may take some getting used to, but meditation has some fantastic effects on the mind. From calming and soothing it to making it easier for you to concentrate and get to sleep, meditation has some fantastic benefits. The great thing about meditation is that there are so many different forms to try, from yoga to tai chi. So if one type of meditation doesn’t work for you, give another a go.

 

Surround yourself with the right people

Don’t spend time with dpeople who don’t make you feel good, as this will cause damage to your mental health. Use your time wisely and don’t waste it on people who aren’t worth it. Surround yourself with people who help you to grow, boost your confidence and make you more positive.

 

So there you have it, everything that you need to know about making your mind healthier and happier.

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4th of July Weekend: Healthy Eats

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Just because it's a holiday weekend, doesn't mean you have to indulge in all of those high calorie foods and then regret the decision later (blame it on the holiday eh.) You can still eat amazingly good food while sticking to that diet or healthy meal plan that tests your will power everyday (this is ME!) 

I have composed some links to recipes that are sure to be good to you this holiday season. 

HAPPY 4TH!! 

 

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ROASTED TOMATOES, PESTO & MOZZARELLA BURGERS 

http://www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride/archives/16303/

 

 

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Eating Healthy in an Unhealthy Economy

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There’s no question that many of the least expensive foods – like starchy foods, sugars, and fats – are also the ones that provide less nutrition than the more expensive items like fruits, vegetables, and healthy sources of protein. But eating well and saving money can go hand-in-hand.

Here are some tips to get you started from nutrition experts at Herbalife:


  • Go vegetarian once a week. Combining grains, like rice or corn, with beans, split peas, or lentils, is an inexpensive way to include good quality protein in the diet. Use seasoning to enhance the flavor in dishes like curried lentils with brown rice or spicy black bean soup with cornbread or corn tortillas. Round out the menu with a salad or some fruit in season, and you've got a nutrition-packed meal for pennies per person.
  • Skip the drive-through. A protein-packed meal replacement shake like Herbalife® Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, mixed in the blender with milk (or soy milk) and fresh or frozen fruit, can provide more healthy nutrition for a lot less money than fast food choices–while still delivering convenience and nutritional value.
  • Freeze the season. Frozen fruits and vegetables are as nutritionally valuable as fresh—in fact, in some cases freezing may preserve more nutrients because the foods are processed so quickly after harvest. Shop the farmer’s markets, buy what’s in season, and freeze it. Frozen pre-made side dishes and vegetables with sauces on them cost more, too. It’s less expensive and better for you to purchase plain vegetables and season them yourself.
  • Frozen meals are convenient, but they can be pricey. And, these meals often don’t feel complete unless you add a salad, vegetable or fruit to them, which drives up the total cost of the meal. Instead, cook in bulk some one-dish meals, such as soups, stews, or pasta dishes, and freeze individual portions for workday lunches. Don’t let a thinner wallet lead to a thicker waistline. With a little planning, you can watch your budget and still eat well.

Susan Bowerman is a consultant to Herbalife.

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Heart Healthy Living

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Taken from handsonsuperhealth.com 

Taken from handsonsuperhealth.com 

Good Nutrition is the new BLACK and more people seem to be jumping on this train lately. With the days getting hotter, humid and excruciating, everyone should make it a habit to practice good habits because your heart depends on it. If you are looking for some motivation to get on heart healthy path, check out some tips below.... 


  • Crash Diets (a NO GO.) It seems as though everyday someone is creating some new diet fad that everyone seems to want to try, but crash dieting does not help when you are trying to improve your health. Diets that target one type of food group (i.e. those no carbs diet) do not help either. You should try to eat a colorful meal that includes lean meats (proteins,) veggies, fruits and whole grains possess long lasting benefits and results for your body.

  • Say NO to overeating. LOL this has been my problem since I was a child. Although I have always had a small athletic build, eating is my weakness. We all know that overeating can cause excessive weight gain, my it has also been the cause of diabetes, high cholesterol and heart attacks. Eat in moderation and those recommended six meals/day. 

  • Cut WAY down on the salt.  We all know that sodium/salt increases your blood pressure but boy don't we love it. The recommended amount of salt is no more than a teaspoon a day, and if you are a person who already has high blood pressure, I would suggest you cut it out completely. You should always check the sodium content on canned or boxed food and just be conscious of your intake. 

  • Leaner meats. Red meat is usually high in saturated fat, showing that it can be bad for your heart, but that doesn't mean you have to cut it out entirely. Choose your meat wisely and opt for learner cuts and cut that fat out that many of us love. Try to eat more flank, tenderloin or sirloins or turkey and chicken breasts. Also be mindful of meats with steroids (most grocery stores are making it a point for brands to put whether their meat contains steroids on the packaging so look out for that.)

  • More fish. Most of us know that fish is good for you, but that doesn't mean you need to go eating just fried fish for that added flavor content. Try grilling or roasting fish high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids as an alternative (like salmon and tuna.) 

  • Whole grains. Whole grains have been shown to control blood sugar, helping to reduce the risk of diabetes by about 20-30%. Eat more whole wheat breads, oatmeal, brown and wild rice.

  • Less deli meats.  Sure, I definitely thought that eating deli meat was healthier than eating in other types of meat and boy was I wrong! Delis have been shown to contain salts, nitrates and preservatives that  can be bad for the heart. Try whole chicken breasts next time you are thinking about that Subway sandwich. 

  • Eat less when eating out. Just because the restaurants pack more food on that plate than you can handle doesn't mean that you should consume it all. How about saving yourself that guilt and money.... Eat half at the restaurant and save the other for lunch tomorrow (you can thank me later.) 

  • Fiber. Fiber is AHA-mazing! It absorbs fat during digestion reduces artery swelling and also helps maintain weight control (makes you feel fuller faster.) Eat more fruits, veggies, nuts and beans or invest in an all natural fiber powder and add to your water or organic teas (I LOVE the Fiber complex from Herbalife in Apple.) 


What are you eating to stay heart healthy?