Better Choices for a Better You
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Mindfulness is a quality that every human being already possesses, you just have to learn how to access it. By becoming aware of negative thoughts and emotions that arise, we have more choice in how to handle them in the moment and a better chance of reacting calmly when faced with stress or challenges.
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Our brains are a part of everything we do, so keeping it in shape and cared for is essential. Exercising your brain is just as important as exercising the rest of your body! If you don’t continue to use and exercise your brain as you get older, it could start to affect you later on. Brain activities and games are a great way to improve and preserve your brain’s sharpness, memory, focus, and daily functionality.
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As the weather changes from warm, sunny weather and long days to frigid, snowy temperatures and short days, it can be tough to handle that quick change in seasons, it’s almost like fall wasn’t even here! With the coldest season comes the winter blues.
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Do you ever really stop to think about the foods that you eat and where they come from? The benefits? The drawbacks? I just recently watched a few documentaries in my health promotion classes “What the Health,” and “Forks Over Knives” that really shocked me and make me rethink my diet.
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Happy Fall Y’all! Because it is October 1st, I think it’s definitely necessary to talk about fall and all of the great things about this fabulous season! The fall colors, pumpkin patches, scary movies, Halloween, apples, flannels, sweaters, fall candles, apple cider donuts… I could go on and on! But, the transition to shorter and busier days of fall can be a challenge on not just your schedule, but your health. To help ease the change of seasons, I’m here to give you some tips to get you ready for the colder months to come and keep your mental and physical health in check. Here are 5 Healthy Reasons to Get Excited for Fall!
That old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” has a lot of truth to it. Apples are truly one of nature’s best diet foods and they have a ton of nutritional benefits to them as well. They fill you up for only around 100 calories, and they’re packed with cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. There are TONS of different types to choose from to find the perfect flavor for your taste, not to mention they’re absolutely delicious! A food that tastes great and is great for you? Can’t pass that up!
Visit an apple orchard this fall and spend an afternoon picking your own supply. You’ll have fun while seeing where your food comes from and supporting a local orchard.
You know what they say..”early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise!” This is kind of, in a way, true! Sleep is one of the most important things for our body. With the changes in when the sun rises and sets, it can sometimes mess with our schedules. But, when you get the recommended 8-9 hours of sleep, your body functions so much better and you can get a ton more done with your day when you’re fully rested, not to mention you’ll feel so much better!
Getting enough sleep is one best things you can do for your health, so take this opportunity to stick with a bedtime schedule that’s right for your body’s needs. For a good night’s rest, try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day (even on weekends) and skipping snacks and exercise at least one hour before bedtime. With a full nights rest you’ll feel great and have a ton more energy to enjoy everything the fall season has to offer!
Cooler fall temperatures means it’s time to break out the sweaters, boots, and jackets! But, it’s also a great time to enjoy the outdoors without getting really hot. Researchers suggest doing physical activity outdoors like hiking some trails, biking, going for a run, or even just raking some leaves, relieves more stress and boosts energy levels better than sweating inside the gym. Fall is the perfect time to attempt activities that may have been too taxing in the hot conditions of summer. It’s a lot more pretty outside than inside a gym anyways, so you might as well enjoy the fall colors while they last!
The fall season is prime time for some amazing fruits and veggies. Foods like broccoli, apples, cabbage, eggplant, kale, pumpkin, squash, and dark leafy greens are all in season during the fall and are packed full of tons of nutritional benefits. Incorporating these foods into your meals and trying new recipes during this season is a great way to eat healthy all while giving your body the nutrients it needs.
Not only fruits and veggies, but spices too! Fall is the season for some great spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cloves and of course pumpkin spice! These spices and scents are all staple scents of fall, and they offer plenty of health benefits to add to your diet this fall. So, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on your coffee or bake some into your next meal to make the most of these seasonal spices.
The short days, sicknesses everywhere, and colder weather of fall can sometimes make it hard to keep your health in check. SO here’s a short list of things to keep in mind to make your health a top priority this season:
Thanks for reading and hopefully some of these tips and tricks help you make the most of the season! Happy fall!
Hi everyone, thanks for visiting! Welcome to Mind / Body / Food, your source for tips on how to live a healthy life for a better you.
So, who am I? My name is Cameron and I’m a 21 year old student in my senior year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. I’m majoring in Corporate and Health Communication and minoring in Health Promotion. I love to be active (but also just do nothing, am I right?), spend time outside in the fresh air, hang out with my crazy friends and family, read good books, play with my dogs, drink lots of coffee and of course, eat great food!
I’m an aspiring health communicator/health promotion specialist who wants to work to educate people on how to live a healthy life, because oftentimes people tend to take their health for granted until it is too late. I just want to help people, improve their quality of life, and make a difference.
In this blog, I plan to provide tips, tricks, and information on how to make better choices for a better you for people interested in taking important steps towards living a healthier lifestyle. You can be at any point in your journey to better health, beginning or farther on, it doesn’t matter here! What matters is that you are working towards a better you!
There are a variety of different elements that factor into being a healthy individual, many things you may not even think about! From fitness, to wellness, to food, we’ll talk about it all. I’m not here tell you what you’re doing wrong or tell you how to live your life, just to offer suggestions on how to improve your quality of life, feel good, and be the very best YOU you can be!
So come on in, learn some stuff, grow, and help me help you!