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For many people, meals are eaten on the go or while distracted doing other things, like sitting at your computer, watching TV, or driving between destinations. When was the last time you had a meal while not simultaneously doing something else? Share in the comments! #health #wellness #nutrition #coaching #healthylifestyle #healthyateverysize #mindfulness 
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 The health benefits of garlic -high in antioxidants with powerful antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase, enzymes which generate inflammatory prostaglandins and thromboxanes.
This is functional food at its best! Definitely allowing "Food to be thy medicine"... In the last decade it has been discovered that allicin, the most active ingredient in garlic, becomes almost entirely deactivated when heat is applied to it. Basically, allicin is made from the protein in garlic called alliin and a heat sensitive enzyme called alliinase which when these combine it creates the coveted allicin. The way this occurs is when garlic has either been chewed (raw), crushed or sliced but not when immediately heated... So how do you make sure you get Allicin when using garlic during meal prepping and cooking?? Simple- you crush, chop or mince garlic and keep it away from heat for 10 minutes. During this time the maximum allicin is created and stays intact during cooking. You can then fry, saute, bake to your heart’s content and still get all its medicine. Allicin may help guard against health issues like heart disease and cancer. It may also protect against health issues that impact your blood vessels and help lower your: Blood sugar Blood pressure Lipids or molecules within your blood and cells made up fats and proteins Some studies have also found that allicin may help your muscles recover faster after you work out. And the compound is thought to support immune health by warding off agents that cause illness such as virus and fungus. So remember "press and rest" for 10 minutes before adding any heat to your garlic.. Mental health care for all: let's make it a reality  A workout buddy is super helpful if you’re trying to stay motivated - but you’ve got to find someone who will INSPIRE you, not discourage you. Just like any partnership, it might take some time to find the right match. The person you work out with should be supportive of your goals, available regularly, and should also be able to keep up with you and/or push your limits. Start making a list of people who might fit the bill! Please don't hesitate to ask questions... With Gratitude Linnette #health #wellness #nutrition #coaching  So often, we go through our days completely distracted and inattentive to the sensations and feelings of our bodies. A body scan is an opportunity to check in with your body and pay close attention to any messages that it’s trying to send you while encouraging the release of excess tension. Basically, you’ll lay down and bring your attention to one end of your body (your head or your feet) and slowly move and refocus that attention up or down and along the whole of your body. Has anyone here tried body scanning? If so, share your experience in the comments! Please don't hesitate to ask questions... or check out www.5elementscoaching.org... #health #wellness #nutrition #coaching #healthylifestyle #healthyateverysize #mindfulness  |
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