If you find yourself feeling anxious, jumpy, and panicky
mid-afternoon, or lethargic, uncomfortable and sluggish, it could be your lunch
stressing you out, rather than your job!
*Don't rush
your lunch. The faster you eat, the more likely you are to swallow air, which
can cause wind, bloating and abdominal pain. People often swallow too much air
as a reaction to stress. Try to sit quietly during and after lunch (preferably away from your desk!) A huge
amount of blood - 40 percent of your blood supply - passes through the
digestive system after a meal, allowing the nourishment to be absorbed and
distributed throughout the body. You shouldn't even shop, let alone exercise,
after eating because activity will divert most of the blood from the digestive
system to help muscles perform.
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Try a breakfast without grains! Nix the cereal, smoothie, or eggs this week and mix it up! This recipe is easy to whip up and contains few ingredients. Full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats! Make ahead of time and eat throughout the week!
SWEET POTATO AND BEET HASH
INGREDIENTS: (Organic if possible)
2 large sweet
potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 large beets,
peeled and cubed
2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
Sea Salt and Black
Pepper
4 slices turkey bacon
(nitrate and antibiotic-free)
2 small onions, diced
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven
to 400 degrees F. Toss the sweet potatoes and beets with coconut oil and
season with sea salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30
minutes.
- In a skillet
over medium heat, add the turkey bacon and cook until bacon is crispy. Add
the onions and season with sea salt. Cook until onions caramelize. Add the
sweet potatoes and beets to the pan and stir, cooking for another 5
minutes.
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Letting
yourself get too hungry is a recipe for overeating --
especially those foods you most want to keep to smaller portions. Snacking is a
smart way to make sure you're not ravenous come dinnertime. But snack choice is
crucial to both keeping you full and keeping your healthy eating plans on track. A treat is purely for enjoyment, while a
snack is something you eat between meals to stave off hunger. Nuts or fruit or
cheese could be a good snack, but chocolate? A treat.
Here is something different I like to make as a snack and have on hand for the week.
NACHO SEASONED ROASTED CHICKPEAS
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
2 (14 oz.) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp chili powder
Sea Salt, as desired
Directions:
- Preheat oven to
400˚F,
- Mix chickpeas with
oil and spices until evenly coated.
- Spread chickpeas
evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes
or until crispy (shake pan occasionally during the cooking time to ensure
an even roast).
- Serve immediately.
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Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
