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Healthy Facts: A whole lot of whole grains No saturated fat Dates promote digestive health 60 Min Cook Time | 15 Min Prep Time | Serves 6 | 260 Calories per Serving Ingredients 4 slices whole-grain bread 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3...
Read MoreHealthy Facts: Arugula is a low-cal, nutrient-rich food that’s great for weight loss Radicchio and arugula are rich sources of bone-strengthening vitamin K Leafy green veggies contain lots of minerals that support a healthy body and mind Goat cheese is high in medium-chain fatty acids that improve cholesterol levels and help the body burn fat...
Read MoreHealthy Facts: Alligator meat contains 46 grams of muscle-building protein, as well as all essential amino acids needed to maintain and build new cells Specific molecules — as well as omega-3 healthy fats — in zucchini and yellow squash can lower inflammation and prevent cancer Sulfides in garlic and onions fight the effects of oxidative...
Read MoreI ran a work shop recently about Aspergers and autistic spectrum disorder. I began with and over-view of the history of the diagnosis and recommended treatments. It certainly painted an unsettling picture, and one which illustrates my assertion that mental health is only now beginning to emerge from the dark ages. The Aspergers timeline In...
Read MoreThe phone rings. As you pick it up, your partner says, “I don’t want to talk to so-and-so.” Sure enough, so-and-so is on the line and you have a decision to make: Do you tell a little white lie, or hang your partner out to dry? “The real danger comes in the risk of becoming...
Read MoreHappy Monday! If you’re feeling a little low on motivation today, take some inspiration from these picture quotes. Quotes Michael Landon, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Walt Disney and more. “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful” – Joshua J.Marine “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run” – Babe...
Read MoreThe Rumor: Sighing means you’re sad or upset Remember in Casablanca when Ingrid Bergman said, “Play it, Sam,” and we got: “You must remember this. A kiss is just a kiss. A sigh is just a sigh…”? It’s a great cinematic moment that shows how common it is to let loose great big sighs when we’re...
Read MoreThink about how often you misplace regular, everyday items — your cellphone, keys, money, sunglasses. Annoying, right? Yet we all do it. (On Seinfeld, the gang even misplaced Kramer’s car in a parking garage!) If you’re like me, at some point you’ve probably wondered why you mislay things in the first place. I mean, it was just...
Read MoreIn today’s society, mental health issues are prevalent and work can often be a contributing factor towards the way we feel within ourselves. Of course, serious mental health problems cannot be fixed by a few simple changes or habits but being kinder to yourself in the workplace is always something that makes daily life a...
Read MoreHow come some people are more resilient than others? When things go wrong, they are able to ‘bounce back’. They have an approach to life which helps them deal with the inevitable ups and downs. When ‘life’ happens, they deal with it, learn from it and move on. Wouldn’t it be great if you could...
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