#holistic food

[manjirinadkarni]

Happiness Chemicals

[reality-detective]

Best Herb for Heart and Blood Pressure. 🤔

[sidewalkchemistry]

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[healthy-liiviing]

12 Tips for Better Sleep Hygieneno

12 Tips for Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Better Sleep Hygiene

Here are 12 key tips to develop healthy sleep habits and improve your sleep hygiene:

Consistency is Key: Establish a consistent sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up at roughly the same time each day, even on weekends. This regulates your body's natural sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm).

Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Wind down before bed with calming activities like taking a warm bath, reading a book (avoid screens!), or light stretching. This signals to your body that it's time to prepare for sleep.

Bedroom Sanctuary: Create a sleep-conducive environment. Your bedroom should be dark, quiet, cool, and clutter-free. Invest in blackout curtains, earplugs, and a comfortable mattress and pillows.

Embrace the Sunshine: Get natural light exposure in the morning. Sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm and promotes daytime alertness. Open the curtains or take a walk outside for a morning energy boost.

Hydration Hero: Stay hydrated throughout the day, but avoid excessive fluids close to bedtime. Dehydration can disrupt sleep, but a full bladder can too, so find a balance.

Power Down Before Bed: Avoid screen time (phones, laptops, TVs) for at least an hour before sleep. The blue light emitted from electronic devices disrupts melatonin production, a hormone that regulates sleep.

Exercise Regularly: Engage in regular physical activity, but avoid strenuous workouts close to bedtime. Exercise promotes better sleep quality, but intense exercise can be too stimulating before sleep.

Tame the Caffeine Monster: Limit caffeine intake, especially in the afternoon and evening. Caffeine is a stimulant that can interfere with sleep.

Lighten Up on Evening Meals: Avoid heavy meals and sugary foods before bed. Opt for a light, healthy dinner that won't weigh you down or cause heartburn while sleeping.

Wind Down with Relaxation Techniques: Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing meditation or progressive muscle relaxation before bed to calm your mind and body and prepare for sleep.

Don't Force Sleep: If you can't fall asleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed and do a relaxing activity until you feel tired. Don't lie in bed awake for long periods, as this can create anxiety about sleep.

Create a Sleep Schedule for Pets: If you share your bed with pets, establish a sleep schedule for them too. This ensures they don't disrupt your sleep with nighttime activities.

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[mensministry]

Ästad Vingård’s Äng restaurant, Halland, Sweden,

Norm Architects

[morethansalad]

I just wanted to share with you all that there's this bundle sale (until Jan 8th, 2023) for plant-based lifestyle ebooks, guides, courses, and recipes. I'm not associated with it and I tend to find these things a bit gimmicky, but there are a few people who have offered up full-content products (so, it's a good sale to take up, especially if you are one of the following).

I would say it's great if you are:

a vegan athlete,

wanting guidance on eating more whole food plant based or raw vegan,

new to juicing,

needing help with meal planning,

wanting a workout plan to follow,

struggle with plant-based holiday dishes and/or plant-based recipes for your kids,

wanting to learn to grow microgreens/sprouts,

or new to veganism/plant-based living (I definitely think that's THE target audience).

[rosesirene]

my household someday <3

[eatclean-bewhole]

[crosstheveil]

Health: Food Recommendations

Protein

Fresh, pasture-raised meat: beef, lamb, game, chicken, turkey, duck, and other fowl.

Organ meat: from pastured animals (especially liver).

Seafood: all types from deep sea waters (including salmon, tuna, and swordfish), fresh shellfish in season, and fish eggs.

Poultry: fresh eggs from pastured poultry.

Fermented soy products: organic, in small amounts.

Fat

Dairy fat: fresh butter and cream from pasture-fed cows (preferably raw and cultured).

Animal fat: lard and fats from beef, lamb, goose, duck (all from pastured animals).

Oils: extra virgin olive oil, unrefined flax seed oil (in small amounts), coconut oil, and palm oil.

Dairy

Milk: raw, whole milk from traditional breeds of pasture-fed cows and goats.

Cultured dairy: yogurt, piima milk, kefir, and raw cheese.

Carbohydrates

Grains: organic whole grain products like oats or barley (properly treated for phytate removal), sourdough, sprouted grain bread, and soaked/sprouted cereal grains.

Legumes: soaked and fermented varieties including lentils, beans, and chickpeas.

Seeds and nuts: sprouted or soaked.

Produce: fresh fruits and vegetables, both raw and cooked, along with fermented vegetables.

Beverages

Water: filtered, high-mineral water.

Fermented drinks: lacto-fermented drinks from grain or fruit.

Broths: meat stocks and vegetable broths.

Condiments

Seasonings: unrefined sea salt, raw vinegar, spices (in moderation), and fresh herbs.

Fermented sauces: naturally fermented soy sauce and fish sauce.

Superfoods

Optimization: acerola powder, amalaki powder, azomite mineral powder, bee pollen, bitters, blue-green algae, borage oil or black currant oil, chlorella, cod liver oil, colostrum, evening primrose oil, glandular and organ extracts, kelp, kombucha, noni juice, nutritional yeast, probiotics, spirulina, wheat germ oil.

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Hugo Friedkin fictive with swirling + slime + clay popping stims in yellow + blue + reds!

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[manjirinadkarni]

9 Ayurvedic foods for Healthy Hair

✅ Ghee- Ghee is excellent for your hair. It is rich in vitamins A, D, and E, which are vital for healthy hair, bones and skin. It balances both Pitta and Vata while nourishing Kapha keeping your hair strong, shiny and prevents early greying. ✅ Sesame seeds - Sesame seeds and oil are both best for Vata balance, Sesame seeds are rich in calcium and can help with hair growth as well as strengthening of the hair. ✅ Fenugreek seeds - Fenugreek seeds which are popular for balancing blood sugar, also promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. The protein, phytochemicals present in fenugreek seeds help to nourish the hair follicles, improve scalp circulation, and promote healthy hair growth. These also help counter hormonal hair loss. ✅ Moringa- Moringa is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can protect your hair follicles from damage, balance the hormones and slow the effects of aging, including hair-greying. ✅ Almonds -. Almonds give you a boost of good protein and calcium that work as blocks for building hair, vit E, omega -3 fatty acids and biotin. Eat 4-6 almonds soaked in water overnight after removing the peels as a hair tonic. ✅ Amla berries - Amla is a Rasayana that supports your entire body head to toe, and has an amazing effect on your hair. It improves the texture of hair, helps get rid of split ends, nourishes hair follicles and also prevents premature greying. ✅ Coconut oil - Coconut oil is a natural saturated fat and helps calm scale irritation, flaking and itching. The fats help seal in hair moisture and the phytonutrients support hair growth and prevent dryness and brittleness of hair. ✅ Curry leaves- Curry leaves contain vitamin C, vitamin B, proteins, and antioxidants, all of which contribute to cellular regeneration and promote healthy circulation to the blood vessels in the scalp. ✅ Spinach - Spinach is a healthy green vegetable that's loaded with beneficial nutrients like folate, iron, and vitamins A and C, all of which are important for hair growth

Which of these is your favourite?

[reality-detective]

Replace your table salt with Celtic Salt 🤔

Barbara O'Neill

[sidewalkchemistry]

‘When scientists like me advocate for healthy and environmentally-friendly eating, it’s often said we’re sitting in our ivory towers promoting something financially out of reach for most people. This study shows it’s quite the opposite. These diets could be better for your bank balance as well as for your health and...the planet.’

Oxford University research has today revealed that, in countries such as the US, the UK, Australia and across Western Europe, adopting a vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian diet could slash your food bill by up to one-third.

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It found that in high-income countries:

Vegan diets were the most affordable and reduced food costs by up to one third.

Vegetarian diets were a close second.

Flexitarian diets with low amounts of meat and dairy reduced costs by 14%.

By contrast, pescatarian diets increased costs by up to 2%.

[hotsugarbyglassanimals]

anytime i see the word “holistic” used in relation to medical stuff i am on edge. my classmate’s research project uses that word and focuses on the effects of a dietary fat on bipolar disorder and im just like. look whatever fucking thing you come up with isn’t going to be worth cutting out a significant part of nutrition for whatever minimal impact it might have, if any, when there are far more viable treatment options that cover a lot of ground

[healthy-liiviing]

8 healthy habits

Fuel Your Body Right: Prioritize whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. Limit processed foods, sugary drinks, and unhealthy fats for sustained energy and a balanced mood.

Move It or Lose It: Engage in regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes most days). Walking, swimming, cycling, dancing - find activities you enjoy to boost mood, reduce stress, and improve overall health.

Sleep Like a Champ: Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. Develop a consistent sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine, and optimize your sleep environment for darkness, quiet, and coolness.

Mind Your Stress: Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your mental and physical well-being. Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or spending time in nature to manage stress effectively.

Connect and Belong: Nurture relationships with loved ones, family, and friends. Strong social connections provide emotional support, a sense of belonging, and can buffer stress. Join a club or social group to expand your network.

Find Your Joy: Make time for hobbies and activities that bring you pleasure and relaxation. It could be reading, listening to music, spending time in nature, or pursuing creative outlets. Prioritize activities that uplift your mood and reduce stress.

Challenge Your Mind: Engage in activities that stimulate your brain and keep you sharp. Learn a new language, play brain games, read challenging books, or take up a new hobby that requires learning new skills.

Embrace Gratitude: Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Reflect on the positive aspects of your life, express appreciation for the good things, and practice thankfulness. This can significantly improve your mood and overall well-being.pen_spark

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