"Read before you eat it"

Misinterpreting Food Labels

I have learned the hard way-at first I believed most  everything that was on the labels -That can be misleading and information -not quite so precise-
"Extra lean" probably better than "lean" which can contain twice as much fat as you should be consuming daily. "Low calorie "label gives you 40 cal.or fewer per serving but "light" hs no strict definition.It could be lighter in colour.."Reduced fat" label has at least  two  grains but not neccessarly
whole grains which are better nutritionally. If it is not a whole grain then the nutrients have been milled out...
More on labels next week-until then       "Read ,before you eat it"

Are you stressed....?

How do you describe yourself?

1.Do you procrastinate frequently? .
2.Prepare lists of "to do's"chores or errands.
3.How does fitness work into your life?
4.Have you considered a "wellness way" of living each day?

There are some healthy ways to cope with stress
1. Be realistic
2. Shed the superman /woman outfit
3. No-one  is perfect, give yourself a break
4  Don't plan too far ahead

Are you familiar with Mint... green leafy ?

Peppermint

Speariiment

Today I will talk about "Mint" Did you know that there are a least 25 different species of mentha mint, The mints that we all refer to are from the Mentha genus. Most mints have square stems and grow about a foot tall. They have  flowers atop the stems and are very fragrant. Most Mints have the same nutritional value as greens-fair amounts of calcium and potassium and vit. A and  many other nutrients. Peppermint mint is used medicinally for settling a upset tummy. Dry some mint before flowering and use 2 Tbsp in a tea pot. Steep 5-10 min. and make a cup of tea , Mojita mint-cocktails. There is Apple, chocolate,english, moroccan, banana, orange, lemon, ginger and more......
It is best grown from plants-

Enjoy-be a little adventurous !

Have a happy and mindful week.......Hippo

Compassionate or not?

Compassion is sometimes regarded as emotional in nature. It is like wishing to assist to help alleviate  another person's suffering-somewhat like "altruism" or perhaps like a "golden rule". Do onto others as you would have them do onto you.... The definition of compassion is to suffer together with...If you have compassion, it is a great virtue.
So , I hope that you work at it each and every opportunity that comes your way.....

As you age -Are you too trusting?

Seniors that feel this way should be extremely cautious, as it puts you at a risk for exploitation and abuse. In a recent study that has been done, it suggests that many older people have difficulty recognizing  untrustworthy faces. Apparently there is a drop in activity as you age, in the area in the brain that could play a  role of assessing trust and risk. The area is the anterior insula. This area deals with gut feelings that informs and assists in  some decision making . Our risk assessment  area may dissipate somewhat  with age. The vibes that we get (positive or negative) about folks that we meet
may not be as accurate as we age.
So , don't fret about this -just take steps to be extra cautious about your judgement without carrying it to an extreme.

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to live each day- Mindfully and Healthy and Happy!

Hippo

What do you think of yourself?

Your mindfulness requires continuous effort.  Do not let anyone tell you are not good enough, sometimes we try too hard and thinking that we have to do everything flawlessly. This can be tricky.
It is quite fine to be in the present moment, (that is mindfulness)  but we have to remember that we will be distracted many times a day. That is the tricky business coming back to a mindfull mode. Remember each moment is a separate sparkling moment , so do not allow failure to be forever. Each is a new moment.
So just revive your commitment in all moments following a distraction.. Noticing our distractions is not a failure. It should be a great moment.
Enjoy the lovely weather that has arrived. Make a great week each and every day. Talk to you next week.
Hippo

Each moment we live is a chance to be mindful......

Hi
How did being a little more mindful work for you? It worked for me and has also made me a follower of mindfulness.

More tips to assist you along the way:

1. Stress-proof your brain-
stress is at the root of most of our problems..

2. Don't be as mindset as formerly-loosen up and listen to other ideas-be more open minded.

3. Mindfulness is a way of living, not just a practice. You will have more caring and awareness
in everything that you do

4. Anyone can learn to be mindful-it does not require you to change your beliefs and there will be     benefits.

5. In our complex world we need  mindfulness.

6. Think about times that you are most mindful.

Have a great week-and be mindful...Hippo