Brain Food

Stressed out? School, work, family and finances are all reasons to be overwhelmed. If you're like me, your brain may feel like its set to Snap, Crackle & Pop!~ However, there are "Brain Foods" that can help you keep calm and focused.

 1) Coffee: The antioxidants and caffiene found in coffee can not only keep you focused, but researchers have found that it has preventive affects to protect your brain from dieases such as Alzheimer's.

2.) Chocolate: Researchers have known for awhile that chocolate can lower blood pressure causing your mind to be calm and sharp, but have recently found that as little as 1/3oz can prevent age related memory loss.

3.) Apples: These little beauties are chalk full of a plant chemical called quercetin. Quercetin is a great to get you brain juices flowing and it "defends your brain cells from free radical attacks which can damage the outer lining of delicate neurons and eventually lead to cognitive decline". Guess there is some truth to an apple an day!~ 

4.) Gum: While not actually a food, gum can help keep you focused on the task at hand. Gum can also help with cravings in between meals!~

Greens Please!~

 

Did you know that Broccoli is rich in calcium? It is also a great source of Beta Carotene & Vitamin C, two awesome antioxidants that aid your body in fighting off several cancers, heart disease and high blood pressure!~ But the Broccoli benefits don't stop there, just one cup on broccoli can boost your immune system and ward off illness, Annndd because it is high in potassium it can boost your brain function and help your body's muscles grow!~  What a Mighty Green Machine!~ Power to the day, and get in your serving of broccoli!~ 

For a quick lunch like mine warm up a bag of Lisa's Organic Broccoli & Gorgonzola Bleu Cheese with a cup of brown rice. (I had some left over from a previous meal, seasoned with garlic & parsley) Combine the two & enjoy!~

The Start of My Insanity!~

Good Morning Everyone!~ How are you starting your morning off? Going to work, to school, sleeping in or maybe getting in your daily workout? I'm all 

set with my 32oz of ice-cold water & my Insanity workout!~ While this isn't my first time doing the Insanity workout, it's a new start in trying to finish it all the way to the end!~ *Fingers Crossed* However your starting off your day, remember to drink plenty of water (like more than you thought you possibly could) & take extra steps to burn more calories!~(Parking farther away, Walking to lunch instead of driving, taking the stairs, maybe even set aside part of your lunch break to go for a walk) Power to the Day Everyone!~

Welcome!~

Everyday is a new day, a new challenge and a new opportunity!~ Here you will be able to find ways to improve your health & feel good about yourself. Whether you have 1lb to lose or 100lbs you are welcome here!~