10 minutes of you time!!

What is this you ask if you ? Especially if you are a mother.
This is a concept that can keep a person sane, make you feel better and even get something done.
Can you think of what you might want to do in 10 minutes?
Close your eyes
Walk a short distance
CALL a friend
Enjoy a snack AWAY from your work area
Send an e-mail
Prepare healthy breakfast (which people seem to skip the most)

pray or think positive thoughts!
Let us all try this, might be of help to our health and physic.

"carpe diem"

Don't you just love the move and play Lion King. I did. How can we apply this to our life?
Work hard and focus on what youwant will increase the possibility of gaining your dreams. We must make the most of each day by cherishing asnd celebrating the moment instead of of thinking ahead so much. Stop thinking so much and DO!!!. I just did this the other day by getting a different haircut. Nothing earth shattering but have been putting off the change. Sieze the opportunities while one can.
Go for it Whatever.!!!

healthy superfoods???

Found a great article in family circle. That it was very interesting andwanted to shasre. I try eat some of these on a daily bases which I imagine we all do. So enjoy the upgrade on ideas..
Strawberries, grapefruit, redbells pepers, mixed greens, kale, spinach---natural disease fighters with the mix of fiber, vitamins, minerals.
Fish fatty especially omega acids-twice a week so they say.
Asparagus/organge juice..thought this was an unusual paring..Folate Vit B
Potato salad. WHAT!! rich in vit c and fiber for heart health...and when cooked high amounts of resistanch starch increases fullness and might help lower heart disease. Mis with LOW fat mayo or yogart for healthier dressing.
Guacamole: loaded with monounsatureated fats which reduce heart disease...along with this is salsa. Provide a serving of veggies Vit c and the phytochemicals also..
Basil: great herb which allows one to use less salt and MIGHT make platelets less likely to stick together.
Promegranite juice high in antioxidents
NONfat and lowfat diary yogart, pudding milk..YES,, was somewhat surprised at this, but our bodies do need dairy. Vit D you know.
Oils, olive and canola
Wheat germ....do not hear so much about this latetly but it is a great additive to yogart, cereal, puddings anything like that Vit E With this also WHOLE wheat pasta, bread and cereal. FIBER linked to lower cholestrol plus Vit E and magnesium . along the same lines OAT. soluable fiber
Nuts--got to love them-heart health
Flaxseed..omega-3 can be added to oatmeal, muffins, pancakes salads..etc.
Beans and lentils: high in soluable fiber-easy to eat and taste great.

So eat up with these super healthy foods..and keep the healthy/happiness project going..

Protein

While I have some time, let us move on the protein. Since I am trying to remove most meats from diet, protein has become a challenge. Protein does give the body energy, essential for cells, tissues and organs, so a person can not completely eliminate protein. THAT IS BAD...
So how about trying different types of protein--seeds, nuts, tofu and soy peas, beans.
From an organization called helpguide org, I found some guidelines that I have been trying to follow to keep my protein levels up.
BEANS: black, navy, garbanzos and lentils
NUTS almonds, walnuts, pistachios and pecans
Soy: tofu, soy milk, veggie burgers
avoid salty or sugary nuts..
DOWNsize your protein portions, especially red meat--add more whole grains, vegetables.
Remember fish, chicken turkey are your friends especially hormone free when possible.
So eat on friends and keep up the good fight.

Fats

The good and the bad. Funny thing to have but a group of people where having a debate over fats at the pool on Sunday. (ARE we bored?) No just old. Anyway!!
Had some good discussion that I thought might pass on..
A persons body does need good healthy fat to nourish brain, heart and cells.
So let us think about what are good fats monounsaturated fats from plants oils, avocados, nuts and some seeds (pumpkin and sesame). The lower cholesterol and LDL.
Polyunsaturated fats including Omega;s can be found in fatty fish, unheated sunflower, corn, soybean oils.
The point is to try and introduce these into your diet and keep them going.
REDUCE the saturated fats found in animal sources and whole milk diary.
Trans fats found in vege shortening, some margarine, candies, cookies, snack foods, baked goods and of course fried. So just be aware and be wise.

Setbacks

My daughter and myself have had quite a couple of weeks dealing with all KINDS of setbacks. She is finally getting better and hopefully back to whatever can be normal. Keep us in your thoughts and keep the GOOD KARMA going we need it.
With this in mind I found an article on dealing with setbacks. Everyone has setbacks..HOW do you deal with them? Despair? spin out of control? Steer yourself back to goals?

Let us be one of the "bounce back" people(sparks) Take responsibility when necessary, but watch the blame game. Seek advice if needed.

Do some reevaluating and retooling goals, outlook, whatever you are dealing with.
Don't forget the rewards...be especially good to yourself during these times.
Don't give up or harbor regrets.
A poem by Emerson:
"Finish each day
And be done with it
You have done what you could
Some blunders and
Absurdities have crept in.
Forget them as soon as you can"

HEY a great way to live don't you think? Keep positive and leave yourself in God's hands.

Energy boosting

Can you get some added energy by eating the rights foods? YES, I believe anyway.
I read a couple of articles that agree and have listed some of the top foods. What foods help you guys keep it going?
MORE frequent smaller meals to keep your sugar levels even--first and foremost..
Whole wheat pasta
Oatmeal
Fruit smoothies
peanut butter
Dried fruits
Yams
Beans
Apples
Carrots and chickpeas--I am beginning to put chickpeas into anything I can think of.

Eat breakfast#1 idea for eating for energy
Avoid grease
Whole grains--keep this your brain
Iron-energy boosting mineral