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See what we have going on at Chill on the Hill this year!
6pm at Humboldt Park in Bay View
Get a FREE 10 minute chair massage, learn the basics about essential oils, or make community art. We love Bay View and cannot wait to share our gifts with the community.
JULY 19: CHAIR MASSAGE, ESSENTIAL OILS
AUGUST 2: FAMILY NIGHT! MINDFULNESS ART, ACUPRESSURE FOR COMMON AILMENTS
AUGUST 30: DETAILS COMING SOON...
Raw is only one way to get the vitamins and minerals that our body needs from dark leafy greens. Sneaking them into or adding them on top of a dish is an easy way to get introduced to these nutrient-dense wonders. What are dark, leafy greens you ask? Some common ones are: Spinach, Kale, Watercress, Swiss Chard and lettuces including Arugula and Romaine.
Here are five easy ways to make friends with leafy greens:
Smoothies
Fruit in smoothies easily mask the taste so this is a great place to start if you’re new to greens, but want to up the nutrient value of your morning or post-workout smoothie
Casseroles
Take a dish that’s traditionally not so healthy and add fiber, folate and antioxidants by mixing in one to two cups of Spinach or Kale into lasagna, pot pie or other baked dishes
Sandwiches
Throw a piece of romaine or kale on top of your burger or sandwich for a bit of crunch, texture and even a peppery taste
Breakfast
Throw them on top of your eggs and steam for the last minute of cooking for an easy sautéed green
Freeze 'Em
Have an abundance of greens from your garden, CSA, or farmer’s market run? No problem! Save those precious greens for a winter soup, smoothie, or autumn casserole. Never waste those valuable nutrients again.
Stress is that illusive distraction that can hinder your ability to really focus your attention. With so many potential sources of tension or demands for your attention, the most effective strategies for getting productive have everything to do with first getting grounded.
start where you are. Make it a goal to arrive ten minutes early to work every day. Spend 3-5 minutes just getting adjusted to your environment by getting comfortable, taking a few slow deep belly breaths, and letting go of outside distractions. Breathe in relaxation and breathe out tension.
organize. So much of the day can be wasted on poor organization. Review your schedule, get your work space cleaned up, and prepare for the day. Taking those few extra minutes at the beginning of each day will save a lot of time in the long run.
acknowledge the positives. It is easy to get hung up on short-comings and ways that you can do better- but it is just as easy to give yourself credit for the positives. Let yourself take moments every day to be optimistic, proud, and aware of the good things. Look for the positives and take mental notes of them.
random acts of kindness. This is possibly the easiest and most rewarding daily task! Find opportunities to compliment someone, help them out, or make a moment of their life better in any way. Do this without expectation and for the pure joy of making someone else feel good.
tech-free time. This may be the most challenging of all five! Take a few breaks during the day and leave all of the screens behind. Check messages or make personal calls before or after eating lunch. Try not to distract yourself while you eat. Zoning out on Twitter, Facebook, NPR, etc... is only adding more stress to your day- even if you believe you are getting some down time.
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