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  • Let’s Unwind

    When it comes to unwinding, we all have our preferences on how we choose to relax after a long day or on any day. Personally, I enjoy getting my body moving. Not only is it beneficial for your cardiovascular health but it helps release endorphins, which help lift your mood and reduce stress. We spend a good amount of our day indoors and seated and that’s why I enjoy putting on my running shoes and heading towards a nearby park or running track, especially when the weather is just right. Going out for a walk or a light jog is a great way to spend time away from your devices as these can also contribute to our everyday stress. Taking a breath of fresh air and appreciating the world around you helps you feel a little more present, it helps you slow down. Just make sure to warm up beforehand!

    Walking, jogging or running, you decide! It doesn’t matter which one of these you do, you’ll still manage to benefit physically and mentally from participating in this activity. Combined with a healthy diet, you may see that unwinding in this manner may assist with weight management and developing stronger muscles, if that happens to be your goal. Otherwise, your mind and emotions will repay you for unwinding in this manner by allowing you to improve your sleep and insomnia, if this is something you struggle with. If depression and anxiety are other wellness concerns, running or walking can also aide in reducing the symptoms of these mental stressors. In the end, it is up to you to choose an approach and enjoy the benefits. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t someone who enjoyed running or going out for walks until I directly noticed all of the positive impacts it had on my overall wellbeing and now it’s become one of my favorite activities!

  • The Magic of Avocado

    Health & Beauty Benefits

    Avocado is more than just a delicious, creamy fruit that many individuals incorporate as a sweet or savory part of their meal and as a beauty and wellness blog, it is our duty to share why you should incorporate it into your own meals as well! Plump and elastic skin! Aside from following a skin care routine, you’ll want to know that consuming avocado can improve your facial elasticity and keeps it hydrated. Avocados are infamously known for being high in fiber, antioxidants and a healthy fat. High fiber fruits will aide in digestive health and regularity. The high levels of potassium present in this fruit will also aide in lowering blood pressure, cardiovascular inflammation, prevents cataracts and protects against UV light damage. Our bodies also process carotenoids found in avocado, turning them into vitamin A which is known to support healthy vision and a healthy immune system. For those who are pregnant, avocados may aide in preventing innate irregularities at birth.

    Ways to Eat Avocado

    You might be wondering how you can begin to add this fruit to your everyday meals. It’s really quite simple. Due to its creamy and mild earthy flavor, it is extremely versatile and can be very easily included in your meals or even utilized as a substitute for foods like butter and mayonnaise. A favorite amongst avocado enthusiasts is of course the avocado toast! You can make your own variation of it depending on your preference. Mashed avocado is spread onto a slice of toast and usually topped with a poached egg, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Considering that avocado happens to be a fruit, it can be blended into smoothies too. Blend it with your favorite fruit or vegetable smoothie for that creamy texture and added health benefits. As someone who grew up eating avocados on pretty much a daily basis, I’ve learned that you can have avocado with anything, at any time, so long as you’re enjoying it!