RUNNING INTO "2022" WITH OPTIMISM & ENTHUSIASM

 Happy New Years Eve TLB friends!

IMPROVISE WITH PERSONAL CREATIVITY

Hello TLB friends!

Things continue to be busy at the new house. We accomplished two major "pains taking projects." Hubby and I spent Saturday walking the house first filling out our claim form for issues with our belongings stemming from our move. I always hate that list. Even though for the past 17 months our goods were in climate controlled storage in NJ, we paid handsomely for, and they were crated, I am sad to say we still sustained heat damage and handling issues to some of our most prized possessions. 

Sometimes the sadness of seeing things than mean so much to us being ruined or destroyed can be overwhelming to say the least. But as those of you that move know, this is the reality of relocating. On a positive note, our moving crew was the best we have ever experienced. None of the issues we sustained were anything stemming from them!

The other list that needed to be completed was our move-in list of "to finish" for the builder. We have 60 days to complete this from the time of move-in, so we decided to knock off both in the same day.......boy that was fun..not!

LOOKING FORWARD TO A YEAR OF CHANGE

WELCOME TO 2016 TLB friends!

It was time to jump the plane back to Texas yesterday, and I needed some new reading material. I grabbed a January copy of Oprah's magazine. These words on the front cover sprung out at me.....THE YEAR OF YOU.

Finding Happiness Through Nutrition

Who likes to be happy? What kind of question is that……of course we all want to wake up every morning and feel “happy.” Scientists say we can contribute to regulating our moods by filling our bodies with the right nutrients. Nutrients in the form of vitamins in the food we ingest daily.

Here are the top 10 vitamins that have been proven to boost our mood.

 

·         Magnesium—attributed to development of serotonin, feeling of happiness     

·         Omega-3 Fatty Acids— brain health

·         B6—sends messages from brain to body, regulating brain function 

·         B12— aids in creation of red blood cells and nerves 

·         D—maintains immune system

·         Zinc—role in  supporting healthy immune system protecting gut from damage

·         Calcium—role in protecting bones and blood vessels

·         Folate— helps body create new cells and supports serotonin regulation

·         Iron—role of transporting oxygen to support energy levels/muscle strength

·         Chromium— helps body metabolize food

Below is a very short list of good sources of foods containing these vitamins. You may find many more sources and much more extensive information by logging on to:   http://www.nutrition.gov/

1.      Magnesium—Almonds

2.      Omega 3—Chia seeds

3.      B6—Canned chickpeas

4.      B12—Sockeye Salmon

5.      D—Swordfish

6.      Zinc—Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

7.      Calcium—Yogurt (plain/low-fat)

8.      Folate—Spinach

9.      Iron—Fortified oatmeal (instant)

10.  Chromium--Broccoli

I hope this article contributes in some way to help you on the road to happiness. Knowledge is power----so let’s use it! Take control and start out your 2014 by understanding what it takes to journey into the world of healthy eating.

Wishing you a Happy Day!

Kathleen

****A little added bonus for you—this link takes you to Alton Brown’s video on---

"HOW TO ROAST PUMPKIN SEEDS!"

 

 http://www.foodnetwork.com/roasting-pumpkin-seeds-with-alton/video/index.html

 

THANK YOU--

Sources for today’s article:

Nutrition.gov