Tips of the week

Hi Everyone,

As a write, the sounds of summer are abundant.  The cicada sounds provide an orchestra in my backyard and the bees buzz around the butterfly bushes right outside my front dining room window.  

These sounds of nature are comforting and give me a sense of calm and ease.  

I found the tips for this week in a magazine a friend gave me entitled Whole Living.  There were two tips that struck me as really helpful.  Here they are:

1. Beat the afternoon slump: Instead of reaching for candy or a coffee when you are feeling tired in the afternoon, for protein.  Try almonds or some other nut or a hard boiled egg.  "Amino acids,... do a better job of stimulating the brain cells that help keep us awake and alert than do any other nutrients, a study published in the journal Neuron notes. Bonus: The neurons switched on by amino acids also tell your body to burn calories, suggesting that the right bite may actually kick up your metabolism."

2.  Walk Off Cravings: Craving sugar?  "Employees who took a brisk walk ate half as much chocolate afterward as those who rested at their desks.  The theory? The natural boost from walking may prevent people from resorting to treats for a hit of energy, scientists at the University of Exeter explain."

These tips were taken from the May 2012 issue of Whole Living, page 60.

Have a great rest of the week!  

Lysa I