Tag Archive: firstfoods

An Attitude of Gratitude

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Gratitude is good for your mental health.  Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what a person receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude or thankfulness, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. In the process, they usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, being thankful …

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Fear and Coping During the COVID-19 Virus

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Fear of the unknown has always been part of our story as human beings. One reason that we are so scared of COVID-19 is there is a lot that we don’t know, which is something that can lead to stress and anxiety. 

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Intentions for the New Year and New Decade

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I adore the beginning of a new year. It is full of so much excitement and potential. It is a great time to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the coming one. When setting our goals and intentions, we can rattle off a list of some things in our head, usually about …

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Volunteering…. Help Yourself by Helping Others

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  Can helping others help ourselves? Most of us know that if we eat our fruit and veggies, exercise often, and avoid smoking, we have a better chance of living longer and healthier lives. But your doctor may not have told you that regularly giving to others should perhaps be added to that healthy checklist. …

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Beat Cravings With These 6 Simple Tricks

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No matter how hard we try to stick with our healthy eating habits, hard-to-control cravings always seem to come knocking at the door. Satisfying your sweet tooth with an occasional decadent indulgence is totally OK, but giving into it more often can halt your health progress dead in its tracks. Suppress the urge to splurge …

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Why Love is Great for Your Health

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  LOVE comes in all shapes and sizes – boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife…. and your best friends and family. Regardless of your relationship status, Celebrate Love because LOVE makes us happier and healthier. Here are some of the ways that Love is good for your health.

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New Year’s Dream Jar ~ What is Your Dream?

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I know most of you associate me with yummy recipes, but for me, soul food is the most important food, and I make it a point to feed my soul often.  I don’t know about you, but for me, the New Year’s resolution thing, just doesn’t work. I was looking for a positive alternative, that …

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5 Simple Ways to Focus on Your Relationships this Holiday Season

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Healthy relationships are one of the key necessities in life. It is vital to look beyond nourishing our physical body, and focus on that which nourishes our heart and soul. From friendships and marriages to siblings and co-workers, our relationships cultivate a community of companionship and support.

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