Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Stress Is Eating You Up When we feel stressed, many of us turn to food to ease the tension. This incessant snacking can lead to low energy and excess weight. However, with the right foods in our kitchens, we can literally eat our troubles away. According to an American Psychological Association study, 22 percent of Americans report extreme…
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When you’re stressed, what do you turn to for comfort? Shopping? Meditating? Napping? It turns out that many Americans turn to food. This is known as stress eating or emotional eating. Stress and Eating Believe it or not, a little stress can actually suppress hunger. This is all based on the flight-or-fight principle. The adrenaline…
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Are you planning on decorating your home with pumpkins this holiday season? If you scoop out the pumpkin pulp to make a jack-o-lantern or a pumpkin vase, be sure to keep the pumpkin seeds—they make for a delicious, stress-busting snack. Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) are packed with nutrients, including zinc,…
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