This week feels like the week to talk health and wellbeing.

A side salad is a great addition to lunch or dinner. Why not include:

Cucumber – hydrating and anti-inflammatory

Lettuce and leafy greens such as spinach or kale – lower blood pressure and cholesterol, helps with heart health

Tomato – heart health

Beetroot – high fibre, immune system and digestion

Onion – heart health and anti-inflammatory

Corn – health and heart health

Carrot – bones, lower diabetes

Celery – general health and lowers inflammation

Health Tip #28

Stress – we don’t like to admit when we are stressed or overwhelmed. When we feel out of control, many of us act tough, telling others and ourselves that nothing is wrong. Let’s listen to our bodies early warning system. If we are getting headaches, stomach aches, or just generally feeling run down and exhausted it is likely our body telling us to rest and care for ourselves.

Thankfully, we have come a long way from when we were ridiculed for suggesting stress could cause illnesses. The effects and impacts of stress is now recognised and understood by many in the community.

Tips for Managing Stress

Listen to our intuition

Learn to let go of the things we can’t change

Start and end each day with a smile and a gratitude

Meditate and day dream

Be creative

Exercise and rest

Make healthy food and drink choices

Small steps can make a huge positive difference in our lives.