Down To Earth 🌎

Happy Friday! We made it through the week! 🎉

Let's kick off the weekend with some uplifting life hacks!

🥗 Green Is the New Black: The Mediterranean Diet Gets a Makeover
🤯 Why Success After Failure is Overrated
💪 Mighty Magnesium: The Powerhouse You Didn’t Know You Needed
⏲️ Slow Down to Succeed: The Secret to Your Success

🥗 Green Is the New Black: The Mediterranean Diet Gets a Makeover

If you’ve heard whispers about the Mediterranean diet winning the ‘Best Diet’ award for, like, forever, brace yourself for its cooler cousin—the Green Mediterranean diet! 🌱

This diet dives deep into delightful polyphenols, like what you’d find in green tea and that mysterious water plant called mankai (no, it’s not some alien from a sci-fi movie).

New research reveals that munching on this diet aids blood sugar control and may even slow down brain aging. So, if that’s not a reason to down some green smoothies, I don’t know what is! 💚

Want to dive in? Here are some easy, actionable steps to add more green to your plate:

• Sip 1-3 cups of green tea a day. Your inner zen will thank you! 🍵
• Toss in a handful of walnuts—yes, the ones that look like little brains—into your snacks. They’re not just brain food; they help stabilize blood sugar too! 🧠
• Mix up a green smoothie with duckweed if you're feeling adventurous. Okay, maybe just start with spinach for now! 🌿

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🤯 Why Success After Failure is Overrated

Let’s chat about that ever-so-pleasant idea of learning from failure. 💔 Spoiler alert: Not everyone blossoms like a lotus flower after a fall. Research shows many of us believe in the magic of “success after failure” too much.

Sometimes, we ignore the cold hard facts—like that folks who fail exams aren’t guaranteed to pass next time. 💔

When it comes to failure, here’s how to make lemonade (if life hands you lemons that is):

1️⃣ Sit with your feelings: Embrace the cringe for a moment before jumping into action. Give yourself a pat on the back... or a slice of cake, since you deserve it! 🎂

2️⃣ Analyze the scene of the crime: What went wrong? Maybe you didn't study enough or perhaps you underestimated the Netflix binge impact on your productivity. Note it and move on! 🔍

3️⃣ Commit to learning: Make a conscious choice to treat your failure like a wise mentor—don’t ignore it! Reflect and improve for your next round of “whoopsies.” 💡
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💪 Mighty Magnesium: The Powerhouse You Didn’t Know You Needed

Meet magnesium glycinate, your new best friend in mineral form! It’s involved in over 300 biochemical processes, including keeping your heart happy and your blood sugars in check. 🦸‍♂️

Specifically, magnesium glycinate swoops in with its high absorption and minimal digestive chaos—a dream come true! Whether it’s for better sleep or kicking PMS to the curb, this mineral’s got your back!

Here are some delightful ways to incorporate more magnesium into your life:

• Snack on dark leafy greens and nuts. Yes, it’s not just a hipster smoothie ingredient; it’s now essential!
• Try taking a magnesium supplement (say, 125-300 mg of magnesium glycinate) before bed for better sleep and memory! 💤✨
• Take an Epsom salt bath after a hard day’s work. Warning: you may never want to leave your tub again. 🚿
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⏲️ Slow Down to Succeed: The Secret to Your Success

Dr. Casey Means says our metabolic health could be the secret ingredient to solving most of our health woes. So, what to do when life feels like a treadmill on overdrive?
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This is where knowing and nurturing your metabolism comes to save the day! Specifically, eliminating ultra-processed foods from your kitchen can be a game-changer. Yes, this means telling those snack packs to take a hike! 🏖️

Start focusing on nutrient-dense foods, prioritize quality sleep, and cherish your connections with others. It might just be the combo your well-being desperately needs. 🌈

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And that’s a wrap on another edition of Down To Earth! Remember, health doesn’t have to be a chore; it can be as fun as trying to fit a dance move into your grocery shopping routine! 💃🛒

Until next time,

Ryan Lehman

Your guide to a balanced, healthy life