Down To Earth 🌎
’Tis the season to be jolly—and maybe rethink your tea bags and potato peels while you’re at it! 🎄🌎 Also, I may or may not have wrapped a gift with duct tape this year...stay classy, right? 🎁
Let's just dive in 😉:
- 🥔 Peel Power: Why You Should Stop Tossing That Skin!
- 🍃 Microplastics in Tea: Sip Away Wisely!
- 🍋 Lemon Chia Elixir for a Healthier You!
- 🍝 Carb Up for Workout Success!
🥔 Peel Power: Why You Should Stop Tossing That Skin!
Ever feel guilty about peeling your veggies? Well, toss that guilt away (but not the skin, please)! 🥔
It turns out that up to 31% of a veggie’s fiber is packed in its skin, making your trash can the new fiber wasteland.
Here’s how to make the most of that peeling dilemma:
- Potatoes: Mashing? Keep the skins! Roast the leftovers for chips.
- Kiwi: Yes, you CAN eat the fuzz! 🎉 Just rinse, trim, and munch like an apple.
- Broccoli 🥦 Stems: They’re packed with fiber and way too tasty to toss! Chop ‘em and stir-fry or bake.
- Carrots: Seriously 🥕, stop peeling those beauties! Give ‘em a quick scrub and enjoy the added nutrients.
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🍃 Microplastics in Tea: Sip Away Wisely!
Guess what? Your favorite tea bags might be more toxic than your mother-in-law’s holiday fruitcake! 🎄
Recent research has revealed that many tea bags release billions of microscopic plastic particles—yes, you read that right!
Our friendly neighborhood tea bags could potentially be serving you a side of microplastics along with your chamomile. 🤢
So, what can you do? Let’s spill the tea (without plastic):
- Consider switching to loose-leaf tea. Get fancy with a stainless steel infuser!
- Look for brands labeled plastic-free. Some good guys include Pukka, Numi Teas, and Yogi Tea.
- Ditch microwave plastics and favor ceramic or glass to minimize chemical leaching. Your tea deserves better! 🍵
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🍋 Lemon Chia Elixir for a Healthier You!
So this concoction is awesome for reducing belly fat!
Lemon is loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants that enhance digestion! 🚀
Mix it with the magical chia seeds, a powerhouse packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
✅ These little guys expand in your stomach, keeping you fuller, longer—no more munching on snacks like a squirrel! 🐿️
And let’s sprinkle in some sweet raw honey, which not only tastes divine but also supports your immune system and helps your gut. Who knew breakfast could be so sweet?! 🍯❤️
Ready to brew this morning potion? Here’s the recipe:
1️⃣ Mix 1.5 cups of water
2️⃣ Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon (or lime if you’re feeling sassy!)
3️⃣ Stir in 1 tbsp of whole chia seeds
4️⃣ Add 1 tsp of raw honey (or opt for stevia if you wish)
5️⃣ Let it sit for 10-15 minutes while the chia seeds work their magic and form a gel—voilà!
Sip this wonder on an empty stomach to boost your metabolic rate and tackle that belly fat like a pro! 🙌
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🍝 Carb Up for Workout Success!
Are you confused about when to eat carbs? 🤔
Let’s break it down!
1️⃣ Pre-workout: Fuel Up! Aim to munch on carbs a few hours or at least 30 minutes before your workout. This keeps your glycogen topped off and blood sugar soaring! 🍞🏃♂️
2️⃣ Post-workout: Refuel Fast! Dive into a meal rich in both carbs and protein as soon as you can after your workout. Your muscles will devour that fuel to recover and grow faster. 🍗🍚 Think of it as a “thank you” to your body for all that hard work!
3️⃣ Intra-workout for Endurance Warriors: If you’re training hard for an hour or more (yes, we see you, marathoners! 🏅), a quick carb boost during the session—like a sip of Gatorade—can give you that extra pep when you need it most!
💡 Pro Tip: Make carbs 50-60% of your daily intake around workouts. Just don’t stuff yourself full right before bed unless you want to be counting sheep all night! 🐑
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Stay merry, stay healthy, and remember: even broccoli stems deserve love 😜
Until next time,
Ryan Lehman
Your guide to a balanced, healthy life
