Down To Earth 🌎
It’s Monday, but don’t worry—I’ll keep this short, sweet, and worth the read (unlike your 8 a.m. meetings).
Let's dive in:
- 🧂 Morning Salt Water: The Secret to Taming Anxiety
- 🥕 Waterworks: Hack To Keep Your Veggies Fresh
- 🦴 Calcium: The Secret Weapon for Your Weight Loss Journey!
- 🚫 Are Your Dishes Harbouring Hidden Toxins?
- [NEW] 📖 Book Recommendation!!
🧂 Morning Salt Water: The Secret to Taming Anxiety
Ever wake up feeling like a burrito of stress? 🌯 Unfortunately, morning anxiety isn’t just a figment of your over-caffeinated imagination.
According to biohacker extraordinaire Dave Asprey, a pinch of Himalayan sea salt in a glass of water can be your secret weapon against those pesky morning jitters.
Why?
Because morning cortisol is like that overly enthusiastic friend who’s a bit too energetic for brunch. ☕️
A dash of salt can help reduce cortisol and give you the energy kick you need without the overwhelm.
Action Steps:
- Grab some Himalayan salt.
- Add a pinch to a glass of water upon waking—drink it, savor it, welcome your day!
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🥕 Waterworks: Hack To Keep Your Veggies Fresh
Is your fridge looking like a graveyard for poor, sad veggies? 🥬 Don’t worry; we’ve got some easy tips to keep them crisp and full of life!
- Celery: Cut the bottom and place the stalks in a glass with water. Change the water every few days. Voilà! Fresh munchies.
- Asparagus: Chop off the woody ends and soak them upright in water. Say goodbye to limp spears!
- Scallions & Leeks: Stand them in a glass with an inch of water. Bonus points if you cover them loosely for extra protection.
- Carrots: Trim the tops, submerge ’em in water, and keep them crunchy. You’ll need a big container though—these guys love to swim!
- Potatoes: Peel and soak in water until you’re ready to mash or roast. Who knew prepping could be so splashy?
Aim to change the water every couple of days—healthy veggies and less kitchen waste!
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🦴 Calcium: The Secret Weapon for Your Weight Loss Journey!
Think calcium is just for your bones? Think again! 🤔
This superstar mineral helps boost thermogenesis, which means it’s on a mission to crank up your metabolism and melt away the fat. 🔥
Calcium activates critical enzymes that break down fat and convert it to energy, making your exercise routine even more effective! 💪
Feeling hungry all the time? 🥴 Calcium balances the hunger hormone (ghrelin) and the satiety hormone (leptin) to keep those cravings in check! 🥳
How can you get more calcium into your life? Start munching on these tasty foods:
- Dairy like yogurt and cheese 🧀
- Leafy greens like spinach and kale 🌿
- Tofu and nuts like almonds 💚
Aim for about 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium daily. But here’s the twist: get it from food, not supplements! 🚫💊
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🚫 Are Your Dishes Harbouring Hidden Toxins?
Ever wonder if those sparkling clean plates have a hidden agenda? Let’s dive into the shady world of dishwasher detergents!
Many conventional dish soaps contain sneaky ingredients like ethanolamines, known carcinogens, and 1,4-Dioxane, a neurotoxin that could be hanging around like an unwanted guest. 🚪👻
These nasties might mess with your gut, leading to things like leaky gut syndrome, autoimmune issues, and even thyroid problems—yikes!
What To Do?
1️⃣ Read the labels! Check for ingredients like LOR-F, ethoxy, or polyethylene glycol. If you see them, ditch that dish soap faster than a soggy sponge! 🧽💨
2️⃣ Go natural! Look for eco-friendly options with plant-based ingredients. They clean just as well without those sketchy side effects! 🍃✨
3️⃣ Rinse thoroughly! Make sure you give those dishes a good wash before you stack them up. No one wants mystery chemicals served with dinner! 🍽️🚿
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📖 The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Let’s be real—health and wellness tips are awesome, but they’re basically useless if we can’t stick to them. (Cue the sad treadmill collecting dust 😅). That’s why I picked up The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg—and wow, it did not disappoint!
Here’s the deal: I LOVED the first third of the book—it’s like the Netflix pilot that hooks you. 📖🔥
The middle? Ehh, kinda like the filler episodes of a season. (Stick with it, trust me! 🙃)
But the final third? Totally worth it 🤯. It helped me see what was really holding me back from creating habits that actually stick.
If you’ve been struggling to make wellness tips a regular part of your life, I can’t recommend this book enough. It's a game-changer for rewiring your brain for success! 🧠✨
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Until next time,
Ryan Lehman
Your guide to a balanced, healthy life
