RESOLUTIONS FOR A GOOD YEAR, SANE AND SENSIBLE CHOICES

RESOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.

When the calendar changes and a new year is heralded in , we look back and think about the year that has ended. Of course, each one of us, has had a varied experience, re acted differently to emotional and personal changes. We have had success, failure, challenges and generally only want the New Year to be better…………………

Look at your life and review what is good, of value and makes you a whole person. The little things you do that make a difference to another human being, are of value.
The hand you put out to help some one who is in pain, is time worth spent, and the love you shower on those you cherish, is giving and loving unconditionally.

What we do , what we eat, drink and spend time on, is what will make a difference to our health, well being and attitude each day. People can be busy, but selective in choices of good food or eat careless junk. Sane and sensible eating should be a priority and a resolution for 2010. We know where the mistakes are. Jamie Oliver found it in the school lunches, and with effort he has revolutionized eating habits of all the kids. They feel better and their work has improved. A kid loaded with sugar, trash and heaps of additives and chemicals, has not got a chance to be alert, bright and enthusiastic. You must make the change in your home, in the school lunch box for kids and members of the family. Snacks can be sane and tasty too….not salty prepackaged nibbles that lie on a shelf. They have all that "stuff" in it, to last for months and years in the store. That does not mean you have to store it…. Eat fresh, simple foods that are well prepared. Eat at regular hours. Drink water, caffeine free drinks and fresh milk. Forget about packaged instant pop up miracles in the micro, instant recreated pastas, purees , spicy smoked meats and salty snacks. LESS FATS, LESS SALTY EATS. LESS SMOKED FOOD. LESS SUGAR AND MORE TIME CARING ABOUT WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOU.

EXERCISE DAILY, GET UP OFF THE COUCH. BREATHE DEEPLY. YOGA, SPORTS AND SWIMMING WILL HELP YOU TO IMPROVE THE BREATHING.
SLEEP REGULAR HOURS AND LESS PLAYING WITH LAPTOPS, TV AND GIMMICKS, LATE AT NIGHT.
BATHE AND EXFOLIATE THE SKIN. USE PREPARATIONS AND TOILETRIES THAT ARE NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.
TAKE TIME TO HELP OTHERS, WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE THAN YOU.
REMEMBER, RESPECT YOUR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND PEOPLE WHO MAKE YOUR LIFE MORE PLEASANT. THE WORK PLACE IS FOR YOU TO EARN A LIVING. YOU ARE THERE FOR HOURS. BE MINDFULL OF OTHERS. BE KIND, FOR EVERY ONE IS FIGHTING A BATTLE OF THEIR OWN DAILY..
BE IN TOUCH WITH EARTH AND SKY, TREES AND ANIMALS AND APPRECIATE THEIR ROLE IN OUR UNIVERSE.

Make up your mind to trash the junk from the fridge and pantry and re create a home of good choices.
Skip fats and oils, Use a little olive oil, techina and fresh vegetable and fruit sauces. Create them in the blender and use for cooking and smoothies.
Have good nuts and raisins, dried fruits and health snacks. The best are apples, carrots, celery and good fruits.
Toss all fancy condiments, ready sauces and make your own.
Skip cereals that have been popped and created for shelf life for years. Cook oats, rice, granolas, grains and beans. You can make granolas easily. Muffins are great and healthy cookies are simple tp make. Look at previous blogs for muffins and crunchies.
Make fresh soups often. Stews and casseroles are easy to do the night before and have with rice, couscous and grains for a meal.
Check the breads you buy Be aware of the salt and fats in your breads, rolls and crackers.
HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR …LOVE AND LIGHT ….RONA