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Today’s Health Tip ~ Onions Pack a Healthy Punch

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Onions Are Good For You

They’re champs when it comes to polyphenols and flavonoids, which are both linked to lower oxidative stress and reduced cancer risk. An onion’s sulfur compounds can also help control diabetes symptoms and protect your heart from disease. Tip: The outermost layers tend to hold more healthy nutrients.

Note: I love sweet onions. Vidalia and Texas 1015 (It’s the official Texas state vegetable) are two great choices.

A Better Life ~ The Pollen Path

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According the anthropologist, Joseph Campbell, “the Navajo have that wonderful image of what they call the pollen path. The Navajo say, ‘Oh, beauty before me, beauty behind me, beauty to the right of me, beauty to the left of me, beauty above me, beauty below me, I’m on the pollen path.'” When we open our eyes to the wonder around us we see the beauty in everyone near us and all that surrounds us. Here’s hoping you’re on the pollen path today.

A Better Life ~ You Are Strong

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Strong is doing what life asks you to do in the moment it asks. It’s embracing one’s duty. It’s taking on the tough times and not blinking. If you examine  your life you’ll realize you are strong.

Today’s Health Tip ~ They’re Small but a Powerhouse

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The Remarkable Sardine

They’re cheap, portable, and among the best sources of heart-healthy omega-3s. Long-chain omega-3s have also been shown to limit inflammation and slow tumor growth. The miniscule fish is also a phenomenal source of vitamin B12, which helps your body make DNA while keeping your nerve and blood cells healthy.

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A Better Life ~ What Can You Control?

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Don’t be too hard on yourself. There are lots of things outside of your control. Let them go. Instead, focus on what you can control .You can control the effort you take to the day. You can take advantage of opportunities grasped to help another. And, you can choose the attitude you take to everything you do. I have a hunch this is going to be a very good day for you. 

Today’s Health Tip ~ Brussels Sprouts – A Protector from Cancer

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Brussels sprouts

These cruciferous vegetables feature sulfur compounds called glucosinolates, shown to help lower your risk for several types of cancer. Loaded with iron and potassium, a cup of Brussels sprouts also features 54 mcg of folate—about 14 percent of your 400-mcg recommended daily allowance. Slice them in half and sauté them in salt, pepper, and garlic to enliven their natural flavor.

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Today’s Health Tip ~ Lentils – A Weapon Against Breast Cancer

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Women who eat lentils at least twice a week are 24 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than women who eat them less than once a month, studies show. Lentils keep blood sugar steady, and just a quarter cup of these miniature legumes provides 13 grams of protein, 11 grams of fiber, and 5 milligrams of iron. Try them in soups or salads, or as a tasty side.

A Better Life ~ The Right Path

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If folks criticize you because you’re not like everyone else, you’re probably on the right path. You’ll know if it’s the right path. The path will speak to you and unveil it’s secrets as you move deeper into it. 

Today’s Health Tip ~ Russet Potatoes Pack a Healthy Punch

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Russet Potatoes are a Healthy Choice

Sweet potatoes get all the press. And while they do contain more beta carotene, russet potatoes win out when it comes to folate, niacin, potassium, and also phosphorous—a mineral important for strong bones. Try substituting healthy Greek yogurt for sour cream when baking or mashing; you’ll be shocked how similar the two taste.

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A Better Life ~ Strong, Healthy Relationships

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Couples who have strong healthy relationships live, on average, seven years longer than those not in strong healthy relationships. There are multiple factors that build and sustain strong healthy relationships. One important factor is forgiveness. Human beings can screw up a perfect recipe. It happens all the time. No one is immune. When we learn to forgive ourselves and forgive our partner, it makes it easier to let go of the hurt and move on. We discover the sun is brighter, the sky bluer, and all is right.

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