TIDINGS THAT INSPIRE
Here Is To A Healthy
Holiday Season
By Jennifer Mwangangi-Ayoti
C are surrounded by a lot of not so healthy
choices - the sweets, alcohol, roasted meat,
fried foods; we need a little extra support
to nourish our bodies and a green juice is
your best shot.
It is in this beautiful season that we
actually need to be more mindful in
keeping ourselves healthy and happy so as
to enjoy the season fully. Believe me, you
will enjoy less when you are sick, moody,
anxious or in pain so choose to nourish
your body throughout the season. A journal
an you believe the holiday
season has just lapsed? I know
… I’m with you - it’s crazy how
time just flies. This is the time
we get to see our dear families and friends.
It is also the time that we can get stressed,
excited, crazy and busy which can make it
hard to put ourselves and our health first.
One quick and simple ways to nourish
your body this holiday season is to drink
a green juice every morning. Green juice
is one of the most effective ways to add
nutrients to your daily meal. It can help
boost your energy and immune system
plus you are more likely to continue
making healthy choices throughout the
day.
Remember this is the season when we
This is also the season to buy gifts. Are
you looking for impressive gifts for that
special someone? Keeping up with the
healthy trend, here is a list that can guide
you - my top 3 Christmas gifts.
This is by far the best gift that I buy
myself every year. I love journals and I am
sure you will love them too. Writing on
your journal everyday in the morning and
evening is a powerful ritual. You could
write what you are grateful for in the Year
2017. What did you learn from it? What
new skills, knowledge and strengths
did yo u develop? Then you can sit and
visualize the Year 2017, what do you see
yourself doing, accomplishing? Dream
up your 2017; use your journal. Write
It is in this beautiful season that we actually need
to be more mindful in keeping ourselves healthy
and happy so as to enjoy the season fully. Believe
me, you will enjoy less when you are sick, moody,
anxious or in pain so choose to nourish your body
throughout the season.
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everything you see, feel, and imagine - let
it be super amazing!
Herbal Tea
Herbal tea is delicious, full of nutrients
and has great health benefits. There are
many different types of flavors that your
family/friends can enjoy. Peppermint has
been known to aid in digestion, Green
tea builds your metabolism, star anise tea
promotes digestion, Rose tea prevents
constipation, Matcha tea was traditionally
reserved for the royalty, religious
dignitaries and spiritual leaders in Japan;
it’s a powerful antioxidant and Oolong tea
controls cholesterol levels.
Why not promote someone’s health
by buying different types of herbal tea
and have them packed as a gift hamper
this holiday season! You can find all the
Herbal teas listed and many more in any
health store.
Fresh fruit/ Greens/ herbs
hamper
I love the farm to table concept. Why not
have different types of fresh fruits and
greens packed in a beautiful basket for
your loved ones? This gift idea is unique
and considerate as well. Be sure to find out
the person’s favorite fruits first.
Herbs and spices are a super gift option