The infographic from www.thescienceofeating.com best sums up why you should add smoothies to your diet. There are many ways to make a smoothie as a simple google search will show. The trick, or TASK, is to eat one every day. The vitamin rich 'nutrient bombs' are said to be much better than simply taking a multi-vitamin.
The video to the right is a recording from a Periscope Jay did showing viewer how he makes smoothies. TASK: Add one smoothie per day to your diet. |
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Dr. Timothy McCall has a great blog post on The 38 Health Benefits of Yoga.
The benefits included:
WebMD explains the different types of yoga as follows(1):
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This 'Yoga For Beginners' video is a great place to start. With almost 5 million views, it must be effective!
TASK: Complete this (or any instructional yoga video) every day. (1) Yoga Journal: www.yogajournal.com/article/health/count-yoga-38-ways-yoga-keeps-fit/ (2) WebMD Link: www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/a-z/yoga-workouts_ |
Academic research recently has concluded that resistance training provides amazing benefits(1).
Amenda Ramirez and Len Kravitz, Ph.D. nicely summarized the benefits as follows(2):
(1) O'Connor, Herring, and Carvalho; Journal of Lifestyle Medicine - Link (2) Amenda Ramirez and Len Kravitz, Ph.D.- Link |
TASK:
Add a weight training routine to your exercise regimen. NOTE: Please consult your doctor before starting a weight training program. |
This list of benefits from cardio exercise is too long to list, but here are the highlights(1).
Get 30 minutes of cardio exercise EVERYDAY! (1) Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/mental-health-benefits-exercise_n_2956099.html |
Adding warm lemon water to your diet has many benefits including(2):
This video shows you how to make warm lemon water. It can also be done simply with a microwave if you are pressed for time! |
(1) Link: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/why-you-should-start-your-day-with-lemon-and-warm-water/
(2) Link: http://realfoodforlife.com/16-health-benefits-of-lemons-the-alkaline-powerfood/ |
Research conducted by Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D. and published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that Black Tea can help someone who is struggling with stress and their cortisol levels.
Specifically, 6 weeks of consuming black tea could lead to "lower post-stress cortisol and greater subjective relaxation."(1) (1) Link: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00213-006-0573-2 |
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Take vitamin and mineral supplements, especially Vitamin C, which naturally lowers cortisol levels. Folic acid controls the actions and functions of the adrenal glands, which produce cortisol.(1)
There is evidence questioning the utility of vitamins. This video discusses the research so you can make your own decision. (1) Link: http://www.livestrong.com/article/28618-lower-high-cortisol-levels-naturally/ |
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