Today we are going to focus on my top 10 herbs and spices for better health. Some of you already use herbs and spices and that’s great, keep up the good work. However, many of you have not used them or very many or possibly the right ones. Just a word of caution, check the label and watch for any allergy symptoms. But what are some of the good spices? What are their benefits?
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Is it Intuitive Eating or Mindful Eating?
Intuitive eating is actually a very simple idea. It basically means that you make peace with all types of food. You see, unlike traditional diets that restrict or “ban” certain foods, intuitive eating requires you to stop looking at food as “good” or “bad.” Instead, listen to your own body and eat what feels right for YOU. You might think this means you can and should just eat whatever you want, anytime you want. No! That’s not the case. Experts say intuitive eating means that you tap into your body’s natural ability to tell you when you’re hungry or satisfied.
Best Snacks for Night Shift
Working the night shift may drastically alter your life in one way or another. The human body is meant to function during the day and relax or sleep at night. Frequent changes in shift work have a huge influence on one’s internal body clock. Particularly night shifts disrupt the body’s biorhythm. Working against your natural body biorhythms presents challenges that adds extra stress when you work night shifts. Eating a nutritious diet can help productivity and maintain focus at work throughout the night or early morning.
Meal Timing and Shift Work
A study done on overweight nursing professionals working night shift found that night workers tend to eat at irregular times, carb intake was higher on their days off, however carbs were higher later in the hours for both days on and days off. According to this study in sciencedirect.com, night shift workers had a 25% higher risk of being overweight and a 17% higher risk of obesity, and the study concluded this was in part by wake-sleep cycle disturbance. Night shift workers tend to have snacks and meals as a strategy to stay awake.
Circadian Rhythms, Biological Clocks, Master Clocks, Oh My!
Researchers have identified similar genes in people, fruit flies, mice, plants, fungi, and several other organisms that make up the “clocks” molecular components. However, research has shown that the biological clock is not equally sensitive to light at all times of the day as has been shown subsequently for many organisms that use light as an entraining signal.
How to Find a Gym or Personal Trainer
Finding a gym or personal trainer can really help your odds of success. Here are a few things to consider when looking for just the right fit. Consider why now is the best time; health, kids, injury, rehab, surgery? These are all good reasons and determining your reason will also help to keep you motivated. Continue reading “How to Find a Gym or Personal Trainer”
Great Recipes for Shift Workers
Welcome to my blog. You will gradually start seeing changes to the website and maybe the name, but we will always be here helping shift workers with getting the help they need to have more energy, stamina, and sleep. We strive and pride ourselves in helping our fellow shift workers live a happier, healthier lifeContinue reading “Great Recipes for Shift Workers”
Healthy Eating Habits for Shift Workers
Ensure most of your meals contain a few carbs (very few) and a lot of protein. Shoot for some vegetables and a little bit of fruit as well to help with variety and taste. You might even be able to have the fruit with yogurt as a snack while working, if you are able to. One word of caution with meals while doing shift work is avoiding very heavy meals. Don’t consume large meals and then try to go back to work.
Health Effects of Shift Work
Shift work is not easy and as some of you who follow me on a regular basis would know I have been doing shift work for almost 16 years now. It’s very hard on your body, your family, sleep, diet, and exercise routines. But I’m helping people overcome these obstacles and live a happier, healthier life.
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