Rooted in the traditional eating patterns of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, this diet emphasizes fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, olive oil, and moderate amounts of fish and poultry.
Category Archives: Recipes
Meal Planning for Emotional Eating: Turning Food into a Friend
In a world where food is central to celebrations, comfort, and daily routines, emotional eating can sometimes blur the lines between nourishment and coping. For individuals who struggle with emotional eating, the relationship with food may feel tangled in guilt, shame, or confusion.
But what if food could become a friend rather than a foe? Through thoughtful meal planning and a shift in perspective, it’s possible to turn food into an ally that supports both physical health and emotional well-being.
Healthy Living This Memorial Day Weekend
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate with loved ones while prioritizing health and wellness. With a little creativity, you can enjoy delicious, nutritious meals and stay active together, making this holiday a memorable and invigorating experience for everyone.
Health and the Holidays
It’s the holiday season again, and planning is underway for good times filled with friends, family, and of course good (and not so good) foods. It seems that every advertisement that you see, read or hear about all refer to some form of holiday eating. We often give in to the festivities and overindulge in good-tasting food, but as we know these foods may not be the healthiest for us.
What are the Blue Zones?
Welcome to my blog, Harmony Shift. Have you everwondered about the people you hear about living to 100 years old and beyond?Have you ever wondered what their secret is? Or how they do it? Well, I ranacross this great Netflix original series about the Blue Zones and thought Iwould share it with you just inContinue reading “What are the Blue Zones?”
Breaking the Soda Pop Habit
Americans frequently enjoy soda because it’s readily available. Almost all food establishments now carry soda. Soda pop has become a staple of the American diet, making it harder and harder to avoid and give up. But today, I am going to tell you how you can break this habit. Especially for shift workers who seem to reach for that soda to help them get through that hard shift.
Single leg side shift Exercise
I will be posting fitness videos, yoga videos, recipes, some cooking videos, and maybe some quotes every now and then to get you motivated. Let me know if there is anything you want me to touch up on or discuss here to get you moving in the right direction.
5 Popular Immunity Myths Busted
Your immune system is always working to keep you healthy. With over 85% of your immune system in your gut, understanding how your body protects itself from these viruses, gives you ammunition to fight off these nasty germs. There are a lot of immune system myths out there about keeping you healthy. But what (or who) do you believe, remember my last blog post about trusting social media people! Do your own research to separate the fact from fiction so you don’t fall victim to these immunity myths.
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”
The Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years. With everything from cosmetic use to spiritual and religious use to alternative medicine, interest in essential oils has revived in recent decades. The increasing popularity of aromatherapy and natural living have made essential oils into our homes for everything from supporting immunity and getting a better night’s sleep, to cleaning our home safely with no nasty chemicals! Some examples of common essential oils include Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Lemon!
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