Showing posts with label wellness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wellness. Show all posts

Thursday, January 21, 2010

WHAT DOES WELLNESS MEAN TO YOU



You have probably heard of the term 'wellness', but what does it mean to you? In my mind it's a 'package' made up of spiritual well-being, mental and general health of the body. It is not just the absence of a disease, but a decision to daily adopt positive lifestyle choices to eliminate health risks. Step-by-step is the only way to reap enormous benefits. Try to think about this on a daily basis and it will become second nature. Have fun experimenting and learning.

Wise words from 365 Prescriptions for the Soul - Bernie Siegal

"Life is a series of beginnings,

the changes, losses, illnesses and

afflictions are not endings, but beginnings. We are changed

and have to start a new life each time."

Tomato Cilantro Soup
close-up of teaspoon in a bowl of tomato sauce surrounded by whole tomatoes

What you will need;

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 ripe avo
  • 1 humongous handful of cilantro and another handful of parsley
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 3 slices of cuke
  • three quarter cup of water
  • chopped celery

What to do;

  • Blend all the ingredients, except the celery, until smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer to a pot, heat slightly.
  • Top with chopped celery.

FABULICIOUS on a hot Cape Town summer day with a slice of rye topped with hummus! I also added some chopped chillies to the soup.

Today I am grateful for;

  • chillies - just luv adding them to everything I eat
  • the new season of The Mentalist
  • pencils - I find it so comforting to write with an old fashioned HB pencil (Weirdo!!!)
  • My 15 minute walk to get rid of 'computer fatigue' and collect my dosage of Vitamin D

Today, laugh, order pudding, love life, have no regrets and make a conscious effort to choose health behaviours that contribute positively to your 'wellness' .........

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx