I set you a challenge at the beginning of the month, inviting YOU to take greater care of YOU this February by taking positive steps towards better nutrition, hydration, sleep, rest, play and movement/exercise.
I quoted the updated advice (Sept 2019) given by the UK Chief Medical officer and I hope that you have been able to to take action to make you happier and healthier.
Of course it’s never too late to start and I pray that you keep up the great work. Taking care of ourselves reduces the risks of us suffering from mental and physical illness and maximizes our potential to live our best life – this is exactly what I want for YOU and me!
Nutrition and fitness throughout life-We all require a more dedicated focus on our nutrition and exercise as we get into our 30’s and beyond. When we are born and as we go through childhood and teenage years optimal nutrition is essential to build healthy brains, supporting learning and mental development and to grow strong, efficient bodies and immune systems to be disease /illness resistant. There is either food or Junk , Junk is not food and if we want our youngsters to be as healthy , bright and fit as their potential then feeding them for that with natural non processed nutrient dense food is essential. It’s more than about filling tummy’s and calories.
In younger adulthood our systems are potentially at their best (as long as we were well nourished and fit during childhood), our guts work well to assimilate our food to repair body cells, give us energy, create/absorb micronutrients and make essential hormones. During our thirties, lifestyle factors, such as work hours, exposure to social, professional and environmental stress plus – for many -parenthood, start to affect the efficiency of our entire body, including our gut and it’s ability to work optimally to protect and repair us.
Once in to our middle and older years, these systems have, for many, become bogged down, slower and less capable of keeping us healthy.
The way to achieve long term good health and fitness is to keep exercising optimally (a variety of cardio vascular, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and mobility plus balance, co-ordination and speed work) and to consume a nutritionally dense diet. The reality is that ‘if we don’t use it we lose it’ and the importance of optimal nutrition and activity becomes greater as we get older, yet for most of our population it is completely ignored, indeed the opposite is true! Doctor’s surgery’s and hospitals across the county attest to this reality.
We can take reasonability for our health by taking the best care we can of ourselves – not only is that important to maximise life quality, enjoyment, potential and so on but also, I believe, it is our social duty to be productive and not a burden on family, friends and society.
This week…
I have created more new choreography for your classes this week, plus our new Friday Night Freestyle Fitness Yoga course commences.
Book now to guarantee your space on the mat!
We also recommend that you book ahead for our Wednesday night ‘Barre Fit’ class, as we only have so many spaces at the Barre!
Gut Health Talk
I’m giving a gut health talk on Thursday 5 March.
At Squires Garden Centre: 9.30-11am
I would love to see as many of you there as possible, all monies raised will be donated to Phyllis Tuckwell hospice. Spread the work and book early as tickets are going fast!
To book https://bit.ly/2GJHI1T?fbclid=IwAR10ks7JakCMFugB2gyc5xvAOjmeOWrXhSLcvvn2h1D07kExw3aNLJb_gQE
If you want to book a Gut health or Fitness Consultation one to one appointment email me on helen@dybo.co.uk
Low Carb Garlic Bread
I found this recipe on the Internet and couldn’t wait to share it.
Serve with the low carb pasta such as pea, lentil, chick pea, Barenaked spaghetti and sauces such as pesto, bolognaise, arabiata etc and a large side salad.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded mozzarella (I use Vegan)
1/2 cup finely ground almond flour
2 tablespoons cream cheese (I use Vegan)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan (I use Vegan)
Method:
Preheat oven to 200c/400f and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add mozzarella, almond flour, cream cheese, garlic powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt (optional). Microwave on high until cheeses are melted, about 1 minute. Stir in egg.
Shape dough into a ½”-thick oval on baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, and Parmesan.
Spoon mixture over top of bread.
Bake until golden, 15 to 17 minutes.
Slice and serve!
Wising you a Fab-u-lous final week of February!
Love ya,
Helen x
