How and what we eat determines how we feel both physically and emotionally, as well as how we think. Being well nourished not only involves eating food, it also means feeding our hearts, minds and our spirits.

1) Feed heart, mind and spirit with quiet, prayer/meditation, love and compassion

2) Practice gratitude

3) Increase eating and sharing healthy, lovingly prepared home-cooked food

4) Have a daily exercise routine that increases circulation, improves flexibility and strengthens muscle

5) Eat real foods that are as minimally processed as possible

6) Eat a variety of gently cooked green leafy vegetables daily

7) Consume raw foods (e.g. vegetable juices, vegetables and salads) daily

8) Consume some fermented food daily (e.g. yogurt, kim che, sauerkraut, miso)

9) Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day

10) Drastically reduce caffeine. This includes colas and sodas with caffeine.

11) Avoid artificial sweeteners

12) Eliminate refined sugar and flour - products made with white sugar and flour

For more information, contact Kathryn Boyce-Piper, RN, AADP, Certified Holistic Health Counselor, at e-wellness@verizon.net