NOVEMBER 2020
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Ask the @Nu_Tristanist
Sneaky Ways to Fight Stress with Food and Fitness Fires! Power Outages! Record breaking unemployment rates! The gyms are still closed in our county and the CDC released a statement citing that those who dine in restaurants (yes, even outdoors) are TWICE as likely to contract coronavirus. Yowza! Talk about living in stressful times! It is so easy to throw on our biggest sweats, fire up our favorite streaming platform and call it a year, but I am here to tell you: not so fast! It is now more important than ever to exercise and eat healthfully for no other reason than to protect your mental health and sanity. As you know, exercise releases happy-feeling neurotransmitters in your brain called endorphins and eating healthy foods regularly fights stress on the body by revving up your immune system and lowering blood pressure. So don’t hide out until all is safe and well in the world! You have more power than you think! Try some of these easy ideas to beat stress, battle anxiety, and stay healthy: Try a Meal prep Delivery Service: If there is a diet you’ve been wanting to try but think it’s too much work or don’t know where to start, now is a great time to try a meal prep delivery service. Companies like Go fresh and Sun basket send pre-packaged ingredients so you can cook your own meals, while companies like Trifecta or freshly send the meals already ready to go. Just heat and serve. There is literally something
for
dietary
preference
every
these days and no diet challenge is too hard to take on. Keto? Vegan? Organic? They’ve got you covered! While it feels easier to order the same pizza or Thai food every week, with a little planning ahead (think: a google search away), you can be fueling your body more efficiently in days! Just eating one healthier meal a day can improve your health, energy, and weight. One balanced meal is often more nutrient dense and less caloric than the average fast food meal. That adds up! Try a new vegetable every week: Do you ever get stuck in a fruit or vegetable
rut?
Local
farms
put
together amazing, affordable produce boxes that are easily available for pickup or delivery. You will be supporting local business, eating fresh, saving money and usually end up exposing your family to produce you normally wouldn’t try if you let them curate the box. Search localharvest.org to find a farm to support near you.
