Benefits of Physical Activity

One of the best things you can do for your body and to improve your health is being physically active. No matter what your age, get your body moving! 

Being physically activity will strengthen your bones and muscles. This will help with balance and decrease your risk of falling. It's important to preserve your bone density as it can decrease with age, especially for women. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals known as endorphins. These cause a positive feeling which can help with anxiety and depression. When you are trying to lose weight, most people diet and don't do any physical activity. It's important to exercise so you don't lose your muscle and bone mass. Exercising on a regular basic can improve your heart health. It will lower your risk of getting heart disease and improve your cholesterol and blood pressure. Not being active can increase your risk of not being able to do simple daily tasks. Find activities that you enjoy that will bring you to a healthier you. 

Activities can include, walking, dancing, riding a bike, gardening, swimming, jumping rope, etc.. You should be getting at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week. 

Source: http://www.healthinaging.org

Detoxing After Thanksgiving

With all the yummy foods during Thanksgiving it's hard to keep our digestive system on track. There are some ways to help our digestion and eating habits during this time though. With all the yummy foods at our finger tips we need to find ways to get rid of those extra calories.

The best way to do this is exercise! Go for a walk after eating a big meal. If you have family over, walk around outside with your grandkids to aid digestion. Any type of movement will help you. After Thanksgiving, don't continue these eating habits. Get back to a well balanced diet and continue eating in moderation. Drink lots of water and add more fruits and vegetables to your plate. One thing you can do to help gut bacteria is get yourself on a Probiotic. This will improve your digestive function greatly. With the holidays here, that doesn't mean you can't eat the foods you love the most. Just take into consideration your portion sizes and the calories. We are all allowed to have our cheat days, just don't make it everyday! 

Source: https://www.rightathome.net

Thanksgiving Recipe

Dijon Roasted Turkey

Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• Sea salt and ground pepper
• 3 pounds' turkey breast

  Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 375 F.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, garlic, oil, rosemary, thyme, and sea salt and pepper to taste.
• Rub this over turkey breast thoroughly
• Place breast into a roasting pan and bake for about 2 hours until meat thermometer reads 165-
  170 F. Serves 4. 
  
  Source: https://www.standardprocess.com