A Smooth Start for Your Mind and Mood: Blueberry Banana Smoothie INGREDIENTS • 1 ripe banana
Build Your Own Mood- Boosting Smoothie Mix and match your favorite nourishing ingredients to create a custom smoothie that fuels both body and mind: 1. Choose a Base: • Unsweetened almond milk • Oat milk
• Coconut water • Greek yogurt 2. Pick Your Fruit: • Blueberries (brain boost!) • Banana (calming potassium) • Strawberries (vitamin C lift) • Mango (natural sweetness) 3. Add a Healthy Fat: • Almond butter • Avocado
Optional Add-Ins: • 1 tbsp almond butter (for extra creaminess and healthy fats) • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for warmth and flavor) • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (for your sweet tooth) • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds (for brain-boosting omega-3s)
• 1 cup frozen blueberries • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• Flaxseed or chia seeds 4. Optional Extras:
• Spinach or kale (you won’t even taste it!) • Cinnamon, ginger, or turmeric for extra warmth and anti-inflammatory benefits • A drizzle of honey or maple syrup, if desired 5. Blend and enjoy — your brain will thank you!
DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients in a blender. 2. Blend until smooth and creamy. 3. Pour into a glass, sip, and enjoy a nourishing start to your day (or a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up)!
THERAPY IS JUST GOOD HEALTH TAKE CARE OF YOUR MIND
We don’t think twice about getting a physical once a year or seeing a dentist for a checkup. So, why does it feel different when it comes to taking care of our mental health? The truth is, therapy isn’t just for when life gets overwhelming — it’s also a way to keep your mind strong, clear, and healthy. A therapist can help you sort through everyday stress, set goals, strengthen relationships, or just be a sounding board when you need one. You don’t have to wait for a “big problem” to check in with your mental health.
The more we talk about it, the more we normalize the idea that taking care of our emotional well-being is just part of living a healthy life. After all, mental health is health — and it deserves just as much attention. Let’s help make it normal to say, “I’m seeing my therapist this week,” just like we’d casually mention going for an annual physical. Because taking care of yourself — body and mind — is something to be proud of.
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