5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPRING CLEANING! 1. Allergy Symptom Reduction. A thorough cleaning can greatly reduce the amount of dust in your home, which is helpful considering dust mite allergies are the number one cause of bronchial asthma in the world. About 2.3 million Canadians have been diagnosed with asthma. A 2014 study found that cleaning and decluttering your home can help you avoid allergy symptoms and make you feel more healthy. 2. Cleanliness Produces Happiness. Maybe you don’t enjoy the process of cleaning, but the end result will leave you smiling. A2010 study found that having a cleanhome can improve your mood and reduce your risk of depression. Studies also show that doing housework for 20minutes can reducestress andanxiety by up to20percent. 3. Better Heart Health. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your heart health, just 30 minutes per day of light exercise (including low-intensity physical activities like household chores, vacuuming, mopping, and scrubbing floors) can
to someone else. Giving to others is an act that is associated with greater self-esteem, lower stress levels, and overall happiness. 5. Get a Better Night’s Sleep. Do you have trouble sleeping at night? In a recent poll, it was found that people who make their beds are 19 percent more likely to sleep well on a regular basis. Clean sheets with a fresh scent impacted 75 percent of those individuals polled. See what a difference spring cleaning canmake by cleaning the clutter fromyour roomand sleeping on some fresh sheets.
decrease your risk of heart disease by 24 percent. 4. Declutter and Do a Good Deed by Donating.
Sources: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19934011parsleyhealth.com/blog/health-benefits-spring-cleaning
HEALTHY RECIPE SP I CY L EMON GARL I C BAKED T I L AP I A An essential part of a successful spring cleaning is getting rid of old items that are no longer used or worn. Apply the rule of thumb that if you haven’t made use of something in a year, it’s time for it to go. Fill bags and boxes of things, then donate themto a local charity so they can still be beneficial
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Ingredients
Wash the tilapia fillets and pat them dry. Arrange the fillets in a baking tray. Mix lemon juice, butter, garlic, red chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour thismixture over the tilapia. Arrange lemon slices in between the fillets. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 Degrees F). Bake the fish for 15-20minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot. Directions
• salt to taste • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked • 1 lemon cut into thin slices • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 4-6 tilapia fillets • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 3 tbsp butter • 1 tsp garlic minced • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
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