HAPPY HABITS
Daily Actions to Make You Happier and Healthier
O ur habits have lasting impacts on our well-being, both positive and negative. For example, take drinking soda: It's a relatively innocuous habit, but it can lead to major health consequences. A Public Library of Science Medicine study found that drinking one soda each day increased a person’s risk of stroke by 16% over time! Habits with long-term health consequences like these can be combatted by implementing healthier habits such as the following: Drink More Water Water is one of the most powerful nutrients in the world. Studies show increasing your water intake improves your skin, balances your weight, boosts your kidneys’ detoxification abilities, and increases muscle, joint, and organ health. Reap these benefits by setting daily reminders for yourself to drink up on your phone or calendar, and carry a reusable water bottle everywhere you go. Wash Your Hands Since the early 2020 pandemic COVID-19, better known as coronavirus, hit many health professionals have been stressing the importance of hand-washing. But hand-washing isn’t just a solid practice for combating this fast-spreading disease. Your hands touch your face and food every day, but they also graze guardrails, open car doors, pick up toys, and shake other hands. Regularly and thoroughly washing your hands — and using hand sanitizer only when hand-washing is not an option — can prevent the spread of all kinds of diseases and keep you healthier. To make this easier, try singing the chorus of your favorite song as you scrub. When you finish, then you’re done washing your hands! Get Outside We enjoy gorgeous weather in California year-round, and we should use that to our benefit! According to a report in Business Insider, being outside can benefit our mental and physical well-being. Studies have found that just the act of spending time outside can improve your memory, decrease stress, lower your blood pressure, help you sleep better, and lower your risk of depression. Make it a goal to take a walk twice each week during your lunch break, or hike on your weekends to enjoy Mother Nature’s benefits. At The Wellness Studio, we know just how hard it can be to maintain a new, healthier lifestyle. Our team of wellness experts can guide you and help foster the healthy habits you need. Learn more online at TheWellnessStudioLB.com.
Vegan Spring Rolls
Inspired by SimpleVeganBlog.com
Ingredients
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 onion, julienned
2 large carrots, julienned 4 leaves cabbage, julienned
1 oz soybean sprouts
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce 8 sheets spring roll pastry
Directions
1. In a wok over medium-high heat, add olive oil, vegetables, and tamari or soy sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Set aside filling mixture. 2. Place a pastry wrapper on a flat surface and tilt it to be in the shape of a diamond. Scoop 2 tbsp of filling onto the lower corner of the wrapper. 3. Tightly roll the wrapper and fold in the left and right corners. Brush the top corner with water and close the roll. Repeat with all wrappers. 4. In the wok, heat a generous amount of olive oil. 5. Add the rolls when hot, cooking for 1 minute or until each side is golden brown. 6. Place rolls on a paper towel to drain oil and cool before serving.
WELLNESS QUIZ
This year is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Half a century ago, we came together to protect our planet, and since then we've made a commitment each April to be better stewards of the environment. But do you know why April was chosen? If you do, you just might know the answer to this month’s trivia question!
On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans participated in the first-ever Earth Day demonstrations. Why was this day originally chosen for the holiday?
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