We seek balance through many methods, like morning yoga poses and guided meditations before bed. But another important part of a balanced, holistic lifestyle is diet. When your body is missing nutrients, you suffer from all kinds of physical and mental ailments. Based on a holistic nutrition perspective, here are some foods you can pair together to promote better body balance from the inside out. CITRUS FRUITS AND DARK, LEAFY GREENS The vitamin C in citrus fruits helps your body absorb the iron in kale, spinach, and other leafy greens. Unlike the iron found in animal proteins, the iron in leafy vegetables isn’t as easy to absorb. Get the most out of those greens by tossing your spinach salad with a lemon vinaigrette or brush some lemon or orange juice onto your grilled kale. BEANS AND RICE This simple staple meal for many Latin American families is prevalent for a reason. Together, beans and rice make a nutritious and protein-packed meal to fuel your body. Keep this dish interesting by creating new combinations with avocado, zesty sauces, cilantro, and radishes. Peas and quinoa is another pairing that completes the essential amino acid profile, and the two work well together in a salad or scramble. PERFECT PAIRINGS Ingredients for Better Body Balance
CHERRIES AND SPIRULINA You may not always think about your blood health, but you should because your blood distributes crucial nutrients throughout your body and floods toxins out. Iron, folic acid, vitamin B-12, and protein are the building blocks for better blood. You can find these nutrients in dark red foods, such as cherries, raspberries, beets, and kidney beans, and in dark green foods, like spinach, spirulina, and wheatgrass. Holistic nutritionist Sarah Britton, author of “My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes,” suggests starting the day with a refreshing smoothie made with some of these foods.
These ingredient combinations bring out the best in each other, so your body can function at its best. Pair them together and enjoy!
WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER ABOUT HIKING/CAMPING? The 10 Essentials, of Course!
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Navigation map, compass, altimeter, GPS device, personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger
Since Dr. Scott Lowry took a trip down memory lane to tell us about some of the best camping experiences of his life, all of us here at Greeley Endodontics figured there was no better time to talk about the basic necessities any camper, hiker, or backpacker should bring with them, no matter how long or short the trail. The original list of necessities, known throughout the outdoor community as the “10 Essentials,” was created by The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based organization for climbers and outdoor adventurers, to help people be prepared for emergency situations while exploring back in the 1930s. According to REI, back then, the list included a map, a compass, sunglasses and sunscreen, extra clothing, a headlamp/ flashlight, first-aid supplies, a fire starter, matches, a knife, and extra food. But as time went on, the list transformed into more of a “systems” approach, which you can see below. (Source: REI.com)
2. Headlamp plus extra batteries 3. Sun protection sunglasses, sun- protective clothing, and sunscreen 4. First aid including foot care and insect repellent (as needed)
5. Knife plus a gear repair kit 6. Fire matches, lighter, tinder and/or stove 7. Shelter carried at all times 8. Extra food beyond the minimum expectation 9. Extra water beyond the minimum expectation 10. Extra clothes beyond the minimum expectation
With all this excellent later summer weather and a plethora of hiking and camping options in the great state of Colorado, now is the perfect time to get make some outdoor memories. Trails located at Josephine Jones Park in Greeley, Mills Lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park, both Blue Lake or Lake Isabelle at the Brainard Lake Recreation Area in the Indian Peaks, or Horsetooth Falls in the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space are all great places to hit the dirt and test your limits. Just don’t forget to bring your 10 Essentials along for the ride!
(can be a light emergency bivy)
These 10 Essentials can help keep you safe wherever you’re adventuring this summer.
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