Living Wellness: Seasons

Seasons of Change

The Snow coming to the mountaintops or to the top of your head both indicate change and evolution into something new and potentially exciting. As we pass through the chapters marked by weather, holidays, relationships, growth spurts in our children and ourselves, learning to live and experience in the moment can prepare us to move on to whatever comes next.

Autumn and winter

Leaves changing to golds and reds, make it easy to marvel at the magic and drama of nature. Crisp, nippy mornings bring the realization that colder weather is moving in. It is a good time to keep well hydrated and pump up the immune system where possible; nutritious meals high in protein are a great idea. Decide how you are going to approach the food tunnel that is Halloween, Thanksgiving and the end of the year festivities. Choose to make this rich with family and friends and look for portion control and the low sugar options. Always a great time for bushels of vibrant fruits and nuts. And, about those crisp, nippy mornings? Get out and take a delicious thinkThin® high protein bar with you!

Parenting through the seasons

How is your school year going?
Do you have an anxious kindergartener, a muddled middle schooler or a high school student whose laundry is the only thing living at home? These are all seasons of natural change, nuanced with individual character. Take time to compare notes with other parents whose approach you admire. Often frustration can be turned to laughter when stories are shared.

Biggest parenting tip that we would like to share is – love your children around the table. Share a meal together as often as is possible. Set a routine and insist on attendance. A family dinner can provide insights into your children’s minds and good nutrition on many levels for all generations.

You and the snow streaks

Better known as wisdom streaks, grey (or white) hair should be thought of as a badge of honor earned through years of gathering knowledge. Well that’s our premise and we are sticking to it! White hair can arrive as a result of shock or stress but more commonly, when or where it appears is hereditary. Your choice is to color or not. Clothes, makeup, haircut and styling all greatly impact whether grey hair demonstrates an older you or a new version of the stylish you! Whatever the color, healthy hair is best supported by an active lifestyle and good nutrition that includes foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly iron, copper, vitamin B and folic acid.