What's your favourite fall morning ritual? 🍂☕️🪵 For us, we love taking our mornings slow and setting the day off right by incorporating a bit of fitness, zen and nutrition. Here are our favourite FZN morning rituals: 🏃🏻♀️ Fitness -10 minutes of stretching -brisk early morning walk 🍃 Zen -practice deep breathing and mindfulness -journalling 🥝 Nutrition -avocado toast with egg -unsweetened green tea What's your FZN morning ritual?
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Nutrients That Support Mental Health
Try incorporating these foods into your diet for a healthy mind! ⬇️ 𝐎𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚-𝟑 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐬: walnuts, chia seeds, salmon 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞: beef liver, rice, fortified cereals 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧: oysters, fortified cereals, dark chocolate, spinach 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦: pumpkin seeds, black beans 𝐙𝐢𝐧𝐜: oysters, chicken, pork, beef, lobster, pumpkin seeds 𝐁 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬: chickpeas, potatoes, bananas 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐀: cow’s milk, ricotta cheese 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐂: red and green peppers, orange
Swipe to see the answer! 👉 Did you get it right? Originating from India and Southeast Asia, the ashwagandha plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers. People often use extracts or powder from the plant's roots and leaves to relieve stress. Ashwagandha falls under the category of adaptogens, which are substances that aid the body in managing stress. Share this knowledge with your friends!
To practice box breathing, you can follow these steps: 1. Sit comfortably with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor. 2. Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four. 3. Hold your breath for a count of four. 4. Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of four. 5. Hold your breath for a count of four. 6. Repeat the cycle for several minutes, or as long as you like.
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Struggling to find balance with work and play? 💻 🤸 Here's a top tip: switch on 'Do Not Disturb' mode after work hours and on weekends to reclaim your peace from notifications. Pair it with a screen tracking app for mindful usage. Remember, taking frequent breaks not only refreshes your mind but also resets your body. 🌿
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Mindful Walking
Health benefits of mindful walking include: 🌱 Improvements in mood and mindfulness skills 🌱 Reduce physical stress and improve quality of life 🌱 Improve immune system 🌱 Improve cardiovascular & respiratory system 🌱 Mental relaxation The great thing about mindful walking is that you can do it anywhere, as long as you remember to stay present. It’s not about where you are physically, but where you are mentally.
