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Can’t say enough about meal prep. It really helps when it comes to staying on top of nutrition goals.
This week it's cauliflower curry that I’m having over quinoa and some slices of avocado on the side.

Natural foods often give clues about their nutritional values just by their colors.

Vivid colors suggest that fruits and vegetables are at their freshest, have more flavor and many positive functions, like slowing down the aging process.

Green vegetables deliver vitamin K and other vitamins and minerals with very few calories.
spinach broccoli

Red foods are high in two phytochemicals called lycopene and anthocyanins. These are good for your heart and lower your risk for certain cancers.
cherries, tomatoes, beets

Orange and yellow foods are high in vitamin C.
cantaloupe, pineapple slices yellow peppers

Blue and purple foods contain anti-oxidants and other properties that are antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-obesity, help prevent cardiovascular disease increase memory and overall health.
purple cabbage, eggplant, blueberries

Fruits and vegetables that are naturally white have been found to boost your immune system and reduce your risk of heart disease and other conditions.

3 colors on your plate at every meal goes a long way to covering all the nutritional bases.

Smart Nutrition Goals for 2023

The Conscientious Path to Boosting Your Immune System

Most people understand that the immune system can be improved with things like exercise, sleep, nutrition and certain supplements. But, few realize that one’s disposition and character play a role too.

It turns out that being dependable and disciplined might help you to fight off disease and be able to continue to take pleasure in enjoyable activities.

It has been discovered that conscientious people have a naturally stronger immune system and live longer.

Other benefits of being conscientious include healthier lifestyles, higher productivity, and greater achievement.

And,

It starts with taking a deliberate approach to life.

Become more conscientiousness and get organized with strategies such as setting goals, managing time, establishing routines, clearing away clutter and limiting distractions.

Some techniques to try are cultivating gratitude, persevering through obstacles setting boundaries, being punctual and assuming responsibility.

It’s also nice to know that time is on our side as research shows that we tend to become more conscientious and agreeable the older we get.

So, use the power of your personality to stay healthy and live longer.

Fall is here, Let’s build our immune systems and give ourselves a decent chance at remaining healthy all winter.
Some elements to consider when building and maintaining a healthy immune system.

Exercise
Have a consistent fitness routine be part of your ticket to optimal health.
All it takes is 30 minutes a day.

Rest
Get enough sleep.
During sleep the body repairs and regenerates itself and the powerful antioxidant melatonin is produced.

Mental Attitude
Manage stress by making time for enjoyable, relaxing activities. It’s been proven that people with a positive mental attitude don’t get sick as often.

Nutritious Meals
Incorporate plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fish and lean proteins into your everyday diet.

Balanced eating get enough of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to keep us well.

Every day our bodies are exposed to environmental issues that threaten to make us sick, and every day we have an opportunity for better health.