Vibrant Energy and Health

With gyms closed, or access restricted in so many places right now, the typical join a gym resolution for New Year’s isn’t on our list this year. But there are so many choices of small healthy changes we can choose to make, so that 2021 is a healthier year.

Want to try fermenting veggies naturally at home? Here’s a simple recipe. https://www.health.harvard.edu//fermented-foods-can-add-de

According to Harvard's health website, increasing research is pointing to the importance of the type and variety of gut bacteria for a range of health issues. A diet of mainly processed foods encourages the sort of bacteria we really don’t want. Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and yogurt provide a replenishment of healthful probiotics live micro-organisms crucial to good digestion.

A cup of cucumber with its peel has just 16 calories, and provides about 4 percent of daily potassium, 3 percent of daily fiber and 4 percent of daily vitamin C. Cucumber is a great fresh addition to mixed green salads. They can also be fresh-tasting additions to a pitcher of cold water.

In many places, the clocks were changed by an hour this weekend. Studies suggest the one-hour disruption of our sleep routines can increase risk of traffic accidents, heart attacks and depression. The next few days might be a good time to get a little more sleep at night, and get outside into daylight to reset circadian rhythms.

A smart, energetic dog probably needs more challenging exercise than a simple walk. If you have that sort of a dog, consider agility training. The great news is, you’ll get a workout too.