AGING BACKWARDS

After about a decade of illness, health challenges, societal upheaval, and the Covid pandemic, I now appear to be experiencing what my friend Catherine Marsh calls ‘Aging Backwards.’ 

Living in my body today feels more like how I felt in 2014. I attribute my enhanced wellbeing and increased body awareness to at least six factors: Diet, Exercise, Purpose, Friendships, Centered Solitude, and Engagement in the Arts.

Over the next few blogs I hope to dialogue with you about each of these topics, one at a time, and to invite you to share your own experiences with healthy body awareness. Let's begin with HEALTHY EATING.

Here’s my standard get-the-day-started-right breakfast recipe.

 

Ingredients

Place in a stovetop pan
Whole Grain: ¼ cup of rolled oats with raisons (Red Mill Country Style Muesli)

 
Protein: 

. 6-8 chopped walnuts (protein)
. A pinch of black Chia seeds (reduces blood pressure & inflammation + more)

Fruit: 
. Two tablespoons of dried organic cranberries (prevents urinary tract infections)
. ¼ cup frozen blueberries
. ¼ apple chopped (or fruit of season)
. ½ banana chopped (potassium & magnesium)

 
Seasoning: a couple shakes of cinnamon                                       

Pour enough unsweetened Almond Milk to cover (Calcium for strong bones) 

Milk Added

Stir and place on medium heat for just long enough to read Heather Cox Richardson’s daily blog. 

Milk boiling 

Remove from heat when liquid is bubbling and add
. 2 drops of liquid Vitamin D3 (boosts immune system + improves anxiety)
. ¼ tsp ground cloves (promotes healthy bones, especially teeth and gums)
. ½ tsp Tahini paste (reduces heart disease & inflammation)

 

Add ons

Allow to cool for ten minutes
Eat with prescribed medicine and vitamins

Note: I am not recommending any of these brands. I vary brands a lot; this is what I have on hand today. 

Ok, your turn! What is a meal plan, recipe, or discovery you have made about healthy eating?