Sunday, August 28, 2022

Meal planning: Batch cooking ideas

 


Have you ever heard of Batch cooking?

Batch cooking is a great idea for busy people or if you don't like to cook often or can't cook as often as you'd like to for whatever reason. This is a great way to stay on track with your nutrition goals.


Here's how you do it:

1. Choose the meals you want to cook breakfast lunch or dinner.

2. Decide how many days you want to prep for. 

(I usually cook for 3-4 days at a time. Depending on the meal I've chosen.)





3. Choose your protein, grains & veggies. 




4. Cook a big batch of each of your protein, grains & veggies anyway you like.





5. Pack them into separate containers as you would need them for each meal.





6. When meal time comes add any additional ingredients and enjoy!




I hope this was helpful. If you have any questions let me know in the comments section below.


*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. These posts are for educational purposes. I am not providing healthcare, medical, or nutritional therapy services or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issue.  Please be sure to contact your healthcare provider before starting anything new.


If you want a little more help with your wellness routine you can purchase my Lucidity Wellness journal:  A way to a healthier version you! on Amazon it's my ultimate wellness guide! See the products section of the blog for more details



You can also follow my pages on Social media for more tips:







Sunday, August 14, 2022

Relaxing Yoga Sequence

 







These are some of my favorite relaxing yoga poses. They help you relax your mind, stimulate the spine and stretch the hips.  I'll explain how to practice each pose below.

*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. These posts are for educational purposes. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. I am not providing healthcare, medical, or nutritional therapy services or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issue.  Please be sure to contact your healthcare provider before starting any new physical activities.



Easy pose (Sukhasana):

Sit with your back straight, legs crossed with one in front of the other, place your hands on your thighs, close your eyes if you wish, and take a deep breath in. Inhaling for the count of 3 then exhale for the count of 5. Do this 5-10 times.


Now the Cat pose (Marjaryana) & Cow Pose (Bitilasana) can be done one right after the other. These are great for the spine.



Cat pose (Marjaryana) & Cow pose (Bitilasana):

Come up to all 4, palms flat & aligned with your elbows & shoulder, back should be flat, knees aligned with your hips.

Cat pose (Marjaryana): On an exhale, slowly, lower your head down, bring your belly back & your tail bone down, and keep your shoulders away from your ears but still aligned with your shoulders bringing your tail bone down. Feel the stretch in your lower back.

Cow pose (Bitilasana): On an inhale, slowly, lift your head, look straight ahead, bring your belly down & your tail bone up and keep your shoulders away from your ears but still aligned with your shoulders & your tail bone up high.

Exhale Cat pose again. Inhale Cow pose again. Do this 4 to 5 times


When you're done come back to a flat back position for Child's pose (Balasana).


Child's pose (Balasana):

On an exhale, sit back onto your feet, lay your forehead on the mat, and bring your arms back towards your feet. Your shoulder should be away from your ears and your chest resting on your knees. Now, relax and take a few deep belly breaths in and out.


Come back to a seated position for the Butterfly pose (Badhokonasana).


Butterfly pose (Badhakonasana):

Bring both feet together and hold them tight. Take a deep breath in and when you exhale press your thighs down as far as you can without pain or strain. Do this 4 or 6 times. (Think like your thighs are the flapping wings of a butterfly)


Last pose.


Easy pose (Sukhasana) with Prayer hands mudra:

Sit with your back straight, legs crossed one in front of the other & bring your hand together in front of your chest in a prayer position. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, inhaling for the count of 3 then exhale for the count of 5. Notice how you feel and say thank you to your body for your practice today.


I hope you enjoyed this practice today. Comment below and let me know.

*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. These posts are for educational purposes. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. I am not providing healthcare, medical, or nutritional therapy services or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issue.  Please be sure to contact your healthcare provider before starting any new physical activities.



If you want a little more help with your wellness routine you can purchase my Lucidity Wellness journal:  A way to a healthier version you! on Amazon it's my ultimate wellness guide! See the products section of the blog for more details


You can also follow my pages on Social media for more tips:




For questions email me at LucidityNaturals@gmail.com

How to build a healthy salad

Want to know what goes into a healthy salad? Most people make salads with just lettuce, cheese, and chicken but for a healthy filling salad,...