You may find it challenging to get your family in the kitchen to eat meals. But, juicing is a healthy alternative for everyone! It’s easy to prepare and costs less than buying fresh fruits or vegetables at the store. No matter what their age, juicing can provide many health benefits for all members of the family. The following are five ways that juicing can improve health and well-being in every member of your household:
Decreases Inflammation You may already know that juicing is a great way to consume more vegetables and fruits in your diet. But did you also know it can be beneficial to reducing inflammation? Juicing removes the water from vegetables, so they’re easier for your body to process without harming digestion as eating them whole would. Studies show that those who drink juice with vegetables and fruits experience decreased inflammation.
A beneficial juice for your family to include in their diet is veggie-based green juice. This type of drink contains high levels of vitamin K and C and magnesium, which are all essential nutrients that can help with inflammation reduction.
Boosts Your Immunity Juicers from reputable manufacturers like goodnature.com/ can juice veggies, fruits, and grains. Juicing these is a great way to boost your immunity. All the vitamins and nutrients that you take in through fresh fruits and vegetables will help build up your immune system so that it is not vulnerable when exposed to illness-causing bacteria, viruses, or other harmful substances. In addition, the antioxidants found in juices prevent cells from damage from free radicals.
Promotes Weight Loss Juicing is a great way to promote weight loss because your body breaks down the natural sugars in vegetables more efficiently. This process results in feeling full for longer than usual and having fewer cravings for unhealthy foods that may contribute to weight gain.
Several studies have shown that weight loss is more sustainable when you incorporate juicing into your diet because it promotes feelings of satiety and reduces overall calorie intake by making nutrient-dense foods easier for your body to break down.
Increases Energy Juicing is a great way to get your family’s day off on the right foot. You can make it in batches and lasts for up to three days, meaning you don’t have to worry about breakfast or snacks before school. All it takes is some fruit juice (a natural source of energy), water, an apple and orange cut into slices, and two teaspoons of honey.
Juicing with vegetables is a great way to increase your energy levels. When juicing, the carbohydrates found in veggies convert into simple sugars that immediately work by spiking up insulin and boosting human metabolism.
Good Source for Essential Nutrients The ingredients of juicing can provide a good source of essential nutrients for your family. For example, green vegetables are high in minerals such as iron and calcium that help with the formation of connective tissues, boost immunity, fuel metabolism, and reduce inflammation. In addition, fruit juices provide essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, which is vital for eyesight. Juicing also provides a way to get the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables in one glass.
Conclusion Hopefully, these tips have helped you get started on the path to healthy living. If you feel like your mind and body need a reset, juicing is just what they need!
While for an informal gathering or a family barbecue, disposable cups, paper plates, and plastic forks and garden chairs begged, borrowed, and stolen from everywhere will more than suffice. There are some occasions where they just will not be sufficient. When these occasions come up, it is wise to have all the tips and tricks in your entertaining repertoire ready, so that you can throw a successful and elegant dinner party.
These occasions might be for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, client entertainment, and networking. Whatever the occasion, these tips will make sure your dinner party is classy and fun. Read on to find out more.
Send out invitations
While a quick message in your friends or family Whatsapp group or a Facebook message is more than adequate for an informal get together, when it comes to something a little more formal, you want to send out proper invitations. Of course, professionally calligraphed and gold sealed envelopes might be a step too far, but sending one out via post is a great way to give a sense of occasion to any elegant dinner party.
Plan the menu
Before you plan your menu, make sure that you find out if there are any allergies or dietary requirements for your guests. Once you know if you have to plan for allergies, vegetarian, vegan or the like, it makes it a little easier. Then, set to work on planning a special meal. If you are cooking it yourself, do not go for anything too fussy or complicated that will require lots of attention in the kitchen while your guests are there. You also do not want to try something new that night – either keep to something tried and tested or give yourself plenty of time to perfect the dish. There are lots of superb ideas and recipes online, with just about every ingredient and taste catered for. Why not try an old favourite, with a new twist, such as the mushroom gravy recipe here? Of course, if you are getting the professional caterers in, you could go all out.
Lay your table
Setting the plates and the cutlery and mismatched glasses alongside a bottle of ketchup and mustard are not going to be right for an elegant dinner party. You need to spend some time dressing the table with crisp, clean table linen, charger plates, the correct cutlery for each course, appropriate glasses for drinks and so on. You also want to look at sophisticated and elegant decorations. Vase of fresh flowers or foliage are always a winner, as are tealights dotted about. Leave the paper napkins in the drawer and bring out clean, pressed linen ones with rings to hold them together.
Even if you are hosting a small, intimate gathering, place cards can be used to add a thoughtful, personalised touch to the event. Furthermore, by seating your guests next to new faces, you can easily facilitate a fun, enjoyable evening for them. They are also a useful tool for assisting guests in avoiding the awkward decision of deciding where to sit.
Set the scene
You will want to set the right tone with the right lighting and music. For an elegant dinner party, dim the lights to a comfortable setting, but not so dark that your guests can’t see what they are eating, and light candles along the table and in surrounding areas to give the room a warm, enticing glow. Scented candles, on the other hand, should be avoided because they may interfere with the aroma of the food you are serving.
When it comes to music, make sure to set the volume to the appropriate decibel level so that your guests can converse comfortably. Choose a chilled out playlist that can easily fade into the background while also providing a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Jazz is always a good option.
Make sure the bathroom is clean
Aside from the dining room, you will want to spruce up your bathroom, as that’s the only other space you will be opening up to guests. To maintain the overall theme of your elegant dinner party, make sure to provide or hang cloth or linen hand towels for guests to dry their hands.
Stock the bathroom with luxury soap and hand lotion. Make sure all of your facilities are clean and functional ahead of time. To add a finishing touch, light a clean-scented candle or place a fragrance diffuser in the bathroom to keep it feeling and smelling fresh all evening.
I really feel drained and like I have been burning the candle at both ends these days. Have you ever said that?
Have you ever felt your dreams will never come true? That your family members think your dreams are crazy? I think that all of us have felt like that one time or another, even when we feel successful. Life is a constant tug of war because you have to start over again when you let go of the rope. What do you do when you hit rock bottom, and it seems like no one is there to pull you out of the well? You pray and ask God for help In Jesus Name. If this resonates with you, thenBelieve It: How to Go from Undestimated to Unstoppableby Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, is the book for you.
As part of Brendon Burchard’s Growthday.com, my husband received this book as a gift in the mail. I had already purchased the audible version, so this was a pleasant surprise. Thank you, Brendon! “If you’ve ever doubted yourself or felt truly underestimated, this book will inspire a new kind of belief and confidence in you and your dreams!”
I have felt that self-doubt, self-hate, feeling older than dirt when standing next to a younger person, barren, no value, and what am I here on earth for. I could relate to this book in a few different ways. I’ve found that if you don’t love yourself, then there is no way you can truly love someone else. It takes time to let go of all that baggage.
“In Believe It, Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, shares the wild but true story of how a once struggling waitress turned her against-the-grain idea into an international best-selling sensation, eventually selling the company for more than a billion dollars and becoming the first female CEO of a brand in L’Oréal’s 100+ year history. Faced with self-doubt, body-doubt, God-doubt, down to her last few dollars and told, “No one is going to buy makeup from someone who has your body,” Jamie reveals for the first time what really went down, how she almost didn’t make it, how she learned to trust herself. The powerful lessons you, too, can use to go from underestimated to unstoppable.”
There were so many times she could have said no. However, she persevered and kept going until she achieved her dream.
I don’t want to give spoiler alerts, but one tip she gave was creating an imaginary toolbox filled with quotes and prayers that deeply impact you that you can pull from to solve problems. I do this with my gratitude journal. It is not about giving a run-through of the day but writing down what I felt good about and wanted to go back when I need to see it most. Prayer and mediation are other ways that will change your life if you are consistent.
If you don’t know who Jamie Kern Lima is, please read this post in Success Magazine. And this is a great interview that Jamie had with Chase Jarvis below.
I purchased the audio version of Believe It on Amazon. I know you will get many nuggets of wisdom that you can take with you in your life.
Whether your kids are still young or grown up and have youngsters of their own, it’s always good to spend time together as a family. While day-to-day life can make it tricky to spend as much quality time together as you’d like, finding ways to bond can strengthen your relationships. To keep things exciting and find new ways to enjoy each other’s company, why not try these five fun ways to bond as a family?
Go Hiking A hiking trip can be a great way to have fun together, particularly if you turn it into a multi-day event and camp overnight. With essential supplies, a range of treats, andcustom printed t shirts to ensure everyone is easily identifiable, family members of all ages can take part and enjoy themselves. Be sure to choose a suitable trail for everyone and make sure you’re prepared for the terrain. As you enhance your skills, however, you’ll be able to take on more adventurous routes as a family.
Cook Together Sitting down to an evening meal together for many families is an important way of connecting, but cooking together can be even better. Even if some family members aren’t budding chefs, you can have fun learning new skills and sharing the responsibilities of preparing a meal! Whether you’re throwing together a quick weekday meal or prepping for a family BBQ, encouraging everyone to get involved is a fun way to spend time together.
Try an Assault Course If you want to test your limits, book a day at an activity center and take on an assault course as a team. While very young children won’t be able to participate in this one, there are many outdoor activity centers geared towards youngsters. By finding the right course for your family, you can work together, enjoy some friendly competition and have hours of fun.
Have a Gaming Session If your kids are into gaming, trying to cajole them away from their screens can be a challenge but, if you can’t beat them, join them! Ask your kids to teach you how to game, and you’ll have a shared hobby that you can partake in at any time. What’s more – playing games online is a great way to connect with family members who are based elsewhere, so you can stay in touch with siblings, cousins, and kids and have fun at the same time.
Sing Karaoke Nothing lifts your mood like belting out your favorite tune, which is why karaoke is so popular with people of all ages. Rent a karaoke machine, buy a couple of microphones or book a session at a nearby karaoke booth and you can sing your heart out. Encourage everyone to create a list of their favorite songs, and you can create your own bespoke playlist!
Making Time for Family Fun When you have an endless to-do list, it’s always a challenge to fit family time into your schedule. However, making it a top priority regularly will benefit everyone. Having fun together strengthens bonds and makes you feel closer to your nearest and dearest. By choosing easily accessible and fun activities for everyone, family time will become a firm favorite in your household!
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