Thanksgiving Salad Ideas

Happy Thanksgiving, wellness lovers!

As turkey day is almost upon us... you are probably searching for recipes as frantically as I am! Usually I am not a procrastinator.

This year, we are having more of a potluck get together, and one of the dishes I signed up for is a green salad.

But of course, it has to be special! Why, it can't just be your every day bowl of mixed greens.

No surprise here... I'm feeling quite inspired after spending some time on Pinterest. In case you are searching for salad options as well, I thought I'd share a few of the recipes that really seemed to stand out... and will likely be a show stopper on any table!

(These mouth-watering photos will take you to the original posting.)

Enjoy!

I hope you and your family have the happiest of Thanksgivings!

xoxo,
Ashley

Why Your Body Loves Sleep!

Well hello there, wellness lovers! Happy Friday!

And might I just add... happy fall as well! I am just so excited for the cooler temperatures, everything pumpkin, and bringing out the cute boots + vests + blankets. I know you are too!!

One other aspect of fall that I greatly appreciate... is the fact that nights start getting longer and daylight savings eventually ends.

Why do I look forward to this? It's simple really.

More sleep!

If you're like me... when it's the middle of summer and is light outside well passed 8 pm, you probably tend to get less sleep than you should. Or maybe you're more disciplined than I am. In the fall and winter months, I find myself more able to relax and get to bed by a reasonable hour. Ideally 9 pm. Please don't laugh... my alarm goes off at 5.

 

I just love this infographic from the Huffington Post! Take a minute to check it out!

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Whenever you find yourself sleep deprived, you know you feel terrible... but this pretty much sums everything up nicely! If you are skimping on sleep... your body is not going through all of the necessary processes to repair itself and fully rest the mind.

According to the Mayo Clinic and WedMD, adults generally require 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Apparently some individuals can get by with 6 (although probably not necessarily ideal), and some people actually need 9 to function throughout their day.

So there you have it! And probably have known for ever. Sleep is important! Have you been taking sleeping seriously enough lately? Please feel free to leave a comment below. (I'll leave a confession myself!)

I hope you have a relaxing and restful weekend! Zzzzzzzz

xoxo,
Ashley

Joshua Rosenthal Interviews Dr. Mehmet Oz!

Well hello there, wellness lovers!

Today I wanted to share with you a video I came across the other day... of Joshua Rosenthal (founder/director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition... and a pioneer/leader in the future of natural health)

...interviewing Dr. Oz (the doctor we all know and greatly appreciate for bringing certain health/wellness topics to mainstream audiences.)

Here is the summary:

Originally posted by Integrative Nutrition on July 11, 2014

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What role can Health Coaches play in the ongoing healthcare crisis in America? A very significant one, says Dr. Mehmet Oz, who recently sat down with IIN founder Joshua Rosenthal to discuss the issue.

Their probing conversation explored the different roles of doctors, patients, and Health Coaches in our current system, and how each can help contribute to a wellness revolution. Rather than overhauling the entire healthcare system, Dr. Oz says, Health Coaches should function as an added layer between doctors and patients, helping patients be healthier and doctors be better practitioners.
In fact, Health Coaches are essential in this equation, as most doctors don’t learn fundamental nutritional principles while in medical school—principles that can often serve as a replacement for medicine or invasive operations!

Today, 20% of Americans drive most of our healthcare costs, and these people “desperately need Health Coaching,” according to Dr. Oz. By focusing on this group, Health Coaches can not only help a large group of people lead healthier and happier lives, we can also take an enormous burden off of our economy and transform our society into one with a raised standard of nutrition and complete wellness.

I hope you found this as interesting + enlightening as I did!

xoxo,
Ashley