The Path to Wellness You’ve probably heard of the term wellness. But have you ever wondered exactly what it means? Wellness is about becoming healthier in all parts of your life. It’s about having a healthy body and mind There are eight different components of
Improving Your Wellness
wellness. They are:
When you know about the eight different
1 Emotional — understanding your
parts of wellness, it can help you make
feelings, expressing them and trying to
choices that support your mental and
be more positive
physical health every day. Here are some
2 Environmental — spending time in
things you can do to boost your wellness:
places that make you feel happy, healthy and safe
3 Financial — understanding your finances, living within your means and planning for your future
4 Intellectual — learning new things, being creative and staying open to new ideas
5 Occupational — feeling good about your work
6 Physical — being physically active, eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep
7 Social — feeling a sense of belonging, having a strong support system and building healthy relationships
• Avoid drugs and alcohol. Don’t smoke. • Eat a healthy diet. Focus on getting plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, eggs, nuts and low-fat dairy products. Choose foods that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars. • Exercise. Aim for 30 minutes of physical activity, such as walking, at least five
Autumn Vegetable Succotash
days a week.
INGREDIENTS
• Visit your doctor regularly. Talk openly with your doctor about any concerns you have about your physical or mental health. • Manage stress. Talk with someone you trust about your problems, concerns and stress. Spend time with people who bring you joy.
8 Spiritual — feeling a sense of
Wellness doesn’t happen overnight. It’s
connection, purpose and peace in
about the steps you take every single day
your life
to live a healthier, happier life.
¼ cup olive oil 1 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups diced red bell peppers 2 cups diced zucchini 2 cups diced yellow summer squash 3 cups frozen lima beans 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh sage DIRECTIONS In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and then onion; cook until translucent, about two minutes. Add garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, squash, lima beans and corn. Season as desired; cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in sage, and serve. Per Serving Makes eight servings. Each serving provides: 220 calories, 8 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 8 g protein.
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