Week 3: Resilient Diet & Movement
Empowered Eating, Inspired Movement
Eating and exercise have changed these last several weeks. How can you eat & move in simple ways to support your health & resilience? Tune in for the live Resilience Talk for key strategies. Use the additional classes below to help support your resiilence.
For the Kiddos
The last part of the resilience talk will dive into support for kids and parents.
There are basic lifestyle practices that can support or deplete the immune system response to viruses and other infections. Dr. Culbert will cover some key practices that families can take to stay as healthy as possible.
Additional Resources
Supplements Referenced:
- Chromium
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- l-theanine (we use Peace of Mind)
- Serotonin support (we use Relaxed Mood)
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Ingredients:
2 large, ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/3 cup coconut or other milk of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
Cut open the avocado and scoop out the pit. Cut into large chunks and put into the blender.
Add the cocoa, maple/honey, vanilla, milk and cinnamon.
Blend starting on low and moving to high until smooth.
Adjust to texture and taste by adding more maple/honey or cocoa. Refrigerate until serving.
Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients:
2 cups coconut, almond, or other milk of choice
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions:
Whisk ingredients together in a glass container with a lid.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set.
- Resource for Family Cooking Fun: https://www.chopchopfamily.org/
- Book for Family Outdoor Fun: http://richardlouv.com/books/vitamin-n/
- Connecting Kids & Nature: https://www.nwf.org/Kids-and-Family/Connecting-Kids-and-Nature
Next Live Class
Our next class will stream right here. If the class time has arrived and the live stream doesn't start, just refresh this page. You can also catch the class on our Facebook page so that you can comment and ask questions.
Replay | Music of Focus: Beta Wave Music Meditation
Replay | Tai Chi with Richard Johnson
Replay | Resilience Talk with Drs. Henry Emmons & Tim Culbert
Replay | Yin Yoga with Richard Johnson
Replay | Grounding Yoga with Elly Hollenhorst
Guided Meditation with Catherine Duncan, MA, BCC
Have You Signed Up for the Resilience Retreat Emails?
Monday emails will help you start the week strong and give you a glimpse of what's coming up. Wednesday emails offer a motivation boost and a reminder to join in for the live talk.
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