2012 is officially here. Each new year fosters new goals, new ambitions, and the refreshing idea that we each get a new start; it's a time to wash our hands of past mistakes and rid ourselves of bad habits that may be holding us back or hindering us in some way. For some of us, these ideals take the form of resolutions. For others, there is a general conception that often times resolutions fail, and so goals are made to make healthy lifestyle changes that last rather than making a resolution that runs a short-lived course. Whatever the case may be, many of us find that the new year ushers in a want and a desire to make healthier life choices, whether they be in relation to food, exercise, time management, or mental health and spirituality. There are many pieces to the overall health puzzle, and each piece plays an equally important role in the overall quality of the end result.
Naturally, the focus of this blog is food. It's no secret that I have an unabridged love for desserts and anything that offers satisfaction for my sweet tooth. Don't worry- just because the focus of the new year will be healthy food ideas, I will never go without sweets, nor would I ever suggest that you do! I believe that EVERYTHING is good for you in moderation, and for me, an occasional indulgence is the ONLY thing that keeps me on track in the bigger scheme of things. In other words, there will still be plenty of dessert recipes to come in the midst of some of the lighter meal ideas I will present to you.
With that in mind, I would like to take the opportunity to direct your attention to a unique website (unique, at least, in that it's being mentioned in a food blog while its focus is primarily scientific in nature)… I stumbled across this page on one of my personal favorite food blogs, Brown Eyed Baker. She contributed a recipe for homemade granola to the Posit Science Thinkfood: Brain fitness recipes cookbook, along with 49 other noted food bloggers. The collection of recipes here is widely varied from cookies to fish to enchiladas and everything in between. What I think is fantastic about this particular collection of recipes is its objective: food concoctions that are not only delicious but put forward combinations of ingredients that actually boost your brain power and offer substantive value in addition to taste. In my opinion, this type of emphasis is the key to building a healthy diet. There is much more to losing weight and/or feeling good than calorie-counting alone. You can find the compilation of recipes here: http://www.positscience.com/human-brain/brain-fitness/thinkfood-recipes, or, take the scenic route and visit Brown Eyed Baker's delectable site in the process: http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/03/23/fruit-almond-granola-recipe/.
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| Above, a picture of Brown Eyed Baker's contribution to the Thinkfood cookbook - Fruit & Almond Granola- looks delicious! |
Along this same line of thinking, I would also like to offer one additional website for your health-oriented perusing: http://www.nutritionwithsheila.com/. I have personally sought out the advice of this wise, self-employed Nutritionist and found the insight that she can offer invaluable. In fact, many of the ideas I have regarding healthy eating come from Sheila's coaching. Follow her on Facebook for daily pointers on how to incorporate more nutrition into your diet and lead a healthier lifestyle, in general. She is very knowledgeable about the true, hidden power that can come from the nutrients we put in our bodies when we eat with a purpose.
In the meantime, tell us about your 2012 goals or resolutions, or if you choose not to participate in the seeming new years' traditions, tell us why. Look forward to a new recipe on Wednesday, and be assured it will be full of good-for-you ingredients!
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