How Gratitude Can Boost Your Well-Being

Practicing Gratitude Can Benefit Your Health

Practicing gratitude can positively impact your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our busy lives can often feel overwhelming, with elevated stress levels increasing the risk of high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, and other health conditions.

One of the best ways to reduce stress is to actively practice gratitude (CDC). This healthy habit can be practiced a multitude of ways, from journaling to meditation or prayer. Learning to cope with stress is an essential part of staying healthy. Though life will always be filled with challenges, these tips can help you stay resilient (Mayo Clinic):

• Create a strong support system of loved ones and friends.
• Set goals that can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
• Learn from experience and consider the healthy strategies that helped you through difficulties in the past.
• From getting enough sleep to eating nutritious meals, take care of your mental and physical health.
• Remain hopeful and know that while you can’t change the past, you are in control of your future.
• Seek support from a professional if needed.

3 Tips For Healthy Grocery Shopping On A Budget

In honor of American Diabetes Month, we’re diving into some of the best ways to eat healthily throughout your busy week, according to the American Diabetes Association. Unhealthy eating habits can greatly increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, one of the most common illnesses in U.S. adults.

For many of us, the meals we eat begin with the food we buy at the grocery store. Shopping for healthy options that don’t break the bank can feel overwhelming, but it’s doable and a game-changer for your health if you take the extra time to prepare.
The next time you shop for a grocery haul, try putting these tips into practice:

1. Commit to meal prepping: Creating a weekly menu makes life a lot less stressful. You won’t have to worry about what to make for dinner every night, and you can consider planning some meals around specials at the grocery store. If you struggle choosing healthy meals, take the time to research new recipes and add them to your menu.
2. Stick to your shopping list: You can save time and money by following your shopping list. This step ensures you get all of the ingredients you need for healthy meals, and you don’t overspend on unnecessary items. 
3. Don’t grocery shop on an empty stomach: This one is simple! It’s easy to buy a lot of excess items (and unhealthy items) at the grocery store when you’re craving a snack. Shop for your next haul after you’ve eaten a filling meal.

Watch this video from Mayo Clinic to learn more about the connection between lifestyle and type 2 diabetes.

10 Nutritious 
Recipes To Try 
This Thanksgiving

Add healthy fruits and vegetables to your family feast this season.

• Butternut Squash Soup
• Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
• Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts
• Herb and Apple Stuffing
• Lemon-Maple Squash
• Green Bean Casserole With Crispy Shallots
• Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
• Skillet Turkey With Roasted Vegetables
• Pumpkin Smoothie
• Apple Crisp

Find these recipes on FoodNetwork.com!

4 Ways Tips For Preventing Illness This Fall

‘Tis the season for the common cold and flu. As sickness spreads during the colder months, there are steps you can take to stay healthy (Healthline):

1. Get your flu vaccine: An annual flu shot is the best way to avoid the flu and keep others healthy.
2. Eat your veggies: Leafy green vegetables in particular are rich in vitamins that can help ward off illness.
3. Get enough sleep: The weeks leading up to the holidays can be busy, but it’s important to keep your body well-rested.
4. Practice good hygiene: Good habits like washing your hands or covering your mouth when you cough can minimize the spread of germs.

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