As the days get longer and sunnier, our habits change as well. We switch up our wardrobe, incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into our diet, and become more active.
While we often associate new beginnings with the New Year, spring is also a perfect time to change habits that aren’t making us healthier or better.
Here’s how you can bring balance into your life this spring:
1. Umerenost
Umerenost u jelu, piću, izlaganju suncu.
Ostati umeren u trošenju novca na komplikovane skincare rituale, na suplemente za koje ne znamo čemu služe ni da li nam trebaju.
If you found yourself in all of the above, don't worry. We are all prone to exaggeration and the solution isn’t isolating ourselves from the overwhelming choices around us.
The first step toward a more moderate lifestyle is understanding our needs, where they stem from, and what we’re trying to hide when we tend to go overboard.
Take overeating, for example. Often, when we feel sad or bored, we turn to food. Instead of feeling guilty for eating 100 grams of chocolate instead of an apple, it’s better to ask yourself how you’re feeling and what you can do to feel better, rather than overeating.
Moderation is something you practice and develop, so give yourself time, but don’t give up on moderation, even when it feels difficult at first.
Protivupalna dijeta Pre nego što objasnimo principe protivupalne dijete, hajde da krenemo od načina na koji upale funkcionišu. Iako asocira na nešto loše, upala je zdrav odgovor našeg imunog sistema na pojavu stranih uticaja kao što su delovanja bakterija, virusa, alergena ili povrede. Ako kijamo da bismo se oslobodili alergena ili se se pojavi otok na mestima na koje nas telo upozorava da treba da budemo pažljiviji, to znači da naš imuni sistem radi kako treba. However, inflammations that last for a long time are a problem because, with their prolonged action, they create a system in which inflammation has become established. Sometimes genetic factors are involved, and sometimes lifestyle, stress, high-calorie diet cause the chronic presence of inflammation in the body. Sometimes, genetic factors are to blame, but often, lifestyle, stress, and a high-calorie diet contribute to chronic inflammation. If inflammation persists, it can lead to further complications such as cardiovascular diseases, fatty liver, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and certain types of cancer. An anti-inflammatory diet is an active fighter against these processes in the body. While there isn’t one official anti-inflammatory diet, there is a range of foods that fall into this category: Fresh fruits and vegetables Minimally processed whole grain products Foods rich in unsaturated fats (avocados, olive oil, nut and peanut butter) Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, salmon, sardines, mackerel) Tea Coffee Dark chocolate Moderate alcohol consumption (wine, beer)