THE CV WELLBEING BLOG
Nourishment and Well-being — A Nutrition Blog Series
Back-to-School Nutrition: What’s on the Menu
‘Back to school’ is right around the corner, and establishing a routine that includes consistent nourishment throughout the day, starting with breakfast, is essential. While it might seem cliché, the saying is true: breakfast is an important start to your day! So, what does adequate nourishment look like, and how do you know if your kid is getting enough? Let’s dive in!
Mental Health and Nutrition: The Food-Mood Connection
Can food impact mental well-being? Explore the fascinating link between diet and mood for Mental Health Awareness Month.
New Year Diet or New Year Purpose? Find Your True Why for Lasting Wellness
As the new year unfolds, many of us consider resolutions like weight loss, dieting, or cutting out certain foods. However, before stepping onto these paths, pause and ask yourself, “Why? What is my true purpose?” Often, you’ll find that your true purpose extends beyond any specific goal or number on the scale. It calls for a more profound exploration and dedicated time for self-reflection.
New Year, New You: An Alternative to Diets
This New Year, we invite you to join us in a new philosophy - one that prioritizes flexibility and support over strictness and control. Let’s consider the following: How has the long-held diet mentality really been serving you? Are you prepared to discover what genuinely feels right for you physically, mentally, and emotionally? Are you hoping to truly find a “New You” in this New Year? If so, read on.
Joy in Maine’s Fall: An Intuitive Eating View
The fall season can bring great pleasure as the leaves transition from green to vibrant oranges, reds, and yellows– orchards teem with apples to pick, pumpkin patches to wander, and hay bales to provide a place to rest your feet. Fairs begin to pop up in town after town, sharing a rich history of agriculture, familiar foods, and grin-worthy rides.
Discovering Embodiment: A Path to Body Liberation
This article explores embracing the concept of being present in your body, listening to its signals, and fostering a nurturing relationship: Embodiment. Read more to discover what we mean when we talk about embodiment.
Peace on Your Plate
While the holiday season symbolizes warmth, togetherness, and family, it can also evoke anxiety, especially around food. It doesn’t have to be this way. Food is an essential part of our culture and traditions, especially during times of celebration.
Make Room for Mushrooms
There’s a fungus among us!
Did you know one portobello mushroom cap has about the same amount of potassium as a banana? Although technically a fungus, mushrooms are categorized by the USDA as a vegetable. These little powerhouses are nutrient-dense and super versatile.