The Four Wheels of your Bandwagon
NOURISHMENT
NOURISHMENT
NOURISHMENT
Nourishment refers to foods we ingest to fuel, heal and energise ourselves. This is not to be confused with the word 'diet', which is what we eat for a short period of time to meet a specific goal. Nourishing foods are unrefined, minimally processed and are primarily derived from plant/animal based sources. This type of food needs to make up 85% to 90% of our food plate. There are certain truths about human nourishment and hydration that have got lost in the age of fast food, convenience and overconsumption.
Consumption should also follow certain rules of what to consume, portion size, color of your food plate, eating times and patterns, and a conducive environment in which such consumption should take place.
RELAXATION
NOURISHMENT
NOURISHMENT
In current times relaxation has become a thing to do rather than a state to be in. This includes activities which put our body at ease, de-stress and rejuvenate us. This state of “being at ease” is influenced by the quality and quantity of sleep we get, the social circles we build, routines we adhere to, hobbies and interests we pursue, and the quality of relationships we develop with friends and family. Relaxation is an effective tool & coping strategy to deal with environmental stressors. In times when stress induced autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are on the rise, we need to relearn how to relax in order to continually re-energize and be prepared for what life has to offer.
MOVEMENT
MINDFULNESS
MINDFULNESS
This includes both natural and forced movement. Health is not only determined by gym memberships, distance run, weights lifted or body weight numbers, it is also tied to the ability to cope with life and thrive. Our focus should be to create an environment that pushes us to be active. To do this one has to make conscious choices to build physical movement into the day remembering that our bodies were made for movement and activity.
MINDFULNESS
MINDFULNESS
MINDFULNESS
This refers to the awareness with which we partake in life and it determines how we engage with our days and lives. It’s the awareness we develop that determines the reasons for our actions. It manifests itself as the reason for doing what one does and helps us choose specific behaviours and actions as we engage with the now.