Bonus Goodies ~ Videos, Articles, Podcasts, Links for Week 1

Here are a collection of videos, articles, meditations - and other links - that may be of interest (sometimes even the odd bonus recipe).

VIDEOS ~

ideas for quick prep protein meals for the week
He does things differently than I would, for example I wouldn’t buy pre-cooked grains, (and I wouldn’t put maple syrup on my tofu), but this is really well done and very inspirational for batch cooking to get you through the week while getting well rounded protein in your diet. Watch it and personalize it to your lifestyle and favourite ingredients.

and three high protein breakfasts:

On Meditation (podcast/YouTube)

Bees Breath (to nourish your vagus nerve)

More scoop on nourishing your Vagus Nerve:

Bee breath (yoga with Adriene):

Face Yoga - 8 minutes (very meditative)
I recommend doing this if you feel tired in the afternoon, or after work, or after looking at screens a lot:

Lovely self head-massage

Facial Massage:

Coffee thoughts ~

The above is from Erin Casperson at Kripalu. If you currently consume a lot of caffeine, the above might be a good guide. You may also like to do this across the course of a week - the above comes from this link.

More about coffee:

• Is Coffee good or bad for you? (Dr. Mark Hyman)

• Huff Post article on quitting coffee

• Coffee from an Ayurvedic perspective

• Why Coffee isn't great for Women

• Breath of joy is great for a caffeine free pick me up:

More Articles

• 6 foods to heal your body

• Why not screens before bed and first thing

• What is the circadian rhythm

• Letting go of the past

• Herbs for Women

• Herbs for Menopause

• Herbal Infusion Recipe

• Ghee for gut health/cleansing

• The importance of getting up frequently from your desk

• Plant based on a budget (food revolution)

• Recipe for an Easy Coconut Curry

• Letting Go (if you find it difficult)

• Legs up the Wall Pose (benefits)

• Why we need to wash out sheets more often

• Why we should not make the bed straight away

• Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen

• Non-dairy food for calcium

• Food sources of magnesium

• Foods to help reduce stress, article by me

• Apple Cider Vinegar (benefits & myths)

Podcasts ~

• The Importance of an overnight fast

• Stress and how to reduce it

• Why we need to sleep more/better (Terry Gross, NPR)

• Plant Based Diet

• Feel Better, Live More Podcast

• Wellness with Ella Mills

• Reclaim your Brain - The Guardian

More Videos ~

On Clutter & Stuff
(1) Swedish Death Cleaning
(2) George Carlin says it all!

More meditations ~

Remember also to look under “Movement, Week One, for other videos.