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Mindfulness is one of our key pillars at Enrich and is the practice of gently focusing your awareness on the present moment, being aware of where you are, what you are feeling, what you are doing, without being overly reactive or overwhelmed. Taking 10-20 minutes to practice mindfulness per day has been found to have significant benefits to overall wellness, enhancing brain function and overall physical and mental health.

A habit is something that is routine to you that you repeat. This automatic action is informed by contextual ques and can have a positive or negative impact on you and those around you. When building a new habit, you are putting your old habits behind and beginning a new journey, and it is essential to plan attainable long-term habits, they can start off small and gradually, modify the habit to reach the desired goal. The key is to be consistent with whatever you chose to begin.

Around this time of year, people get the feeling of renewal and wanting to start the year on a fresh note. However, it’s very easy to make the decision to ‘eat healthier’ but not actually understand what the concept is in full. We can often feel that to become the healthiest version of ourselves, we need to deny ourselves any pleasure in the food we eat, but this is definitely not the case. Eating food that you enjoy, while feeling connected to your body and your experience, can be a powerful motivator to keep nourishing your body in a sustainable way.

With the cold weather, dark days, and ‘Blue Monday’ on the horizon, energy and mindset can be at an all-time low. It is important that during this time, you are fuelling your body with essential nutrients to keep yourself motivated. Focusing on our diets and incorporating nutrient dense foods will provide the energy and balance that our bodies need to start the year off well.

December is a time to celebrate, spend time with friends and family, and wind down the year. An important part of a healthy diet is the ability to truly be in the moment and enjoy food, without feelings of guilt and knowing that food is more than just fuel. Join us to explore some tips for eating mindfully in the holiday season, in a way that makes us feel satisfied and joyful in the food we choose.

Blood sugar is a hot topic in nutrition, with lots of misinformation available. Contrary to what you might hear, not all blood sugar spikes are a sign that something is wrong, as our body is well equipped to deal with rises in blood sugar. However, sharp sugar highs and lows can result in feelings of fatigue, brain fog or anxiety.