Body: Whenever you want to reach for sugar-filled treats like ice cream, cookies and cupcakes ( banned for the month! ) reach for fresh fruit instead. While you’ll still get a sweet fix, fructose (the sugar in fruit) is healthier. The sucrose found in desserts and processed foods breaks down quickly and causes spikes in insulin that promote weight gain.
Mind: Reconnect with a friend you’ve lost touch with recently. Make a call, write an email, send a card and remember why you value their friendship.
Planet: Start an herb garden . Plant the seeds in indoor pots now so you can transfer them to your outdoor garden once they’ve sprouted. By mid-summer you can use the fresh herbs for cooking. The fewer herbs you have to buy at the store, the better. Even cutting back on just a couple of items that have to be shipped from other locales helps reduce carbon emissions.
Mind: Reconnect with a friend you’ve lost touch with recently. Make a call, write an email, send a card and remember why you value their friendship.
Planet: Start an herb garden . Plant the seeds in indoor pots now so you can transfer them to your outdoor garden once they’ve sprouted. By mid-summer you can use the fresh herbs for cooking. The fewer herbs you have to buy at the store, the better. Even cutting back on just a couple of items that have to be shipped from other locales helps reduce carbon emissions.