Leafy Greens Cafe

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

It's part of our motto #eatwelldogood - it's true! @antoniadeluca

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So what does everyone think about the new changes to the #discoveryVitality program? I was shocked to hear that some people put their step counter on their fans or animals to achieve their goals. As my trainer @jonocloete from @urbanfitsa says: it's good that they are forcing us to actually exercise, cause guess what, that's the point!! And it's vital to a healthy life. I use a #Omron step counter and a #Suunto exercise watch. Please share your tips on how to move forward 😉 #excusethepun #antoniasfoodblog #Antonias #leafygreens #eatwelldogood #healthylife #healthyfoodjozi #outdoorfitness #fitnessgoals #exercisedaily #loseweight #applewatch #discoveryhealth 💪🏻
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March 09, 2016 at 08:54PM
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'Nutella se gat!!!' Our vegan raw chocolate spread is the ultimate snack for those chocolate cravings. Rich in heart healthy fats, potassium, calcium & magnesium; hazelnuts form the base of this butter. Mixed with cacao, high in theobromine that helps stimulate the central nervous system, relax smooth muscles & dilate blood vessels, giving the body a boost of energy. Sweetened with natural coconut sugar, this mouthful of spread gives new meaning to chocolate spread. Eat & enjoy #eatwelldogood #antoniasfoodblog @antoniadeluca

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A good night's sleep

Doctors are still trying to understand the science of sleep, but it is known that sleep is the time during which our bodies heal, rejuvenate, and restore. Sleep is also the time the brain uses to process all the information received during the day, forming new memories and ideas. It is undeniable that of the most important components of good health and vitality is that of a good quality, deep sleep.

It’s ironic, then, that one of the most common complaints revolve around sleep. Whether it’s not sleeping long enough, or not sleeping well enough, almost everyone struggles to get the sleep they need We all know we should get eight hours of sleep a night, but very few of us seem to manage to get to bed on time and, when we do, we often find we have so much on our minds that we simply can’t nod off.

These simple tips will help you sleep longer and better, and feel like a new person in the morning:

Skip the coffee

While we all love an almond milk cappuccino, too much caffeine can very easily lead to a poor sleeping pattern – improper sleep at night leads to the need for more caffeine during the day, which again leads to improper sleep that night. It’s a vicious cycle, but it can be broken. Cutting out caffeine, especially after 2pm, will help you get feel far more relaxed come bedtime.

Eat with the sun

When you eat a meal late in the evening, your stomach is still digesting it well into the early hours of the morning. Digestion requires energy, and this means that your body cannot rest the way it needs to. A good rule of thumb is to only eat during daylight, and limit yourself to liquids after sunset.

Hello darkness my old friend

The body needs darkness to sleep deeply. As the sky gets darker, our brains are programmed to release melanin, the sleepy hormone, but extra lights from TV’s, computers and cellphones disrupts this process and leads to sleeplessness. A good practice is to completely ban any electronic devices in the bedroom and to avoid using them before bed.