Nourishing your Body in Winter
It is perfectly natural to notice a drop in mood and motivation in winter.
Cold days, less sunshine, skin changes and often a bit of weight gain can make you feel miserable.
But winter is such a necessary season for transition, restoration and growth. A time to evaluate, and re boot your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. xx
However, the right routine and foods should keep you going strong an energised with minimal need for vitamin pills.
Hearty soups to replace nutrients, Energising yoga practices, to strengthen and tone and heat the body.
Morning beach walks to awaken the spirit.
Massage, Warm Baths, Open fires and Natural Skin care to maintain a radiant glow
There is so much to be grateful for
The Season is going to be here regardless, but you have the power to choose your experience.
I always make Balanced Wellbeing my focus. For myself, for OrganiQ and for all the people that i connect with.
Here is my average winter routine
(The smoothie and skin routine is guaranteed to lift your mood and improve your skin )
630 am
30 min yoga flow - any form of movement that brings oxygen and warmth to the body
15 minute outdoor walk (NON NEGOTIABLE)
vitamin D, fresh air & gratitude for nature
Shower
I use an OrganQ scrub Every Single Day.
Our delicious scrubs gently stimulate circulation and encourage skin regeneration
Coconut Body Scrub - to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise.
745 - Breakfast
Mood improve smoothie
- Cucumber,
- Boc choy
- 1/2 frozen banna & berries,
Nourishing Super Foods ( sourced from The Field Wholefoods)
- 1 tsp Acai ( amazingly high in anti oxidants = anti ageing, energising
- 1 tsp Macca, ( contains magnesium, iron , calcium and zinc, rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. Macca is often used to improve energy)
- 1 T Chia seeds ( high in anti oxidants, fibre and good quality protein)
- 1/2 C coconut Milk
BLEND
Sprinkle with 1 tsp bee pollen & G fresh Ground cinnamon (bee pollen is high in Vitamin b12 and cinnamon is a warming and metabolism boosting spice )
Coffee...
I try to have a long black or a creamy dairy free Latte
Coffee Is great for circulation and alertness, It has been proven to increase motivation and productivity. A good excuse to step outside and connect with friends and community.
These are my three faves in the east - (vibrant warming cafes owned and run with passion. Staff remember your face and name, and aren't afraid to make you laugh)
and the coffee... is perfection!
GGs Cafe - Dulwich
Little Sparrow - Rose Park
Nutrition Republic - King William Road Hyde Park
12 30 Lunch
Home Made Soup - dense in nutrients and warming spices
4 pm Afternoon quick snack
handful of Macadamia nuts, Walnuts, Almonds
1/2 C berries or Apple
Warm OrganiQ cleanse Tea
430 pm
1.5 hr Yoga or 30 - 45 Gym
try to fit in a walk - to refresh lungs and clear the mind
7 pm Dinner
Steamed fish or Chicken + steamed greens, avocado and fermented vegetables
830 pm
warm shower
Organic Anti ageing Facial
Gentle facial scrub, rose mist and organic elixir
9 - 10 pm
Journal - reflect on the day, schedule tasks for the following day.
Read - something to stimulate vision, dreams and excite the imagination
Bed - natural fibres, low lights, NO electric blanket or phone
Sleep
REPEAT
