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Vegetarian

What food would you say is your specialty?

For over twenty years, I’ve been a Vegetarian. 

This means I’m better at cooking vegetables than any other food group. And my favourite cuisine to cook at home is Mediterranean.

I love all vegetables and have never met any edible plant I dislike.

The staples for me are tinned tomatoes and tinned or dried beans.

Dried beans are easy to cook. Just boil the kettle, pour boiling water over the beans generously, soak overnight. And then let the slow cooker do the rest of the work.

What are the benefits of this diet?

It’s healthy, affordable, good for the planet, and cruelty free.

Why not cook more vegetarian meals or, if concerned about climate change or your budget, become Vegetarian today.

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Health

The cornerstone of life and success. Often ignored and taken for granted, but at one’s peril.

Let’s talk health.

What naturally springs to mind is physical health. This comprises of eating well and getting enough physical exercise. For me, I ride my push bike to work and around town, and I eat a mostly vegetarian diet with a little bit of fish.

But there are other areas of life requiring a watchful eye and some sort of strategy.

Mental health is important, especially when there are mental illnesses and dementia lurking in the future if not handled correctly. One strategy is to do mental puzzles or a hobby such as writing.

Emotional health also is worthy of a mention. Making connections within family, friend networks, and the community can protect from isolation and loneliness. And it can be as simple as asking the person at the cash register how their day has been.

But the real area that ties all these together is our shared spiritual health. I’m not talking about what church or religion one belongs too. I’m talking morals, ethics and a vision for one’s own life.

Committing to a vision larger than I am is something that gets me out of bed and keeps me striving forward. Shared with my employer, my family and friends, and my community, this vision keeps me empowered.

What is your vision?

How are you looking after every facet of your health?