BuenQamino Body

Musings about nourishment of the physical

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6 Ways to Prevent and Manage Physical Burnout

Modesty. When you hear the word modesty you no doubt think of what your wear. That is one of the meanings modesty carries. However, modesty also carries the meaning of being moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities. It involves humbly accessing your current situation, recognizing your limitations and working within those limitations. It’s this later definition of modesty I will be referring to.

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SHOPPING HEALTHY IN THE FROZEN SECTION

As someone who cooks most of their meals at home, I depend on my freezer just as much as I do my fridge. And although I prefer to cook as often as possible with fresh ingredients, it is not always feasible. For example, when certain fruits and vegetables aren't in season and items such as gluten-free bread, tortillas, seafood, and meats can go bad without being frozen. There are days I genuinely don't have time to prepare an entire meal and when realities get in the way, I need a quick and healthy alternative. This is where frozen food comes to my rescue. Frozen food isn’t at the heart of my diet, however, it sure is helpful in my day-to-day life. 

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Be on the Lookout – Gluten Can Be Hiding Anywhere

We’ve only just begun to scratch the surface when it comes to celiac disease and other forms of gluten sensitivity. In fact, it wasn’t until the 1940s when Dutch pediatrician Dr. William Dicke discovered the link between gluten and diseases.

For those with an intolerance to gluten, a gluten-free diet is prescribed, alleviating most of the common ailments associated with it.

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