Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness
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With Gaylene Gomez
When it's cold outside, and you can't seem to warm up, there are a few smart tips to follow to add warmth to your usual smoothie to make it more winter-friendly. You don't have to kick your smoothies to the curb until summer with these tips and tricks to add some warmth to your smoothies.
In Scandinavia, they have a concept known as 'koselig.' The closest term in English that can explain it is something of coziness. It goes far beyond merely being cozy, though. It revolves around embracing winter for the beautiful things it gives us. Yes, it's freezing outside, the snow can pile up, and you probably miss the warm sunshine. But there are treasures to be found in this season too, and that's what koselig is all about.
This Scandinavian concept reminds us to look for the positives in things we find negative, and the best part is that there is no wrong way to do it. Norway is known as one of the happiest countries globally despite having winters that plunge the Scandinavians into darkness while subjecting them to harsh low temperatures.
So let's take a look into their mindset and see what we can learn from the Scandinavians.
Falling temperatures and shorter days can zap your energy during the winter. Most of us struggle with the dreaded 3pm energy slump, but in winter, it can feel as though this lasts all day long.
For those of us in the North (I’m in Canada), our short days of sunlight can make it even harder.
If it’s a major struggle to get out of bed in the mornings and your energy and motivation never really get going, it’s time to take action.
Try these tips to get your mojo back and give your energy levels a massive boost during the winter.
Did you know that winter is the perfect time to detox? It sure can be if you go about it in the right way.
There are some things you will want to do different than a Spring or Summer detox though. A Winter detox helps your body prepare for spring, get ready for the holidays or lose any weight you’ve started to gain over the holidays, and feel fitter and healthier.
Winter also brings changes for your hormones, metabolism, and circulation —all of which can have a direct effect on toxins and wellbeing.
