The Healthy Chef Vol 2. Issue 7 - Wellness Tips

Everyone in Hospitality has been faced with adversity this year. New obstacles have presented themselves, and led to higher levels of stress and uncertainty than ever before. You may find yourself feeling scared, depressed, or maybe even lost on what to do next.

A great way to face the unknown in our lives is to start from within. Increase our own personal well being so we can better focus on tackling the adversity that Hospitality has been dealt this year.

Here are some of the steps that we at Culinary Love have taken on this year in the face of uncertainty.

Breathing Exercises

Whether it’s a specific technique, or simply focusing on taking deeper breaths, breathing exercises can greatly impact your wellbeing for the better. Deeper breaths allow full oxygenation of the lungs which can slow our heart rates in a stressful situation, and lower and stabilize our blood pressure. (Harvard Mind and Mood)

Some great practices our team implements are Wim Hof Method and Tummo Breathing Technique. Implementing these exercises into your daily routine can lower your stress levels for the day, enabling you to better focus on daily tasks and problem solving.

Meditation

Studies have begun to surface that meditation can change the structure of the brain. While data is still only small samples sizes, researchers have discovered that mindfulness and meditation can be used as a tool for people dealing with depression and anxiety.

Ways Meditation Can Change the Brain

Harvard: When Mindfulness Meets Science

Hydration

Our body requires hydration for all cells and organs to be able to properly function. Our body is made up of 60% water, and most of us do not consume enough water. Proper hydration allows our body to properly flush waste, regulate body temperature, delivery oxygen throughout the body, boosts energy, and allows for proper absorption of minerals and nutrients.

Importance of Staying Hydrated

Fifteen Benefits of Drinking Water

Spending Time in Nature

Researchers have collected data from 20 countries, and found that spending more time in greenspace and nature can help reduce risks of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stress, and high blood pressure. (Spending Time Outside is Good for You) As little as 120 minutes a week can begin to create a positive impact on our health and wellness.

How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health

A Prescription for Better Health: Go Alfresco

Some of these basic steps can be a huge step in a direction to boosting your overall well being. It all starts with us all exploring change for ourselves. These small changes can lead to giant shifts over time. These changes can help us strengthen our relationships with our loved ones and peers in hospitality.

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