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How are our activities of daily living (ADLs) being impacted by lifestyle? How do we age gracefully and enjoy our lives in their entirety? We all know that our mindset has a direct impact on health & wellbeing: after all, the mind is the body! Honoring neurological diversity — as opposed to ignoring it — has lead to healing decades of inter generational trauma… when we set ourselves up for that rebooting to occur. The human body wants to heal. Pain and suffering are important messages that provide the information we need to live life to the fullest. We are getting excited to announce the next stage of that which Pongo Power has to offer our community! Can you dig it?

The Aging Brain 🧠

Regular exercise is so important for overall brain health!

Performing physical AND cognitive tasks concurrently, known as dual-tasking, is especially useful for promoting cognitive benefits.

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❤️Experts recommend that no more than 7% of your daily calories should come from saturated fats- and unfortunately many of our favorite desserts, like baked goods, ice cream and other dairy products, are high in saturated fat.

Meanwhile, diets heavy on unprocessed foods like veggies and fruit significantly reduce biomarkers associated with heart cell damage and heart strain.

👉Strike a balance and still satisfy your sweet tooth by swapping out an indulgent dessert for some seasonal fruit.

Some in-season options in February: apples, grapefruit, kiwi, oranges & blood oranges, passion fruit, pear, persimmon, and pomegranate. Yum!
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You probably know by now the importance of strengthening your ticker through regular physical activity. Today is your reminder that stress reduction is also a huge factor in boosting your heart health.

👉Combine these vital components by walking or working out with a buddy! 

❤️Socializing and spending time with loved ones is a proven way to reduce stress. 

Oftentimes, we end up doing this over dinner and/or drinks- but quality time doesn’t have to revolve around food or alcohol. Make an movement date and feel great! 

☎️Can’t meet up in person? Schedule a walk-and-talk phone call.

Share this post with a friend you’ve been meaning to catch up with! 
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A high-fiber diet that includes a variety of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables is known to improve risk factors known to contribute to heart disease.

👉 This “recipe” is such an easy way to add a rainbow of extra veggies to your day, and it’s entirely customizable.🌈

Use a variety of whatever veggies you love, and roast the heck out of ‘em to bring out that delicious caramelized char. 

❤️Pair with your favorite protein and a serving of rice for an easy-peasy heart-healthy dinner.