This week examines the many benefits of thinking positive – from improved health and quality of life to fewer colds and increased energy levels! We also deep dive into Cholesterol to provide perspective on it’s importance (perhaps skewed a bit?) and how to manage. We look at tips on how to encourage kids to eat healthier, and the amazing Toys for Tots organization (especially impactful during the holidays). Considering a standing desk? There are many choices, but bottom line, they’re good for you! And of course much more! Enjoy!
Mind
- Benefits of thinking positive – https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-think-positive
Body
- Bad or ‘LDL’ cholesterol, may not be so bad after all. “…according to prevailing thought and new research, focusing on bad cholesterol may be bad medicine, or at least provide an argument against statin therapy.” – https://www.healthline.com/health-news/bad-cholesterol-may-have-bad-rap
- Lower your cholesterol naturally, without prescription drugs –https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/how-to-lower-your-cholesterol-without-drugs
Food
- Best foods to help you reduce your cholesterol numbers –https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol/art-20045192
Recipe of the Week
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats — https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/peanut-butter-overnight-oats-vegan/
Kids
- 8 tips on how to get your kids to eat healthier – https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/how-to-get-kids-to-eat-healthy/
Podcast
- The Health Benefits of Beans — https://www.pcrm.org/news/exam-room-podcast/health-benefits-beans
Books
- Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks–Without Prescription Drugs. By Janet Brill
Quote of the Week
- “We know that food is a medicine, perhaps the most powerful drug on the planet with the power to cause or cure most disease.” Dr Mark Hyman
Gear
- Since I’m in the market for a new smart watch, I thought I’d share a site I came across to help in my decision of which to consider. I don’t have an IPhone, so the Apple watch was not an option (though I’ve heard great things from my wife and many friends who have one). https://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you-1154074
Give
- Since we’re inching forward to the holidays, the Toys for Tots is always a very worthy cause to provide toys for children who may not have families that can afford gifts. This year they have a very convenient way to purchase from Amazon.com and have the gifts shipped direct to your closest Toys for Tots warehouse! https://www.toysfortots.org/donate/Default.aspx
Personal Finance
- Does it make sense for you to put more money toward your home mortgage payments? Well, it depends. “Sometimes it’s good to make extra mortgage payments, but not always,…” – https://www.americanfinancing.net/saving-money/extra-mortgage-principal-payments
Wild Card
- Standing desks. With the growing number of people working, studying, and learning from home, stand up desks can provide health benefits, and provide work space flexibility for the whole family. https://www.workwhilewalking.com/best-standing-desk-workstation-reviews
Quick Fit {13} - Thinking Positive, Cholesterol, Healthier Eating Kids, and Standing Desks