Teri Gentes

08/12/2024

Just like a plant, regular, personalized health care, self care is essential.
Read this article for six easy, fundamental practices to implement now.

https://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/the-fundamentals-of-great-health
Get this happening and look at other ways to complement your efforts such as taking quality supplements to augment your efforts. A few you may not be thinking about are from https://rawelements.ca/product-brands/health-force/. Whole food vitamin C and a high quality greens powder are must haves for me.

Raw Elements Inc

08/12/2024

Summer time and the living is easy and outdoors!
Except for a little rain Sun evening - this found me at the cinema to see
"ITS ENDS WITH US" A fabulous movie. Check it out.

08/07/2024

Hell yes!

right?

08/07/2024

Oh yes, these are blessings!

Have a luxurious day! 🖤🤍

08/06/2024

Brilliant.

Yes, especially in the Sun dominated areas, CA, AZ, TX, NV, etc. Also provide some shade assistance as well.

08/06/2024

If we do this, perhaps we can inspire our politicians to do so as well.
Perhaps we need less focus on one particular party and more on who will attend to the true needs of our country with policies that help us all.

The aggressive party attacks and slander we are subject to distract us from demanding our elected politicians 'serve the people' in the best interests of our country and its ability to thrive - all of us not just some.
We aren't enemies and even with very different views and beliefs, at the heart of the matter we are likely very aligned in our idea of a country we feel safe in and happy to be a part of. Let's ask our politicians what they will do to make this a reality and choose that candidate.

08/06/2024

Keep on consuming turmeric. Make it a daily habit.
Add it to your smoothies, salad dressings, stir-fries, soups, sauces, stews, Yes, any and all of this and more. Aim for a few servings everyday.
Include a pinch of black pepper and know you are doing something good for yourself.

08/05/2024

Report Unveils Toxic Metals in Chocolate Source: US News, July 31, 2024
(And, the brand to buy to reduce risk!) GIDDY YO)

"A recent report reveals that chocolate contains toxic heavy metals, which originate from the soils where cocoa beans are grown. Researchers from George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences found that 43% of tested chocolate products had excessive lead, and 35% had too much cadmium. Organic chocolate had even higher levels of these metals. While eating chocolate occasionally is safe, consuming too much can pose health risks.

The study emphasizes the need to be aware of how much heavy metal you consume from different foods, even though it's impossible to avoid them completely. It also highlights the need for regular checks on food safety, especially for products imported from countries with less strict soil regulations. The research underscores the importance of being aware of heavy metal contamination in food and maintaining transparency about it."

Check out my Favorite Finds page: https://www.terigentes.com/favorite-finds.html

More info: Consumers Reports Org https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-are-common-in-chocolate-especially-organic-a1042224604/

08/02/2024

Suffering from chronic inflammation and all the pain that accompanies it?
Even when it is low grade, it is harmful to your entire body. The first image shows you the many organs, systems affected and symptoms that may result.

There are ways to mitigate inflammation with minerals, vitamins and foods.
Save the images and use them to inspire you to take better care of yourself with practices. Epigenetics has shown, lifestyle matters more than genes.

Make self-health care your number on priority for without great health, everything is impaired.

07/31/2024

As the working day will wind down soon, I thought I would share a recent IG post for it may be happy hour time for you and if you have the heat and humidity Ottawa does, you may need this!

SUPER SUMMER CITRUS COCKTAIL
Recipes created by Teri Gentes.

Summertime and living is ideally easy and a little more indulgent.
There is something about steamy hot temperatures, sunshine and more socializing that seems to invite in some alcoholic beverages. This oh-so-yummy cold concoction is abundant in antioxidant Vitamin C so go ahead and enjoy one. It counter excess sun exposure. (Is there such a thing? 😂)

INGREDIENTS
2 medium size organic oranges or
4 Mandarin or Maroc oranges
2 oz. dark rum
1 oz. triple sec
½ cup ice
2- 4 oz. water – if desired

DIRECTIONS
Roughly cut up the oranges after a good wash, toss into your blender along with all the remaining ingredients but the water.
Blast until you have a foamy, creamy consistency.
Add an ounce or two of water if desired and blast again.
Pour into 2 chilled stemmed glasses adding more ice if desired.

Garnish with an edible flower such as violets or nasturtium or an orange slice, find your place in the sun or shade and sip ever so satisfied and sans guilt.

TERI’S TIPS:
Instead of adding in water, after pouring into glasses, top with a splash of sparkling water to add to little fizz or make it sparkling wine for a little added buzz too. Have fun and toast to living well.

07/31/2024

This is what I mean when I say 'eat more real food!'
Away with the girls over the weekend we spoke about the crazy processing of food and how it doesn't rot or mold. Most times, even bugs avoid it because, well, it's not food.

Years ago I did a Twinkies test with the delegates at an AFPA conference showing them the little plastic packaged roll. I brought this very same package back the next year and yes, you guessed it. It was still fully intact, no mold whatsoever. The only change, it was hard as a rock.

Moral of this story... don't eat anything like that and fast food, most processed and highly processed foods are in the category. Be really good to yourself and eat real food.

07/30/2024

The issues with produce and what to watch for! While we may believe we are doing great eating more fruits and vegetables there are additional factors to consider.

Check out my latest blog just posted to my website - terigentes.com
https://www.terigentes.com/info-problems-with-produce.html

This is sure to inspire you to grow as much of your own food as you can and collaborate with friends and local farmers. Food safety and security is a concern for us all. Be as informed as you can using this info to do the best that you can.

07/29/2024

These toxic ingredients may be in the packaged food you are buying!
They trigger such symptoms as chronic inflammation, gut health issues including bloating, elimination challenges, acid reflux, blood sugar imbalance, neurological challenges, nerve disorders, hormonal imbalance, hyper-activity - artificial colors, flavors, additives and MSG are neuron-toxins.

While you are led to believe the FDA ensures the levels are within their safety allowances there is no accounting of the accumulation of all these various substances in each of us.

Factor this in with the ever increasing number of recalls we must endure. They have increased dramatically over the past month or so.
Did you know most testing is NOT done until after products are released? By then we consumers are consuming the tainted substances. Yes the system right now, serves the food manufacturers and not we tax payers. Speak out, inform your community and let your legislators know this is unacceptable.

It's time to unite us all again and stand up for policies that truly serve the greater good..
This is the kind of candidate to vote for.


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07/24/2024

Almond Shortbread Cookies.
So easy, whole-food focused and there is no gluten.
https://www.terigentes.com/almond-shortbread-cookies.html

I make my mine plant-based yet for all you butter - shortbread cookie fans (yes, like you Diane Gentes :) ) use organic, grass fed butter. They will taste, like 'mom's' from days gone by without the refined flour and sugar.

If you love crunch or chocolate, knead in some chopped dark chocolate or chopped toasted nuts or seeds for a little variation.

07/24/2024

Dailymotivation.site - it offers a newsletter to inspire and trigger the best in yourself everyday.

Watch this short video included in the inspiration of today (https://youtu.be/LwIHqM7zRr4?si=HmLLK-v2ZQqvx5jE) and imagine, if we do this within ourselves and our home, our collective energies can help to heal the tragic divide we currently find the world in. Politicians aren't our savior, we have to align ourselves

Life is a concoction of imperfect situations, mistakes, trials and errors, gifts, serendipitous encounters, and new beginnings.

Before a desire gets fulfilled, you may have to go through a lot of confusion, learning, and unlearning.

The years that have gone by are not a waste.

Even the seemingly uneventful years can lead you towards your biggest breakthroughs that change everything.

In chaos, you can find inner strength you would never have thought you had.

"Pick yourself up, and choose the path of healing every day."

07/23/2024

This says it so well

07/23/2024

Yes I work a lot and quite hard yet I truly love my work, my clients, my group-fit folks, my colleagues and ambassador and fitness centres, my research, my need to stay strong and fit and healthy myself, and the opportunity to be creative, always go beyond group trends and group think and doom forecasting and shift beliefs and thought processes that limit potential.

Thank you to all of you helping to make this happen.

07/21/2024

NEED TO KNOW - INFO!
Be really savvy about the food you choose to consume.
And know the sources.

As of lately, the food recalls are more rampant than ever.
Daily, several items are recalled - and these are just some of the many. We don't see them all. The FDA can not be relied upon. It's been this way for years.

Invest in learning and buying - growing - trading with local gardeners and farmers food that truly does nourish us.

07/20/2024

These words in the image... always such a simple and powerful reminder.

Seeing it in my feed today after sharing a post on love yesterday -
its a reminder to remember our humanity and connection and be kind to one another for political turmoil has brought out the worst in us.
We don;t have to agree -and we don't have to fight because we disagree.

Our chance to connect comes from listening and hearing and sharing with openness. In this state we may just discover we stand on some common ground and likely we can expand on this and find resolutions to conflicts. That we do this is a daily prayer.

Be and speak kindly, always.

07/20/2024

Sweet sentiments for the lovely weekend we are lined up for.

Here's to more of the peace making, harmony instilling blessings in everyone's life.
Embrace them all.

07/19/2024

Cocktail Recipes for all of you enjoying a toast with your people.
The weekend is here - indulge a little.
For the zero alcohol folks, here is a fabulous summer suggestion:

NON-ALCOHOLIC WATERMELON MARGARITA
(A great post workout hydrater, as well.)

Shake together equal parts of watermelon juice (Simply puree ripe watermelon in a blender - strain only if you wish) and coconut water, a splash of lime juice and pour over ice. A tiny pinch of sea salt is a nice addition, especially if post workout or time out in the hot sun, is great for added electrolyte replenishment.

07/19/2024

What you eat - ingest, is just one part of the orchestra of good health. Digestion, nutrient absorption and utilization the waste elimination matter as well.

Start to enhance digestion with these basic steps:
1 - Stick to eating various, well balanced, whole or minimally processed foods/meals, in amounts appropriate to your needs.
2 - Consume these consciously and in relaxing environments. Ideally with people you love.
3 - Aid your digestive ability by enjoying a few tbsp apple cider vinegar in a few oz. of water before eating, or enjoy a ginger, fennel, chamomile or peppermint tea 15-30 mins before or after meals.
4 - Refer to the charts for additional ideas.

While we may not ace healthy habits all the time, every effort made for better self-care is a deposit in your health account. Start saving now.

07/18/2024

FIBER! It's essential to your gut health and beans are a fabulous source. Lectin worriers... soak the beans/ rinse them well and cook them fully. An affordable, nutrient dense source of 'whole food', beans, pulses, lentils are available to most of us. Choose organic when you can and even it's its just little, include some in your daily diet.

Fiber is in our plant foods, exactly amounts will vary, yet these charts given you an approx. amount. Aim for at least 25-35 grams per day keeping in mind, it's best to amp up the amount gradually and ensure you stay sufficiently hydrated and include movement/exercise in your daily regime as well.

More on digestion and digestive health tomorrow. Post time has been hit and miss the last few months yet I will aim to keep the info coming.

07/18/2024

I must share this reminder for us all after seeing/hearing shocking responses in the news lately to the recent happenings.

No matter who you believe in and vote for, instead of being fueled by dialogues that are hateful, aggressive and instigating even more divide than we currently have, if we want a good place/country to live in, we must take peaceful actions ourselves. Political leaders have not been doing this yet we can and hopefully we will lead by example. Prayers, so many prayers and peaceful action is needed.

07/18/2024

A fabulous al fresco meal with my soul sister Eileen and Lua (perhaps you see why he is deemed "King Lua" shared his cushions with us.

07/17/2024

Just added to My Favorites Page! My favorite nut & seed butters NUTS TO YOU! https://www.terigentes.com/resources--favorites.html

Check it out for quality products that you'll find in my cupboards.
I will be adding to this regularly. Next to come - great breads and wraps.

07/17/2024

In addition to avoiding acidic thinking, avoid added oxidative stress with an alkaline dietary approach. The chart here helps you identify what this means. (see the full comparison chart on my FaceBook page if you are on IG.)
You are sure to feel better and experience less inflammation within when eating more alkaline rich foods.

07/16/2024

Such wise words!

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07/16/2024

Are you stuck in your head telling yourself a worrisome story?
Remember, your thoughts trigger potent chemical responses in your body instantly.
Mind your mindset, reframe negative thought patterns and pave out a positive life experience for yourself with your beliefs, thoughts, words and actions.

We spend a lot of time worrying about things that aren't even happening right now.
You can't live your future experiences or the rest of your life in this moment.
The future will arrive in its own time. You never know what will be in store for you.
You can only experience life from moment to moment. You have to fully embrace your experiences in the present. Stay here in this moment. Take it all in.
There are so many things in your current reality that you didn't even consider a possibility in the past. Let these gifts remind you of the inherent abundant nature of the universe that you're a part of.

https://www.dailymotivation.site/motivations/