National Wellness Month is a time dedicated to promoting and celebrating healthy living. As an organic produce delivery service, we believe that nourishing your body with fresh, wholesome foods is a fundamental pillar of wellness.
Prioritize Your Well-Being
By making a conscious effort to prioritize your well-being, you can improve your quality of life. This month we're focusing on 3 key areas: physical, emotional and mental health.
Physical Health: Move Your Body and Optimize Sleep
Physical health is a cornerstone of overall well-being. It affects everything from our energy levels and mood to our risk of chronic diseases. Find activities you enjoy and start making exercise a habit. Whether it is dancing, swimming, hiking, or yoga, choose activities that you find fun and motivating. Find ways to make activity part of your every day routine.
Quality sleep plays a vital role in your physical (and mental) well-being. Aim for 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. It helps to create a sleep-conducive environment that is quiet, dark and cool. Establish a consistent sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time each day.
Emotional Health: Acknowledge Your Feelings and Manage Stress
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of emotional health.It's good to recognize and acknowledge your feelings without judgement. Practicing mindfulness is a great tool to help you pay attention to your thoughts and feelings in the present moment. For some people, keeping a journal and writing down thoughts, feelings and experiences helps make a connection to your mental well-being.
Mindfulness also helps to manage stress. By practicing relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing, you notice an immediate sense of relaxation which can help protect your health over time.
Mental Health: Nourish Your Body & Mind
Numerous studies have demonstrated the strong correlation between social connections and mental health. Connecting with people who share your interests and spending time with loved ones and friends helps build a sense of inclusion, community and value.
Mindful eating is a healthy way to make a mind-body connection. It involves paying attention to the sensory experience of eating without judgement. It helps you stay present in the moment, reducing stress and anxiety, and by paying attention to your body's sensations, you can better understand and manage stress.
Mindful eating and eating organically grown fruits and vegetables complement each other. By combining these practices, you can enjoy the benefits of both. Both focus on paying attention to our bodies, our food and our environment.
We're passionate about providing our customers with the freshest, highest-quality organic produce. Our commitment to wellness extends beyond our products; we strive to educate and inspire our community to make healthier choices.
Join us in celebrating National Wellness Month by prioritizing physical, emotional and mental health activities daily. Together, we can nourish our bodies, protect our planet, and live healthier, happier lives. Remember, small steps make a big difference. What small step will you be taking this month? Share in the comments below.
How To Add Farm Stand Products to Your Delivery:
CSA members - head on over to our online Farm Stand Market to
customize your upcoming delivery. Market is open from noon on Thursday
until 6 pm on your cutoff date. After you confirm
your produce items, click the orange button "Confirm and Continue To
Other Farm Products" to add the products to your delivery.
Not part of our farm family? Find out if we deliver to your neighborhood.
You can even get your whole office in on the fun with our office snack
packs. Find more information about our office deliveries here.
