Big hugs from us in this edition of Scrolls, along with marvelous morsels to move us into March! If you’re looking for the latest research in longevity (easy, practical shifts we can make to live healthfully, longer!), the BEST book I’ve read in ages and why I know you’ll love it too, words of wisdom to get us through this season of life, and the most interesting tidbits to cross our desk – we have it all inside, and we’re so thankful you’re here to share it with us!

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Why The Way Our Food is Grown Matters For Metabolic Health

In case you need a reason to eat more strawberries!

A study of 48,762 female nurses found that higher protein intake was associated with increased odds of healthy aging, defined as being free from major chronic diseases and maintaining good mental and physical function.

For every 3% increase in energy from protein, the odds of healthy aging jumped by 38%. Replacing animal protein, dairy, carbohydrates, or fats with plant protein showed even greater benefits. This is such hopeful news!

Here are the plant proteins we have in rotation, and love.

movement

This news is INCREDIBLE! Researchers studied 5,000 adults in the U.S. and measured tiny parts of cells called telomeres, which get shorter as we age. They found that people who walked 150 minutes or more each week had longer telomeres than those who didn’t walk much. This means regular walkers might be up to 7 years younger in their bodies than non-walkers. Walking seems to slow down aging! It’s FREE to us, and one of the best mental and physical exercises we can do for overall well-being, on top of being such a massive factor for longevity. Let’s go for a walk today!

When’s the Best Time to Work Out? Here’s What the Research Says

mindset

moments

As I look back on my camera roll from February, much of it was spent testing new recipes, feeling all the love from Valentine’s Day, and lots of snuggles from the pups. Fostering Gabe has been such a gift, and also, a lot of learning on our part ((and his 😅)). After 6 weeks of decompressing from the shelter, and packing on a much needed 25 pounds, he is up for adoption and looking for his forever family!

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My friend Holly recommended I read this book and it is easily one of my top 3 must reads of all time. I devoured it, started employing the tactics immediately, and it has been such a massive shift in my life!

And a few more I read this month: this book helped me pocket some impactful nuggets for our family (many I hadn’t heard before!), I waited an entire year for the next installment in the Empyrean series, I loved this perspective from a Jon recommendation, and this was outstanding!

5 Expert-Backed Tips to Fall Asleep Fast

I love the Positive News site! This is particularly hopeful on the kindness of strangers 😍.

The happiest time of the day, and the least anxious day of the week according to a study of 50,000 people over 2 years!

This news is so exciting: These 2 Nutrients Can Slow Aging From The Inside Out, New Study Finds

New Research: Autoimmune Symptoms Could See Relief from Stimulating This Body Part

I’ve been putting this into practice and in many instances, it works: A Simple Phrase That Could Change How Stress Impacts You

Did you know that 47% of adults aren’t fully present in what they’re doing? Here are a few ways we can practice mindfulness and reduce that statistic.

I really enjoyed this (new to me) podcast on Human Design, what we perceive as anxiety, what it might be instead, and how to fix it! So I bought her book and found it to be spot on. It is wild how much of it tracks with my personality/ strengths/ weaknesses, etc.

Old-Fashioned ‘Grandma’ Hobbies Are Boosting Teen Mental Health – I love this! Grandparents are the best – we could all benefit from their wisdom…and hobbies!

Slow Down to Thrive: 5 Winter Wellness Habits That Will Transform Your Energy

Let’s get together for an “Adult Field Trip” – what fun!

Thank you so much for sharing some of your day with us today. I write these over the course of a month, carefully weeding through all of the information to come across our phone, nightstand, and through my daily research; selecting only what I truly believe will add to our well and joyful mission. There’s so much negativity and sadness in the news, that I strive for this to be a place of peace, inspiration, and motivation for all of us. THANK YOU for adding to that and supporting our mission. Until next time, stay well and joyful, kind friend!