I have been trying to write for the last couple of days. Nothing I said seemed right. It all felt so trivial after the storm. I couldn’t get the words to flow.
Why should I be talking about Halloween and sugar when people are dying, losing their loved ones, and their houses? It didn’t makesense.
While I was questioning myself, I remembered one of myfavorite quotes from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition:
“The question isn’t how healthy are you…but what are you going to do with your health?”
I was again reminded that my health is a gift not only to me, but others as well.
With that thought in mind, I quickly scheduled an appointment to donate blood.
Being able to donate blood shows how much we are connected. The same life energy that flows through our veins provides life to others. Amazing and beautiful.
To prepare for my blood donation I paid extra attention to what I ate to ensure that my blood was in the “best shape” and ready to give to others.
I immediately got started on beefing up my blood….without the beef.
I added in more iron rich foods.
Where can a mostly vegetarian woman find Iron? Dark leafy greens, lentils, beans and pumpkin seeds are all delish and Iron-rich!
I cut back on the java.
Caffeine inhibits your body’s ability to absorb iron. We need iron for healthy red blood cell production.
I stayed clear of the candy.
As our food gets digested, it gets absorbed into our blood. I feel so much better knowing the blood I donate will be nutrient rich and free from sugar and other processed fake foods. This makes me feel like I am sharing “Super Blood”.
I love that my blood type is B positive. It reminds me to be positive when I get a little bit freaked out by the needle and to focus on how we all have the power to make a difference.
With gratitude- Michelle
