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We wanted to give a shout out and a huge THANK YOU to all the dads' out there!  Happy Fathers Day!  
 

What are we reading this summer? 

Health & Wellness Book Rec’s:

1. Outlive - The Science and Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia
2. The Gift of Fear - by Gavin De Becker

Cookbook Rec’s

1. Love Real Food by Kathryne Taylor
2. Simple Beautiful Food by Amanda Frederickson

What are we serving on the picnic table?  

Lentil Tabouli 

1 ½ cups lentils

1 bunch of spring onions

1 ½ cups ripe cherry tomatoes

1 large bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 large bunch of fresh mint

extra virgin olive oil

1 lemon

Rinse the lentils, then cook in plenty of salted water until tender. Drain and set aside to cool. Trim and finely slice the spring onions, halve the tomatoes, then pick and finely chop the herb leaves. Mix the cooled lentils with the spring onions, tomatoes, herbs and 4 tablespoons of oil. Add the lemon juice to taste, season with sea salt and black pepper, then serve.

Vegan Potato Salad  - CLICK FOR RECIPE!

Quiche - CLICK FOR RECIPE!

Breakfast Cookies - CLICK FOR RECIPE!

What does being your own Health Advocate mean?  Being your own health advocate means that you take a proactive role in managing all areas of your health while maintaining a high level of health literacy. Here is a checklist that might help you stay in control of your health and be proactive about your wellness: 

• Dental cleaning
• Dermatologist full body check
• Annual Physical
• Annual blood work
• Colonoscopy beginning at age 45
• DEXA Scan for bone density and body composition
• Shingles Vaccine when you turn 50
• Flu Vaccine
• HPV Screening
• Re-assessing Medications

           For Women:

• Annual Well Woman Exam/PAP Smear
• Mammogram beginning at age 40

For Men:

• Annual Male Wellness Exam

What are we focusing on right now?  Our feet!

When was the last time you paid attention to how your toes hit the floor and your feet stay grounded?  It might not be what you think at first, but keep reading and watch the video (link below) to learn more.  How we stand, walk, balance, run, and how we squat, step up, and sit down are all related to how our feet make contact with the ground.  Have you ever REALLY paid attention to the toe tripod?  Can you actually FEEL all 3 corners of your feet connected with the ground?  Can you feel your toes serve as leverage as you move throughout your day?  Try it!  

Healthy feet are the foundation to everything we do and are vital to living a comfortable and fully-functional life.  They are the “front line”; the first point of contact.  Oftentimes pain in the hips, hamstrings, or back can stem from weak feet or poor foot mechanics.  We challenge you to spend 5 minutes a day strengthening your feet, including your toes!  Click here for a quick lesson on TOE YOGA and throughout the day you might find yourself focusing on how you push away from the ground when you get up and down.  

What have we been up to?

Robin just completed the ascent of Devils Tower in 2 hours 45 minutes!  This 5.8 climb forced her to face her fear of heights and feel that sense of accomplishment and adrenaline.  Devils Tower National Park in Eastern Wyoming is one of the most breathtaking parks in America.  

A podium finish earned Jen a slot in the Ironman World Championships taking place in Kona on October 14th!  She had a true test of grit and strength managing high winds and hot temperatures swimming, biking and running through the hot lava fields of Kona. 

Let's Go!

Interested in 1:1 coaching, small group sessions, corporate wellness or wellness workshops?  Shoot us a note at [email protected]. If you don't already follow us on instagram @flyhealthwellness - check us out for additional recipes and wellness tips.

LIVE BETTER,