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Post by cathygeha on Jan 21, 2019 7:25:05 GMT
This round began January 10 - February 20. It’s not too late. If you ‘d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - to actually accomplish some of the projects I’ve been putting off
cathygeha/Cathy - journal every day/veganuary
cherryt38/Cherry - be more active
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - snack planned for after work and prepped ahead if possible
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to collect blue dot days and enter a new decade
Hostes Schedule:
January 10 - 16 Pam
January 17 - 23 Cathy
January 24 - 30 Judy
January 31 - February 6 Jan
February 7 - 13 Cherry
February 14 - 20 Beverly
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Post by cathygeha on Jan 21, 2019 7:28:42 GMT
10 surprising health benefits of cold weather• Isadora Baum, Reader's Digest
5. Winter can lower inflammation
You know how ice packs are used to decrease swelling and pain after an injury? Well, you might notice your joints feeling less swollen or puffy in winter, because the cold air acts like a natural ice pack to decrease inflammation, explains Tucker.
6. It can lower risk of diseases
Sure, you might be more likely to catch a cold, but you're in the clear for several diseases and viruses that are more prevalent in warmer temps. That's because pesky mosquitoes hibernate during winter, which translates into a decrease of mosquito-borne diseases, including Zika, West Nile virus, dengue fever, and malaria during the winter season, says Tucker.
QUESTIONS 1. Comments thoughts on the above?
2. FUN: What foods/meals do you have on your menu for the week ahead?
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Post by cathygeha on Jan 21, 2019 7:30:16 GMT
I hadn't thought about either of the two mentioned today...I am glad there are a few less insects this time of year 
This week there will be burritos, soup, sandwiches (bean burgers) and no doubt pasta or something else...I am not sure what there will be as I sort of make my mind up at mealtime.
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Post by cherryt38 on Jan 21, 2019 14:27:20 GMT
I can't really agree with having less inflammation, as right now my RA has flared up and my fingers are stiff and sore.
In the summer the bugs (mosquitoes) are an annoyance, even if you don't get West Nile or those other diseases. I've had West Nile and it is no picnic.
I don't have any special meals planned for this week. I kind of plan as I go too. We're going to have fresh caught fish tonight for dinner. Roger brought some that one of his parishioners caught. It hasn't even been frozen yet. Along with that I'll probably have some potatoes and green beans.
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Post by bmazzo on Jan 21, 2019 15:06:29 GMT
I have heard of people moving to Arizona, or the like, for their arthritis, maybe it is the dryer climate that helps them, not the heat. DH suffers from arthritis (he has had both knees replaced), & he always complains when the weather becomes damp, not so much with the cold.
I don't have anything special planned for this week foodwise, I still have one Blue Apron meal left from last week, it has kale in it, they are suggesting making the kale into a salad, I am thinking of cooking it, as I am not much of a fan of kale. Maybe I will make that for tonight. I made a pot of chili on Sat & we have been eating that for 2 days, time to move on to something else.
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Post by jasimons on Jan 21, 2019 15:43:11 GMT
I'd disagree with the claim that cold weather is somehow better for inflammation. (wish it was true, the forecast is for some harsher winter weather coming in - snow, wind and cold)
True about the mosquitoes and other bugs in summer that are annoying and can spread disease. I suppose also that when one has winters with the long spells of cold temps there are other types of pests that don't over-winter - spiders, reptiles etc.
Food - cooked ahead meals are in the freezer, fresh vegetables in the fridge, fresh and canned fruit on hand too.
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Post by jan on Jan 21, 2019 19:00:54 GMT
It's funny, because I am stiffer with arthritis in the winter (colder weather) than in warm weather.
I do agree that there are less insects in the winter, although when I was in college, I lived in a third floor apartment in an old house and huge flies would come in through the cracks and line the windows. Still grosses me out to remember that.
Last night I made pasta with pesto and shrimp. Tonight it will be leftover chicken (maybe in a tortilla ?). I have lots in the freezer to pull out this week.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Jan 21, 2019 20:15:43 GMT
I too find my arthritis flare up, both RA and OA with the cold. Warmth helps my flare ups. Sounds like I’m not the only one. I also don’t miss the insects in the cold.
Have a great day everyone.
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