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    Foods and Drinks That Help Boost Your Mood

    October 25, 2019 /

    Have you ever felt like your mood improved after eating or drinking something? Or maybe you’ve experienced the opposite. Not long after you eat or drink something you feel a bit dull. Well, there’s a logical reason for that; and I’m not talking about what is referred to as emotional eating, which is an unhealthy eating habit. I’m talking about the fact that foods and drinks contain nutrients. And the nutrients we consume affect the brain. The nutrients that tend to have a more positive effect on the brain include omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, magnesium, folate, selenium, and vitamins C, D, and B6 (1). These nutrients have been shown…

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    January 1, 2021

    “A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.”

    June 25, 2020

    It’s Ok to Feel Sad…for a Moment. The Truth About Unresolved Emotions

    March 28, 2019
  • Body

    Key Facts on Antioxidants

    October 21, 2019 /

    Most of us have already heard that antioxidants are good for our health, that they can help combat signs of aging, and that they can be found in green tea. But beyond these facts, we’re still left wondering what exactly they are and what exactly they do inside our bodies. First, what are they? Antioxidants are specific vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that have the ability to combat damages from free radicals. More on that later. Basically, foods and drinks with vitamins like E, C, and A, minerals like copper, selenium, and zinc, and phytochemicals such as lycopene (1), have free-radical-fighters (i.e. antioxidants) in them. Keep in mind that this is…

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    Five Hard-Hitting Lessons We’re Learning From Covid-19

    April 27, 2020

    “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.”

    November 13, 2020

    Keep it Simple

    December 4, 2019
  • Body

    Is There Such a Thing as Drinking Too Much Water?

    August 1, 2019 /

    It’s been said that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. But is that the case for water? Is there such a thing as drinking too much? Well, yes. Water is surprisingly among the things you can have too much of. Yes, it has many benefits. It enables our bodies to function and our organs to run properly. So, it’s easy to rationalize that the more of it you drink the more of those benefits you get. But not so fast. The whole point of this post is to increase awareness and mindfulness. On a medical point of view, let’s consider when too much of something…

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    “The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.”

    March 10, 2020

    Is SAD Making You Sad?

    October 19, 2019

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    November 17, 2019
  • Body

    How Much Water Do We Really Need to Drink per Day?

    July 23, 2019 /

    It’s a question you’ve probably asked or wondered about. How much water do you need a day? You may have heard that it’s eight glasses. But where does that idea come from? Is it even accurate? And is there a danger to having such a rule? Where does the minimum water intake recommendation come from? The idea of a minimum requirement for how much water we must consume was first introduced in the 1940s. The National Academy of Science published their recommendation of 2.5 liters of water a day. An arbitrary amount that had no grounds. That recommendation has since evolved to the standard of eight glasses. However, more and…

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    January 19, 2020

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    August 14, 2019

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    March 16, 2021
  • Body

    The Truth About High-Fructose Corn Syrup

    June 4, 2019 /

    Most people generally care about their health. Living a long healthy life, having fewer doctor’s visits, and reducing the risk of major preventable diseases are things anyone would want. However, we sometimes undermine our health without realizing it. Could that be the case when we consume foods containing high-fructose corn syrup? First, what is high-fructose corn syrup? High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), also known as glucose-fructose, is a sweetener made from corn starch. Scientifically speaking, all starches are made of chains of linked sugars. In 1957, a couple of scientists discovered the enzyme, glucose isomerase, which breaks linked sugars into sugar glucose, a syrup 2. The enzyme also turns the glucose…

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    September 12, 2019

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    August 22, 2019
  • Body

    How to Restore Your Relationship With Food and Never “Diet” Again

    May 4, 2019 /

    There’s a reason most people who lose weight through dieting eventually gain it back. It’s because their relationship with food was unhealthy. After all, an unhealthy relationship with food is what leads to unhealthy eating habits. Conversely, a healthy relationship with food leads to healthy eating habits. The key to a healthy relationship with food is to go back to the very beginning—restoring the relationship we had with it when we were young; before we ever obsessed over our weight, counted calories, did keto, or whatever the new diet trend happens to be. Instead, we listened to our bodies and not a restrictive diet plan. We enjoyed good taste without…

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    January 26, 2021

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    March 12, 2021

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About Me

Hi! My name is Esthella, creator and author of PositLive. I am a curious life-long learner, chocolate addict, coffee and tea lover, and foodie. I enjoy writing, music, and art, as well as good books, coffee shops, libraries, spending time with friends and family, conversations, and deep thoughts…I’m talking deep. However, my serious side is rivaled by a fun and sometimes silly side; and a conversation about the meaning of life can easily transition to the latest episode of some ridiculous tv-show or something else not so serious.

I consider it somewhat of a blessing that life has given me plenty of lemons. On the bright side, I’ve had to make plenty of lemonade while gaining perspective and appreciation for three critical areas of well-being: Mind, Body, and Soul. In sharing my thoughts and insights in these areas, I genuinely hope to help you live life positively.

PositLive is like my lemonade stand. I have made plenty of lemonade that I want to share. This site is here for you to retreat to whenever you need your daily serving of something sweet in the midst of life’s sour challenges, difficulties, and setbacks, which we all experience from time to time. So take a sip. Read, reflect, and restore.

About Positlive

Welcome to PositLive! Life is not perfect. It’s full of challenges and difficulties. You’re probably thinking, isn’t this supposed to be uplifting? Why all the negativity? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. Read More

About Mind: Happy Thoughts

In this page, we look at developing a more positive outlook on things as well as on ourselves. Read More

About Body: Your Temple

This section is not about weight loss or weight gain. It goes much deeper than that. Read More

About Soul: Deeper Connection

This section is about being connected with the deepest part of who you are (your soul) and then connecting that to the bigger picture. Read More

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