No matter where you are on your health journey, you can start making small, positive improvements today. It's all about remembering six words - my personal and professional mantra- eat well, move daily, be healthy. I’ll introduce you to these pillars which are the foundation of my practice and what we’ll be exploring on this podcast to help you achieve a healthier life.After this discussion, you’ll feel grounded in this philosophy and understand how small habits within these pillars can enrich your waking minutes and overall well-being.

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Health is dynamic. It's not static. You seek health, and you might find health, and you may feel healthy, but it's always a moving target at different life stages.

WE DISCUSS:

- (2:38) The mantra to remind you to always nurture and improve your health

- (8:15) Quick background on the three pillars

- (9:14) A mindful minute reciting your new mantra

- (13:20) What it actually means to “eat well”

- (16:15) Move daily - what it means and a few strategies to meet your movement goals

- (18:41) Understanding all of the simple ways you can “be healthy”

- (24.12) If you could relive a single moment of your day today, what would it be? Why? And what pillar(s) does that moment fit into?

- (25:19) A poem and guiding thought from Cornelius Celsus, a Roman medical encyclopedist

- (27.15) Gratitude to my team and you!

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Health Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered individual medical or health advice. Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or medical treatment.

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Welcome to the very first episode of 1000 Waking Minutes! Have you ever noticed that food just tastes better when you're eating with others? We’ll explore the beauty of social dining and highlight its numerous benefits for your health, relationships, inner self, and so much more. I share my personal stories on eating with company, simple tips for adding more shared meals into your day, and scientific insights on why eating together is one essential way to spend some of your waking minutes. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to host that impromptu, no-big-deal dinner party!

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So why do shared meals matter? Science has shown that positive social interaction when dining with family and friends can help us build relationships, it can help bolster our self esteem, and it can even help us eat more vegetables.

WE DISCUSS:

- (4:52) The philosophy of eating and connecting through meals

- (9:08) A mindful minute meditation on enjoying company at the table

- (11:32) Why shared meals can benefit your relationships, self esteem, and well-being

- (16:13) How dining with others can make you a better person

- (17.45 Strategies for incorporating more shared meals into your routine

- (22:43) Tips for keeping your dinner parties simple and relaxing

- (27:50) A reflection on how you’re spending your valuable waking minutes

- (26:56) A question to think about

- (30:18) Gratitude to my team and you!

Correction: I mistakenly reference Brillat-Savarin’s book as “The Physiology of Eating” (5:35). The correct title is “The Physiology of Taste.”

RESOURCES

Book: The Physiology of Taste by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

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Health Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered individual medical or health advice. Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or medical treatment.

Every day, we experience 1,000 waking minutes on average. How are you spending yours? Join Dr. Wendy Bazilian on a journey to Eat well. Move daily. Be healthy.®, three pillars she believes can optimize these precious minutes toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life. With a healthy dose of Dr. Wendy’s infectious energy, she invites you to share time together to help you develop a real and compassionate connection to your health, your community, your environment, and most importantly, yourself.

Dr. Bazilian is a Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and certified Exercise Physiologist. She is a frequent expert contributor on LIVE with Kelly & Mark.

Engage with Dr. Wendy at wendybazilian.com.