Your Calendar Age or Your Leg Age?
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When our leg muscles move—especially while walking or running—they compress the blood vessels and help pump blood upward, back to the heart. This is called the “muscle pump.” In other words, our legs actually assist our heart.
Hello dear friends,let’s talk a little about health today. The points I’ll touch on are things we all already know, but still—don’t things grow when we share them? And even if we already know them, don’t they still inspire us?
Here, we have a strong winter that lasts more than six months. During this period, the people of Canada—already an individualistic society—tend to withdraw even more and almost become invisible, like going into hibernation. This is especially noticeable in smaller living areas: detached houses and empty streets…
The other day, the sun showed itself a little. Even though it was still very cold, I sat on the veranda with my son who had come to visit me. With our herbal teas in hand, we were chatting about how nature changes and its wonders. Meanwhile, there wasn’t a single person around us.Then an elderly gentleman—whom we usually see riding his bicycle during spring and summer in our village—appeared on his bike, said “Bonjour,” and quickly passed in front of us.
I said to my son, “Thank God, spring has arrived—look, even this gentleman has come out.”My son replied, “Well, mom, he wants to live. If he doesn’t move, he’ll die. He knows that, and he’s making a great effort. I’ve personally seen him cycling for more than two hours sometimes.”
I found myself dwelling on his words: “If he doesn’t move, he will die.”It was a very real observation. Movement is the key that unlocks the core of our health. Feet and legs—especially for those over a certain age, let’s say sixty and above—if there is swelling in the feet and legs, it is a strong indication that blood circulation in the body is not functioning properly. You don’t need to be a doctor to understand this.
Go ahead, stretch out your legs and feet—take a look at their condition…Are your legs and feet swollen? Then there’s no standing still: light walks, gardening, etc. The only remedy to keep the blood circulating is movement, movement, movement!
Strong legs = better circulation = a healthier heart
And since we’re talking about health, today I’d like to share my “miracle” cracker recipe with you. I’m sure many of you have wonderful recipes and dishes of your own—I’m not claiming otherwise. But this recipe is a great solution for those, like me, who love bread but are looking for an alternative. It’s a perfect snack for breakfast, between meals, or to carry in your bag with some cheese and butter.
Healthy—truly healthy! And ideal for those who prefer not to put packaged products into their shopping baskets.
Miracle Crackers Recipe
1 cup red lentils
2 cups oats (natural, with no additives)
Chia seeds, flax seeds, salt
Red pepper and garlic (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup water, milk, or yogurt (I’ve tried it with water—it turns out great)
Preparation:
Blend the oats until they turn into flour.
Drain the red lentils that you have soaked at least one hour in advance (I soak them overnight), making sure they are not watery, and blend them as well.
Mix the oat flour with the blended lentils. Then, depending on your preference, add water, milk, or yogurt to form a dough. It should not be too wet. Add the olive oil, chia seeds, and flax seeds. Optionally, add red pepper and crushed garlic. I personally do not use powdered garlic from the store.
Mix everything with a spoon.
Then, on a flat baking tray—if you have a pizza tray, it works wonderfully—sprinkle a small amount of unblended oats on the bottom. Place the dough mixture on top and cover it with parchment paper. Using your palm or a rolling pin, press and spread the dough evenly so that it covers the entire tray. The thickness is up to you; I prefer it thin, but not paper-thin. Then remove the parchment paper.
Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into squares. Bake at 300 degrees, keeping a close eye on it—it cooks very quickly, so be careful not to burn it.
Once baked, take it out. The crackers will separate easily on their own, but I prefer to let them cool before transferring them to another container.
This recipe is healthy and supports gut flora—enjoy!
Remember, the more we use our legs, the more at ease our heart will be.
Wishing you healthy and active days.
Rahel Çela Behar
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