Boost Happiness Secrets From Scandinavian Countries!

                               Live Happily Like A Scandinavian! 

According to a recent survey, five out the top ten "happiest"
countries in the World are Scandinavian countries.
How is that possible considering the dark and dreary
Winters the people have to endure.
Well, it's easy and it may have to do with their
thinking, their positive thinking.
That's right and if a bad attitude is something you're
dealing with and you'd like to change, perhaps
some tips from your friends in Denmark, Sweden or Iceland
may help. 
The tips:
a) Count Your Blessings-
Instead of living for more money or that bigger, more expensive
car, focus on the things you do have, family, friends, hobbies,
and time just to be.
Studies show that taking time to appreciate what you do have,
will help you feel happier and less stressed.
Another secret- showing more gratitude releases relaxing doses
of the feel-good chemical dopamine.
To show more gratitude and count your blessings,
take some time during the day or right before bed, and think
 of at least one thing you're grateful for.
b) Stop Competing-
Concerned about your coworker making more? Or do you spend
time wondering how a celebrity spends their money?
Scandinavians make about the same (in pay) so they don't use a minute
of their time thinking about what their
neighbor makes or their coworkers purchase of
a house or car. Spending time worrying about others
only makes you unhappier.
Instead, take time to think about what you really need to make 

yourself happy and then go about making changes so those things can come true.
c) A Tip From Iceland-
The formal greeting in Iceland is Komdu soell, literally means
"come happy" and they don't say goodbye, they say-"go happy"
These pleasant turns of phrases help them stay upbeat.
Because the language and happiness centers of the brain
are so closely linked, the brain can't tell the difference between
what we say and what actually is.
So, remember--positive words go a long way in brightening
up your day. And also important- the Icelanders use these
tips despite a few hrs. of Sun each day in the Winters.

That's it- and if you want more tips on how the
people of Scandinavian countries may hold the key
to living well into your 80's and 90's without diabetes,
strokes, heart attacks, depression and Alzheimers,
head online to Amazon.com/the kindle store and download
a copy of The Nordic Secrets To Perfect Health!
See title at right.

The Danish Dessert Secret For Great Health!

                 Eat This For Dessert! 
The people of Denmark are the second thinnest Europeans right 
behind the French. And some of the ways they maintain their trim
figures is with long bike rides, Nordic walking and simple desserts.
Due to the high taxes, a lot of people leave their cars at home,
they also use poles to walk the rugged terrains and for dessert,
it's something simple like cheese and grapes.
That's right- No big slices of cakes or 1/2 dozen cookies and a bowl 
of Ice Cream (like some countries- the U.S.) The people of
Denmark are quite content with a slice or two of cheese and some grapes
and this dessert can do more than satisfy a sweet tooth, it can prevent a deadly 
disease from ever gaining a foothold inside your body.
The food duo steadies your blood sugar and improves insulin sensitivity,

reducing your risk of diabetes by 65%.
So, if you're ever tempted by that pie or those oatmeal cookies, do like the
Danes and keep it simple and reach for the cheese and grapes.

If you want more info on how the Danes, the Finns, The Norwegians, The Swedes and The Icelanders are able to live atop rugged terrain and endure brutal and dark Winters, go online to Amazon.comthe kindle store and download...The Nordic Secrets To Perfect Health!
See title at right.
Hurry up and learn how the Scandinavians
build strong hearts, keep slim and trim,
stay upbeat and happy and eat good foods
like beef, cheese and potatoes and manage
to live long, hearty lives.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW! 

The Viking Food Rx For Better Moods!

                       Eat This For A Better Mood! 

If  you're a regular reader of this post, then you're well
aware of the health benefits that come from the
Nordic countries.

We've told you about Rye bread, (Denmark) and it's ability
to keep you full and prevent overeating.
And then there's fish. (Iceland and Norway) 
We've mentioned how eating fish can
help prevent the blue and dark moods that plague so many,
especially during the dark-filled days of Winter. 
And today, it's all about a vegetable that's popular mostly in the
Winter and like fish, it can also help boost moods.
The vegetable: Parsnips!

This vegetable has a sweet, nutty taste and when eaten it
revs up your brain's output of the "happiness" hormone
serotonin. It also contains folate (vital for pregnant women)
a B vitamin that also brightens moods and increases energy.
So, if the less Sun drenched days of Dec. Jan, and Feb. are getting to
you, add more of the Viking food known as parsnips to your menus.

And if you're not sure how to prepare them, use the following
tips...Steam them until soft and then toss in butter, parsley
and dill. Or boil them until soft, and add some sweetners like
dark honey, (or brown sugar) some cream and spices like
cinnamon and nutmeg. 
One more tip: If you're concerned about Strokes, eating parsnips is
a great way to lower your risk.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW!

And one last thing...
Don't forget to look for more of our healing tips at Amazon.com/the kindle
store. Head to Amazon.com and look for our E-documents...
a) The World's Best Secrets To Never Getting Sick! 
Learn how the people of Denmark and Norway avoid Winter colds.
Plus, you'll learn the "ADULT" secret that keeps Australians
cold and flu-free.
b) The Thin Girl's Guide To Preventing Winter Weight Gain!
Don't let the high- fat and high-calorie foods of the Winter months,
raise your body weight.
Download them to your Kindle E-readers or IPads.