Choosinghealthyhabits

POV . . . You’re a crunchy Mum and apparently 5am is a perfectly reasonable time to start the day

First up . . . Lymphatic movements outside bare foot on the grass in the dark. Can you see what I’m doing ? Absolutely not 😂 just trust me, I’m out there.

Then it’s red light only while I make the kids lunchboxes. Mango smoothies/ice cream for breakfast, feed the sourdough starter because she is basically another child at this point. . . And somehow get everyone out the door by 7am for the school run.

A little chaotic. A little crunchy. Very much real life.

Anyone else doing slightly questionable wellness things before the sun has even come up? 😂

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After a few days of grey cloud filled skies, thunder and lightning, a tonne of rain and some floods . . . I am so very grateful to wake up to clear blue skies and beautiful sunshine today. Ahhh Dubai you are gorgeous skies

Most “healthy snack bars” are just processed sugar with a health halo.

So I’ve made my own

Dates
Peanut butter
Pumpkin seeds
Flax seeds
99% dark chocolate
Coconut oil
Maldon sea salt

No syrups
No fillers
No 20 ingredient label

Just real food

But I’m curious . . .

Do you think homemade snacks like this are actually healthier . . .

Or are protein bars still the better option ?

Tell me in the comments

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This pesto is delicious, quick, easy and nut free !

You can of course add garlic, salt and/or lemon if you’d like.

I use pumpkin seeds because of their magnesium, zinc, iron and healthy fats.

Put it on crackers or sandwiches.

Beautiful beautiful sky over Dubai tonight

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The rhythmic, predictable “whoosh” acts as natural white noise, masking startling sounds and signaling safety to the brain.

The consistent rise and fall of waves often mimics a slow, rhythmic pattern (roughly 12–20 cycles per minute), similar to calm human breathing or heartbeat, encouraging our bodies to sync with this relaxed tempo.

Unlike modern technology, which triggers arousal-related networks, nature sounds provide “soft fascination”—they are engaging enough to hold attention but predictable enough to allow the mind to rest. This promotes alpha brain waves, which are associated with a relaxed, meditative state.

Research suggests that natural, rhythmic water sounds tell the “old brain” (brainstem/limbic system) that the environment is safe, turning off the fight-or-flight response.

The ocean soundscape is a consistent, non-intrusive sound that masks harsh, sudden noises that increase stress.

Listening to these sounds can trigger the release of “feel-good” neurochemicals like dopamine and oxytocin.

If you can’t get to the beach just close your eyes and feel your body relax while listening.