The Wellness Word – August 2025

🌿 Your Monthly Dose of Wellness, Motivation, and Real-Life Tips

💌 A Note from Veeta

August is National Wellness Month — and I can’t think of a better time to pause, reflect, and realign. Wellness isn’t just a list of habits; it’s a way of living that supports your body, mind, and spirit through every season.

But here’s the truth… you don’t have to overhaul your life to start feeling better. You just need one small, intentional choice at a time. This month, let’s focus on adding more of what makes you feel alive — not just removing what doesn’t.

🧠 This Month’s Wellness Focus: The Power of Micronutrients

We often talk about calories, carbs, and protein… but what about the micronutrients? These are the vitamins and minerals your body needs in smaller amounts — but they play a huge role in how you feel, how you recover, and even how you think.

Micronutrients help:

• Boost your immune system

• Support brain and heart health

• Improve energy production

• Keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy

• Reduce inflammation in the body

Here’s how to add more into your day without overthinking it:

1. Eat the rainbow – Different colors = different nutrients. A colorful plate means a nutrient-rich plate.

2. Sneak them into snacks – Add berries to yogurt, spinach into smoothies, or bell peppers with hummus.

3. Upgrade your carbs – Swap white rice for quinoa, white bread for whole grain, and plain pasta for lentil pasta.

4. Hydrate smart – Infuse your water with cucumber, citrus, or berries for a vitamin boost.

5. Don’t forget herbs & spices – Turmeric, parsley, cilantro, and cinnamon are micronutrient powerhouses.

Small changes add up — and the more variety you get, the more your body has what it needs to thrive.

🥗 Your August Resource: Glow Greens Smoothie

Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber — this smoothie is a quick, energizing breakfast or snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spinach (iron, vitamin K)

• ½ cup pineapple chunks (vitamin C, bromelain)

• ½ banana (potassium, B6)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (omega-3s, magnesium)

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (calcium, vitamin E)

• Ice as needed

Blend until smooth, sip slowly, and let it fuel your day.

✨ Inspiration Corner

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