It's March 17th! It's hot, it's sunny, and it's St. Patrick's Day! I'm thinking "green".

Today, my slightly arthritic 13-year-old cat had her energy boost because finally, the open patio door offered her her oasis of sunshine and spring warmth for the first time in 2022.

Kiwi, despite its fruity name, is not a fruit but a cat. But like plants (and humans), she needs sunshine.

Oh! Sun, sun! Make me smile!

Our circadian rhythm is our internal clock. AND IT DEPENDS ON the sun! In sunlight, our pineal gland is stimulated and we secrete serotonin: serotonin is the neurotransmitter of happiness. 😀!

As for the plant world, chlorophyll captures sunlight and photosynthesis provides plants with their vital energy. The leaves turn green… are reborn, and soon after, we harvest fruits, vegetables, flowers, and all sorts of delicious foods.

Ultimately, we will eat these foods to provide ourselves with nutrients and a good dose of healthy energy. Circle of life!

Green is a symbol of growth, health, and life.

Green is a comforting color that has a stimulating and calming effect. It relieves stress and promotes communication.

And the green of the MATCHA ?

This is my favorite 🍵💚. It's a seductive, energizing, deep and zen green.

I'm smitten… which explains the alluring green 😉

Green on our plate?

Essentially, the color green on your plate remains the healthy, logical and balanced solution!

• Green foods contain phytonutrients that are very useful for the functions of the human body!
• Green foods contain antioxidants that fight free radicals (the bad guys).
• Green foods contain dietary fiber which helps nourish our microbiota and also helps prevent constipation (phew!).
• Green foods do not contain added sugars..
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What to do:

1) Avoid ultra-processed products: these are the ones packaged in pretty, colorful boxes.

• 2) Drink one cup of matcha tea per day
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Take a look at thea collection of MATCHA teas from HERBANICA

Happy spring!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Cheers!