By Kathleen Colburn –

I’ve been thinking about how good our health can be if we simply pay attention. – 

Over the past year this column has reflected my life. From sleep, movement and happiness to whole foods, functional foods and sweet foods. The year was transformative in several ways and I can honestly say the health of my life is quite good!

Challenging. Crazy. Scary. Yes. But by paying attention to how I feel I can make adjustments and improvements.

Please take some time to look at the health of your life. The adjustments don’t have to be big ones. Small steps can be easier, more effective and longer lasting. A good start would be less processed foods.

Healthy meals don’t have to be complicated. A simple protein item and a serving of veggies is a great meal. Another step might be not eating after 7 at night. I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for a few months now with great results. Digestion is key. More on that next month.

Think good thoughts!

Kathleen Colburn is a whole foods personal chef with over 30 years of experience. She is a freelance editor available for a variety of literary projects. She can be reached by email: rrshortstories@gmail.com.