In a new report released today by Nordic yogurt brand  Icelandic Provisions and behavioral scientist  Dr. Deepika Chopra, Bowl Half Full: A Report on Optimism, Nutrition & Wellness in 2024 takes a generational deep dive into Americans’ healthy habits and optimism state-by-state, with Californians being the most optimistic. Surveying 5,000 Americans across the United States, the report conducted with the help of Wakefield Research reveals that even in the face of adversity, Americans maintain a remarkable sense of personal optimism with the National Optimism Index Score standing at  6.7. The report shows that people who embrace outdoor adventures, eat nutritious breakfasts like a bowl of skyr (a traditional Icelandic cultured dairy product), and stick to regular exercise routines daily are not just healthier, they also have a more positive outlook on life. “As Americans seek ways to navigate daily challenges, they are increasingly recognizing the vital role healthy habits and nutrient-rich food have in supporting their overall emotional well-being,” Chopra says in a press release. “This research  allows me to support and continue advocating for how incorporating small healthy habits can play a crucial role in fostering optimism and a resilient spirit.” The survey reveals that prioritizing gut health with probiotic-rich options can do more than improve digestion,  it can also elevate your mood.   Here’s the breakdown: Courtesy Icelandic Provisions Hotel Figueroa has just introduced a new Herbals & Longevity Elixir Menu at Cafe Fig and Bar Magnolia in collaboration with Costa Rican herbalist Adriana Ayales. Developed  by the hotel’s Beverage Director Milosz Cieslak, the new menu features a selection of wellness-boosting elixirs, tonics, and teas, designed to provide a revitalizing daytime boost and promote lasting vitality.  Menu Highlights Include: Anima Mundi Longevity Elixirs: Beauty Elixir: Featuring Curam, an anti-inflammatory beauty elixir enriched with Vitamin C and powerful antioxidants, this blend also includes fat belly tonic, ginger beer, and lemon. Curam’s rejuvenating properties are said to strengthen hair, muscles, joints, and soft tissue while nourishing the gut and promoting enzyme production. Mood Booster: Crafted with Euphoria, an aphrodisiac elixir designed to awaken energy and enhance serotonin production, this mix combines adaptogenic happiness tonic, kombucha, turmeric, grapefruit, and Himalayan Sea salt with deep floral notes.  Green Detox: This refreshing blend features Viridem green elixir and Fat Belly tonic, formulated to detoxify the liver, gallbladder, and gut while boosting metabolism. This elixir is enhanced with blueberry, lime, and tonic and provides clean, detoxifying energy with minimal caffeine. Anima Mundi Tea Selection: Uplift: An exclusive Hotel Figueroa and  Anima Mundi custom blend for digestive ease and balance. Breathe: A blend to support lung health, increase oxygen intake, and ease emotional processing. Calm: A blend to promote relaxation and inner peace. Womb: A blend to nourish and support the womb through all stages of life. New Non-Alcoholic Cocktails: Veruca Salt: Made with Ritual ATL Whiskey, blueberry, lemon, and orgeat Figgy Smalls: Made Seed Lip Groove, Fig Leaf Cordial, and agave Detox at Hotel Figueroa (Robiee Ziegler) The post Autumn Wellness: Optimism And Longevity Elixirs At Hotel Figueroa appeared first on LA Weekly.