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This is the time we tend to starting writing goals, in particular health goals. For people to achieve goals its best to start small. Small changes are realistic and more achievable.
Nutrition and Health tips for 2019
Do not buy into diet fads. Research shows that 95% of diets fail and do not lead to long term weight-loss. Changing your lifestyle to eat whole foods, will have greater benefit for long term health.
Whole foods are foods that are closest to their natural state, which means little human intervention. They generally resemble how they look when harvested. This includes whole grains, nuts, legumes, vegetables and fruits. With higher nutritional value this will maintain health and wellness.
Exercise- some people do struggle to enjoy exercise. Finding what you like it vital for you to stick to a routine and to reach fat reduction and health goals.
Practice mindful eating, taking three deep breaths before your meals. This will stimulate your digestion and reduce digestive complaints.
Start the morning with lemon and water. This tonic will stimulate stomach acid resulting in improved digestion.
Avoid drinking water with meals. Water will dilute the ph of the stomach, therefore reducing digestive function.
Get outside! Spending time outside is vital for vitamin D levels. Not only does vitamin D benefit immune function and bone health but evidence shows that spending time in nature benefits mental health. Improving depression and non depression states in people.
Take regular baths with epsom salts. Research shows that baths reduce stress, tension, anxiety and depression. A previous cross-sectional study that found people who had a habit of bathing in hot water had good subjective health status, sufficient sleep and rest, low levels of stress and high subjective happiness.
Vanessa Hewett
The Nourished Co