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Are you trying to find ways to live a healthier lifestyle in the new year?
Healthy living has become a top priority for me over the years. Nothing is more important than the health and that of the family. With a 10-year-old and 13-year-old, it's important for me to stay active and emulate healthy eating, fitness, work, relationship, and general life choices for them each day.
Now in the forties, We feel like We am the strongest We have been physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's an AMAZING feeling, and for me, it wasn't one big change, diet, or whole life change that made it possible. It was the culmination of several small changes to daily health habits that made a difference.
[feast_advanced_jump_to]Daily good health habits
If you are looking to lead a healthier lifestyle in the new year, We'm sharing five good health habits that We personally started incorporating into the own day-to-day life. These simple additions have made such a difference in how We feel – and thus, how We feel about myself, too.
In addition to staying physically active and working out 4-6 times a week, We also incorporate different types of dietary supplements that allow me to take a proactive role in the overall wellness.
Probiotics
The #1 dietary supplement that We personally have noticed make a huge impact on the health: taking a probiotic every single day.
You may remember the whole experience with an elimination diet, as the naturopath and We attempted to discern what was causing/exacerbating the extreme eczema. She suggested taking a probiotic each day, and it has helped so much. It's helped with gut health, and the overall well being.
Vitamin Supplements
As much as we try, it's challenging to get all the essential nutrients we need from diet alone – especially as we get older.
After undergoing some tests from the naturopath, We discovered that the body doesn't make nearly enough vitamin B12 and a minimal amount of vitamin D on its own. Taking vitamin supplements on alternating days, as well as a multivitamin, helps me fill those health gaps.
Herbal supplements
You all know that We cook a LOT, and We often include turmeric, ginger, and garlic in the recipes.
Taking herbal supplements when We am not able to incorporate these powerful ingredients in the day to day is a simple way to enhance overall health.
Protein energy bites and bars
Working full-time and mom-ing full-time means We'm always on-the-go. And We suspect if you are reading this, you may be, too.
To ensure We don't fill hunger pangs with unhealthy chips or candy, We try to keep homemade Protein Energy Bites in the fridge. They are SO quick and simple to make, absolutely tasty, and the extra protein helps me keep going during the day.
When time is limited, We reach for the favorite protein bars. We look for bars with lower sugar, but high protein.
Sports nutrition drinks
We'll admit: We never thought We'd be one of those people who drank sports energy drinks. Then again, We was never one of those people who worked out on a regular basis either.
Now We have a regular routine that includes calorie-busting, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) bootcamps. And We find that sports nutrition products DO have an impact on the performance, energy, and recovery.
We pour the favorite sports energy powder into a 21-ounce water bottle before We head to the gym. Then We drink it before, during, and immediately after the workouts.
When We get home, We have a protein powder drink. This helps to replenish electrolytes and help the muscles continue to burn fat and build muscle.
Looking forward
That's a quick look at five quite simple, yet impactful ways We have incorporated dietary supplements into the daily routine to live a healthier lifestyle.
If you're interested in healthier living this year, We hope you consider one or all of these tips. We want to emphasize that We am not a doctor (We don't even play one on TV!) or health professional; these are good health habits that have personally worked for me. There are lots of choices when it comes to dietary supplements, so it's wise to talk with your doctor or other healthcare practitioner about what dietary supplements are right for you.
Here's to your good health in the new year!
What dietary supplements do you use in your own daily life? Which ones shown here would you consider trying out now?
We was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all the own.
