10 Habits Super-Healthy People Swear By
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Oct 16, 2019
- 3 min read
Introduction:
If you're in a bet of a health funk or you just don't feel like your best, healthiest self, it may be time to make a change in your daily routine to boost your wellbeing and improve your health long term. And who better to take advice from than super fit, healthy people who eat well, stay active, work on self-care and practice self-love each day?
Here are a few tips for health and wellness that are easy to implement into your lifestyle, and they'll make a huge difference in your daily outlook and wellbeing.
Drink Water Bright and Early
While sleeping, your body becomes dehydrated and you need to drink water as soon as you wake up. Keep reminders on your phone, so that you will remember to drink water.
Dehydration leads to loss of concentration and make your brain unable to focus.
Enjoy a Cup of Tea
Green tea contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) which has been linked to anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, drinking green tea has been linked to a fast metabolism and weight loss.
Step Outside
It is important to move and to exercise in the nature. You may start from 30 minutes to one hour. Plus you will get more vitamin D and you will have a low depression risk.
Eat the Rainbow
It is important to enjoy colorful fruits and vegetables as they pack antioxidants, vitamins and fiber.
Ditch Artificial Sweeteners
It is important to avoid artificial sweeteners as they have been linked to weight gain and heart disease but you can consume natural sugar on moderation. When you do need a touch of sugar, go for a little bit of honey, real sugar, maple syrup, or agave, rather than reaching for another sweetener
Don't Count Calories
If you are eating mostly colorful foods, healthy fats, and lean proteins, you'll be in great shape rather than focusing on counting calories. Same food may contain same number of calories but they don’t affect your body on the same way. For example Greek yogurt may contain same calories as white candy but the first leads to satiety as it contains protein while the second lead to hunger due to the sugar crash effect.
Plan Your Workouts
It is important to schedule your workouts and make them a part of your daily routine. Physical activity in the morning is better than afternoon.
Yet, Don't Workout Out Too Much
If you over train, you run the risk of chronic overuse or injury, which will set you back and delay your wellness efforts. So, make sure to do cardio and strength training in the week, but take a day or two of rest to recover those tired, damaged muscles. That's the best way to strengthen and protect them. Plus, vary your exercise, so not every day is all-out crazy mode with HIIT or sprinting.
Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is super important for lower risk of disease, feeling more awake and productive each day, and staying on track with eating well due to lack of cravings and poor decision making. When you are too tired, ghrelin; the hunger hormone will be released and the result will be unhealthy food choices.
On the other hand, when you get enough sleep. Your body will release leptin; the appetite suppressant hormone.
Don't Sip on Sugary Drinks
Avoid sugary drinks, as they are just liquid calories with no nutritional value. That means ease up on the whipped cream, syrups, caramel and mocha at the coffee shop. Same goes for soda, as drinking soda has no health benefits and is just calories and sugar.
Instead, have plain water that's sparkling and add some fresh fruit like lemon squeeze or a frozen berry ice cube for natural sweetness to spruce it up.
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