Get Your Sparkle Back With Summer Cleansing Drinks

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So, it’s that time of the year when the summer heat is at an all time high and you’d love nothing better than to stay indoors and put your feet up. Summertime usually means evenings at the beach and sitting outdoors with the family, but it’s also that time of the year when you should pay special attention to your health. On one hand, your skin needs to be extra protected with regular sunscreen application and on the other hand, you should take care to rehydrate yourself every hour or two. And no- sipping a cold fizzy drink or gulping down a chilled beer does not count as hydration!

Water is by far the best liquid you can consume in the hot summer months to keep your body functioning at its optimum, boost your immunity, skin glowing, maintain a healthy weight and even keep your feeling refreshed. This summer however, instead of reaching out for a chilled glass of plain water, how about giving your body extra benefits by sipping summer cleansing drinks instead?

 

Benefits of Summer Cleansing Drinks

To be honest, I love the fact that there are so many different ways that you can play around with both fruity and herbal ingredients to get a different refreshing flavor each time. There is no one right way or recipe to create your own summer cleansing drinks because each fruit, herb or veggie offers its own bounty of goodness. Secondly, it’s a great way to ensure that your body doesn’t lose out on essential electrolytes and vitamins which are usually lost quickly through sweat. Thirdly, the right combo of ingredients can also help boost your metabolism and help you burn fat faster (and who doesn’t like that?).

 

My Top 5 Summer Cleansing Drinks

 

Coconut Water

Filled with the electrolytes your body needs to prevent itself from going into dehydration mode, Mother Nature also added heart boosting properties, antioxidants and multiple other benefits to coconut water just for you. Enjoy at least one glass of fresh coconut water every day.

Lemon and Mint

Keep forgetting to take your Vit C pill everyday? When you add a few wedges of lime to a jug of chilled water, topped with mint for freshness, you give yourself naturally occurring Vit C which is great for you. It’s a natural detoxifier and aids in digestion. Plus, it cools the body too.

Guava & Watermelon

A summer favorite, both these fruits are even yummier in the sweltering heat and taste great together. Watermelon in particular has a high-water content and helps to cool down the body instantly whereas guava has plenty of vitamins. Great way to stay cool from inside.

Cucumber & Lemon

Cucumber doesn’t just taste great in a salad- it tastes even better when used to flavor natural water! Its high-water content keeps the body cool and can also promote healthy weight loss. Plus, you get plenty of Vit C too, with a natural citrusy flavor.

Green Monster

Give your body the ultimate green boost by enjoying a blend of spinach, avocado and kale all of which contain ample chlorophyll and phytochemicals which boost immunity and can help you maintain a healthy weight.

Introducing summer cleansing drinks in your diet is just one easy way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies. Keen to know how else you can easily make fresh produce a part of your diet? Then just write to me or connect with me on social media to find out more.

5 Mother’s Day Tips For Moms Everywhere

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner on May 12. Motherhood is without doubt an important milestone in a woman’s life that changes her life in many ways. Playing the role of a mother is one that requires steadfast commitment to learning, adapting and changing oneself according to the circumstances. While it’s important to ensure that your kids have the best of you at all times, it’s just as crucial to love yourself and to prioritize your well-being too. Here are our 5 tips to follow this Mother’s Day which will help you be the best version of yourself.

Eat Healthy

Junk food is easy to dish up and takes not more than 5 minutes to cook in the oven, but it does nothing for your health other than giving you loads of unhealthy fats and bad carbs. Make the switch to healthy food that’s free from preservatives, sodium laden sauces and additives. You’ll love the glow on your skin and your health will improve too.

Get Physical

Including some form of physical activity in your every day is important for general well-being and keeps you protected from diseases too. Physical exercise can help you in many ways- it builds stronger bones, reduce cancers, help in weight control, improve flexibility and help you live longer. Working out may become difficult as you age, but the benefits are too good to pass up.

Manage Stress

Stress is such a killjoy, it makes even the smallest of tasks seem so tedious and in its extreme forms can even lead to anxiety related disorders and depression. Managing stress day by day becomes easier when you learn small stress management techniques that can help you deal with problems better. This Mother’s Day, wake up to the healing techniques of meditation and yoga.

Enjoy a Social Life

Studies have shown that women who enjoy a healthy social life (and no that does not count sending messages to friends on Facebook) are likely to deal with stress better and lead happier lives. We all need our time away from the family and what better way to spend it than with your girl gang. It’s Mother’s Day and one of the best ways to celebrate is with other women you love. No matter how busy you get, meet up at least once a month or more.

Go for Checkups

Most of us avoid going for regular health checkups because we rarely think that there could be a disease or a serious health concern lurking somewhere in us. Studies show that most of the illnesses and diseases that we face today can be avoided just by going for periodic checkups. Regular blood tests as well as a mammography and a pap smear are a must at least twice a year.

Life has its share of highs and lows and that’s why it’s important to pay attention to your health and well-being every day. Simply put, if you don’t feel good from within, then you will not be able to perform at your optimum be it at work or at home. I’m here to help you ensure that you live life to the fullest not just on one day of the year but every single day. If you think you’re ready to take that first step to wellness this Mother’s Day, then send me an email today and let’s get started.

Feeling Low On Energy?  5 Tips To Up Your Energy!

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Feeling sluggish? Got the afternoon blahs?  You can control your energy levels and help fuel your body to have the energy you need to face anything that the day brings you.  Your energy levels are directly connected to your everyday choices.  Here are a few tips to help you make the wise decisions to not just live life, but live an ENERGETIC life!

1.  Adopt a Healthy Diet.  What we eat on a regular basis has a huge impact on the amount of energy we have.  Think of your food as fuel that you are filling up to keep your biological engine running.  If you feed your engine the wrong fuel, your engine won’t run well.  Make your focus on whole foods that are unprocessed and in their most natural state.  Take advantage of the warm weather to grow your own garden or extend the growing season to year round with the Tower Garden!

2.  Don’t Skip Meals!  Many people skip breakfast or get busy in the day and skip lunch.  By skipping meals, you are depriving your body of calories when it needs them, and you are more likely to compensate by eating poorly when you are starving later!

3.  Reach For Protein!  Having a solid balance of protein alongside fruits and vegetables helps by giving you enduring energy.  Smoothies, legumes, nuts and veggies are easy sources of protein, and very packable for on the go snacking!

4.  Color Your Diet!  Reach for the colorful fruits and vegetables to help you maintain energy throughout the day.  Fruits and vegetables are naturally full of water and many nutrients that help your body maintain optimal energy.  They are also high in water and fiber, which help you feel full longer.  Whole food nutrition like Juice Plus can help you make sure you are getting the proper nutrition from fruits and vegetables.

 5.  Hydrate! Hydrate!  Hydrate!  In warmer climates, or warmer seasons, dehydration can be a major factor in your energy levels.  Your body will keep itself hydrated by taking water out of circulating blood, thus reducing your blood volume and lowering your energy level.  Stay hydrated to help keep your energy level up!

In our busy world, keeping your energy up is vitally important!  Having sufficient energy is also important to help your body functioning properly long term. Education and good decisions can help you fuel your body both today and tomorrow!