The idea of leading a healthy lifestyle can sometimes seem overwhelming. You may have visions of eating nothing but kale salad and running marathons every day. But real life — and real healthy solutions — don’t work like that. With the guidance and support of the ORGANO™ product line and systems, getting healthier doesn’t have to be hard. You can start now with easy steps to be healthier each day.
5 easy steps to be healthier today
- Drink more water. The human body is primarily made of up of water. Our environment, exercise, and basic bodily functions deplete us of water constantly throughout the day — so one of the easiest and healthiest things you can do is drink more water. Encourage yourself to stay hydrated by finding a water bottle you love and keeping it with you throughout the day. ORGANO™ Teas and coffee — primarily made of water — can count toward your daily water count too.
- Replace one meal a day. Take the work out of complete nutrition and replace one meal (or two if you’re feeling ambitious) with a OGX FENIX™ shake. You’ll be giving your body protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber all in one easy-to-make shake. It’s so much easier to mix up a shake then have to plan and cook a healthy meal. Make it easier on yourself!
- Get more sleep. We know, this one might not seem so easy — but hear us out! Almost everything in your health is related to getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep has been tied to increased accidents, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even lower sex drive. If it seems impossible to you to get the recommended 7 to 9 hours a night, just try getting a few more minutes of sleep each night. Start small — promising that you’ll make it to bed by 11:55 instead of midnight this week. Then increase in small increments until it makes a significant difference in your night.
- Smile more. When we are smiling, we feel better. Just using your muscles to smile — even if you don’t feel like it — releases feel-good chemicals in the brain like endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. These neurotransmitters help the body to relax and better deal with stress. If you can’t or don’t want to force it, try swinging a bad mood into a good one by watching a funny video or reading a joke.
- Breathe. It’s amazing what stopping to take a few deep breaths can do for your overall well-being. There’s a reason that meditation and yoga — both great for you! — focus on the breath. Almost immediately after taking a deep breath, our body relaxes. We have more oxygen in the blood. Our body releases endorphins to help with stress and pain. At anytime throughout the day, taking a moment to breathe deeply can support our overall healthy tremendously.