If you’ve been feeling sluggish and down in the dumps lately, it might be time to hit the health and wellness reset button. From eating healthier foods, to easy exercise around the neighborhood, follow these three helpful tips to help you cleanse and get your health back on the right track in just one day:
Refresh with lemon water
Nothing says “refreshing” like a glass of cold, or warm, lemon water. Some people find that drinking a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning helps with digestion. Although the evidence is largely subjective, studies have shown that lemons can help animals, particularly mice, lose weight.
But that’s not all. According to Lynell Ross, a certified health and wellness coach, nutritionist and personal trainer, starting your day with a glass of lemon water can help “balance out your blood sugar and help reduce cravings throughout the day,” Parade reported. “Provided you lay off the sugary foods in the morning, and eat a healthy breakfast with some protein, you give yourself a better chance of reducing your hunger pangs and sweet cravings by drinking lemon water.”
Opt for healthier food choices
Make sure to eat frequently throughout the day, and never skip breakfast. It will benefit your metabolism after a night’s sleep, helping you to burn more calories throughout the day, WebMD reported. You may also feel drained of energy if you skip breakfast, which can cause overeating later in the day.
“Eating consistently throughout the day will help you lay the foundation for ongoing healthy eating. I’m talking loads of veggies, lean protein such as grass-fed steak, chicken, fish, eggs and healthy fats from nuts, seeds or olives, avocado or coconut,” Keri Glassman, R.D., told Today.
Reducing your intake of processed foods also helps to eliminate excess sodium, artificial ingredients and sugar, all of which are known to cause bloating.
Sweat it out
Feeling better starts from the inside out, so if you’ve tried changing your diet but still feel bloated and depressed, try exercising.
Whether it’s taking a class at the gym, going for a bike ride or even just walking around the neighborhood, cardio will help flush out toxins in your body, expel gas that causes pain, and help digestion move along, according to Healthline.
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