Work, eat, sleep, shuttle kids, take dog to vet, gym, work, eat, sleep. Sound familiar? We all get caught in the daily grind but here are a few tips to start your day off right!
• Make sure you stay properly hydrated by drinking water and liquids throughout the day. But let thirst be your guide - drinking too much water can actually do more harm than good by flushing important nutrients from your system. Also remember that alcohol and caffeine can actually dehydrate you.
• Don't skip breakfast. If you do this, you start off the day on the wrong foot. Have something quick and healthy, which takes no time to prepare, like yogurt and muesli and fresh fruit.
• Take that multivitamin! This doesn't mean you shouldn't eat your five fruit and veg a day, but it is preferable to not getting any vitamins at all.
• Ditch the fast food breakfasts. Yes, they are fast and they fill a gap when you are on the run, but they all contain enormous amounts of fat, very little fiber, and bluntly put, they clog up your digestive system and your arteries. If you are hungry and on the run, opt for yogurt, granola or fresh fruit.
Breathe and Breathe deeply. Do this regularly and you will decrease your stress levels as you provide your body with more much-needed oxygen!
