By Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN; Reboot Nutritionist
We all love our moms and want them to be healthy and happy at every age. Busy moms juggling family, work and a long list of to-dos often postpone their needs. But in order to best take care of our loved ones it’s important for mothers to take care of themselves. Whether you want to help your mom stay healthy or give her some TLC, check out these top 10 tips for keeping healthy all year long.
1.) Drink at least one juice or smoothie a day. You’ll get a burst of energizing, immune supporting nutrients plus an energy balance that can help promote a healthy weight.
2.) Sleep! Sleep not only helps us look and feel brighter but plays a key role in maintaining a healthy metabolism. Read all about why When you Snooze you Lose (and that’s a good thing!).
3.) Stretch. Maintaining flexibility is tough as we age and poor flexibility can lead to problems with daily aches and pains. Check out these Reboot-friendly fitness tips that are good for every age.
4.) Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is key for beautiful skin, energy levels, keeping a healthy weight and just plain feeling great!
5.) Walk. Walking is one of the best exercises and it’s always available! An indoor walk can work on a cold, snowy day. Women who walked 3-5 hours per week were 40% less likely to have their breast cancer return compared to women who did not walk.
6.) Make time for friends. Social time that allows you to connect with peers and friends is important for overall health. Support from others is essential for your well-being.
7.) Avoid the clean plate club. Don’t finish your own or your kids’ meals if you’re not hungry. Even those small bites can start adding up over time.
8.) Meditate. Go to yoga or try a quick meditation to help focus, calm, reset and support your immune system.
9.) Laugh. We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine and turns out, it’s true.
10.) Carry healthy snacks. Nuts, fresh fruits and veggies, homemade granola bars make great snacks for energy on the go. Eating more often can help to keep appetite, blood sugar and cravings in check. Of course healthy choices are important. Check out these ideas for more.
To all the wonderful mothers out there, have a happy and healthy Mother’s Day!