 Refresh Daily Routines
With a Twist of Nature:
- Tips To Put
a Healthy Spring In Your Step
(ARA) - The change of season
is an ideal time to shed a little sunlight on health and lifestyle
habits. Incorporating hints of nature into everyday regimens
ushers in the new season and gives health and well-being a boost.
Consumer advocate, a.k.a. "The
Queen of Green," Debra Lynn Dadd shares the following tips
on easy ways to add a healthy twist of nature to your day:
"Brush" with natural
twist: Invigorate smile
care routines with new Crest Nature's Expressions toothpaste,
which comes in three flavors that each incorporates a different
natural ingredient. Choose between pure peppermint oil, lemon
zest or green tea extract to rejuvenate your morning routine.
These touches of nature complement Crest's trusted formula that
whitens teeth and protects them from cavities to promote healthy
smiles.
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Drink to good health: Instead of drinking soda, try carbonated
water with a twist of lemon and lime, or even add a splash of
pure cranberry juice. You'll have the refreshing, sweet taste
without excessive sugar and calories. For an afternoon pick-me-up,
iced green tea with a little honey is a healthy alternative to
drinking a soda, and studies have shown that the antioxidants
in green tea may protect against cancer.
Enjoy the great outdoors: As temperatures rise, swap a gym visit
for a brisk walk around the neighborhood or local park -- the
fresh air will boost your mood and the change of scenery will
reinvigorate your workout routine. Or, instead of the usual indoor
aerobics class, try gardening as a new hobby; many scientists
claim it is a great way to burn calories and build core body
strength. Looking at nature's greenery while you exercise is
more emotionally rewarding than watching numbers tick by on the
clock inside the gym. |
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Get fresh: Fresh herbs are a natural and healthy
substitute for adding margarine or high-sodium seasonings to
your favorite recipes. Keep steamed vegetables healthy by kicking
up the flavor with freshly chopped herbs. Even canned soup gets
a lift from a dash of fresh parsley or thyme. Keep an herb garden
on the window sill or pick up pre-washed herbs at the grocery
store to increase flavor and reduce the amount of sodium in your
diet.
Skip the chips: Instead of serving chips at an outdoor
BBQ party, serve fresh vegetables -- green, yellow and red peppers
incorporate the flavors of the season into your gathering, and
have the crunch to satisfy anyone looking for a chip. An added
bonus is that the array of pretty colors doubles as a natural,
beautiful centerpiece for the table.
Adding these simple twists of
nature to daily routines will put a noticeably healthy spring
in your step. |
