I wanted to share some tid bits that will help you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Try to incorporate at least one of these into your life this week.
1) Drink 1 cup of green tea each day!
Green Tea is Great for you because it contains caffeine and theanine, (theanine counteracts the negative effects of caffeine, so those accustomed to caffeine get their fix without its negative effects). Green also tea prevents the absorption of fat, which in turn helps keep excess body fat under control.
2)Get at least 6-8 hrs of uninterrupted sleep every night.
Sleep helps keep cortisol under control,(cortisol has many negative effects on the body, look for an article on cortisol in the future).
3) Cut out coffee
Coffee contains a number of organic acids that affect blood sugar and cortisol levels. This is NOT due to caffeine, cortisol levels register the same after regular or decaf coffee is consumed. (A great substitute for coffee is Roastaroma tea, made by Celestial Seasonings. It has rich coffe like flavor.
4) Minimize Stress
I know it is hard to minimize stress in your everyday life, but do what is in your grasp to keep stress levels down. Some suggestions for stress reduction are:
*Take time for yourself, set aside 15-20min/day to meditate or pray, listen to your favorite music and lose yourself in it!
*Practice Yoga
Start by trying to incorporate one of these tips into your life, then add another, once you've mastered one! You CAN do it!!
God Bless
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