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If you and your family are ready to get back out into the world, now is the time to focus on wellness. Because we humans tend to choose the easiest path, setting up your home in such a way that the healthiest choice is the easiest choice is key. Consider the tips below to make simple, healthy decisions nearly all of the time.
Hydrate
If at all possible, make water the first go-to when someone says they are thirsty. Depending on the size of your clan and the size of your refrigerator, you can; make sure everyone has their own water bottle and make a ritual of filling these at bedtime, put a water filter on the counter or in the refrigerator that everyone can access, make sure that everyone has their own water cup and set up a spot on the counter for these cups to sit until they get used again, and trying to get everyone to drink more water doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone has to have a new cup each time they take a sip.
Move
If you have a daily walking habit for your peace of mind, consider adding a second for; a conversation with your spouse, a way to connect with an older child who needs attention, a chance to help a younger child practice their time on their bicycle, and make sure that your family also uses walking as a means to an end. If you live near a park, pack up water bottles, healthy snacks and a blanket. Bring binoculars so folks can look at the wildlife. If you live near a shopping center, consider walking to take care of small errands.
Supplement
Adults working to build more muscle may choose to use an ISO protein powder supplement. Make sure that children know that this product is not a treat. Protein supplements offer many benefits. After a hard workout, they can; provide simple glucose for energy, increase your joint lubrication to reduce soreness, and help build new muscle tissue. In the developed world, being protein deficient is extremely rare. Make sure your children know that too many supplements, such as children’s vitamins, can be dangerous. Demonstrate to them how protein supplements should be used and, if they join you for a bike ride or a long walk, consider mixing them up a small shake.
Eat
Encourage everyone in the house to take a look at their plate at the start of each meal. You can compare; cooked vs. raw, veggies vs starch, and protein: meat or vegetarian? Guidelines indicate that half the plate should be fruits and veggies for nutrients. The more raw fruits and veggies you enjoy, the higher your roughage intake and the healthier your gut. If you keep a chore chart on the refrigerator, you know that visual reminders can be helpful. Consider also keeping a daily nutritional chart on the refrigerator. Let little ones mark off items as they make healthy food decisions with your help. Bananas are a great habit, and putting an X on the “fruit” line of the food chart can make the habit stick.
Celebrate
If you grocery shop as a family, sit down and eat a healthy snack before you go. Getting to the grocery store while hungry is a good way to go home with a lot of junk food. Celebrate the healthy choice you just made as a group and fill up the cart with more healthy options. When you are in the mood for a treat, try to pair the treat with movement. Instead of bringing ice cream home, walk to the closest convenience store or fast food place and get small sundaes, ice cream bars or similar treats. Not only will this get you some exercise as a group, but you won’t have a tub of ice cream sitting in your freezer.
Conclusion
Small healthy choices are the best way to build long-term health and positive habits. Daily movement decisions, dietary choices, and hydration habits will stick with your children long after they have their own refrigerator.
