Bloating and low energy levels are a thing of the past. This coming year, we are implementing the habits and using the items that will help us succeed in achieving our wellness goals. With the overload of information that can be found on the internet, it can feel overwhelming to try and pinpoint the items or rituals that are worth one’s time. However, the reality is that achieving overall health and wellness only requires a handful of crucial tools.
Are you ready to replenish your wellness toolbox for the new year? Let’s do it together.
Supplements and Vitamins That Can Help To Support and Protect The Digestive Tract
A well-balanced diet and an active lifestyle are definitely pillars to achieving a healthy digestive tract, but your digestive system is a complex network that sometimes needs an extra boost of support. Vitamins and supplements are a great way to reach that next level of digestive health. Here are some of the supplements and vitamins we recommend keeping in your routine to support your wellness goals in the new year.
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Probiotics: A well-balanced gut microbiome with a high level of beneficial bacteria can only be achieved and maintained by ensuring you have a hearty intake of probiotics. Probiotics can be derived from certain foods such as greek yogurt, but can also be taken in supplement form. A probiotic for bloating should contain strains like lacto and bifido probiotic cultures such as our Probiotic Renu. These strains of bacteria are known for their well-researched protection to the gut.
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Digestive Enzyme Supplement: A supplement with gut health enzymes is just as known as a probiotic when it comes to digestive health, but can often be overlooked on the medicine cabinet. Do not let this supplement gain dust on your shelves and instead add it into your routine to better help your body digest the different foods you consume throughout the day. Enzymes such as amylase, lipase, and protease (which can be found in our Sexy & Slim product) help your body break down the different macronutrients your body needs to thrive.
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A B-complex Vitamin: B vitamins are essential in maintaining your energy levels and supporting overall digestive function. Are you someone that frequently falls victim to the afternoon slump during the work day? A B-complex vitamin can help you avoid these complications.
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Zinc: A zinc supplement is a great way to support enzyme production and can help you protect your gut lining. A strong gut lining is crucial in keeping out harmful bacteria and substances from invading your digestive tract.
In general, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or vitamin as they will know what works best for your specific needs. What works for one person may not work for another, and some supplements can potentially interact with certain health conditions or vitamins already in one’s routine. Lastly, it is important to follow dosage rules when it comes to taking your supplements. Create a supplement schedule that works with your daily routine and try to find ways to remind yourself throughout the day about your vitamins. Consistency is key.
Kitchen Tools To Bring Into the New Year for Wellness Success
In this day and age, there is no reason to believe health and wellness is only achieved with excessive planning and time. There are several technological and kitchen tool advancements that can help us achieve our wellness goals in a more efficient manner.
Cooking at home is one of the best ways to stick to a well-balanced diet filled with a variety of nutrients. But let’s be honest, with the hustle and bustle of daily life, sticking to an at-home cooking lifestyle can start to seem incredibly daunting from time to time. Here are some kitchen tools to help make eating at home seem more approachable and even fun!
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A High-Speed Blender : A blender is a tried and true kitchen tool, but are you using yours to its full potential? Blenders can do more than whip up a quick breakfast smoothie. They can be used to create at home nut butter, soups, and sauces. These are great additions to make any plain meal prep become a delicious dish at the snap of your fingers.
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Vegetable Chopper : Being an at-home chef doesn’t have to mean slaving away in the kitchen every evening. There are many tools such as a vegetable chopper that were created with your time and energy in mind. Don’t be ashamed to pick these tools up to make your cooking experience fly by. Consider chopping up your vegetables or fruit as soon as you purchase them so they are ready for use, making it less likely that you will reach for a processed snack instead.
Tech Tools That Can Transform The Way You Work Towards Your Wellness Goals
For many of us, our phones have become our lifeline to communicating with our loved ones and staying on track with our responsibilities, so why not let it work for your other aspects of life as well? With the development and transformation of technology, there have been many new features added that can greatly help take the burden off of your days and enhance your life for the better.
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A Habit Tracker : Many of our larger wellness goals are achieved with small steps every single day. For example, if drinking more water is one of your goals for the new year, this is a goal that will take time and energy each day to achieve. However, sometimes it can be easy to lose sight of these smaller actions. A habit tracker is a great way to keep track of all the smaller goals you need to check off everyday to achieve those bigger goals. Be sure to activate notifications for your habit tracker so that you never lose sight of these small actions.
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The Notes App : Are you someone that has ideas pop into your head from time to time, but if not written down, will be gone within a moment's time? Try using your notes app. Think of it as a portable and virtual notebook where you can keep track of many ideas at once. Some examples of note sections that you can have include: meal ideas, workout plans, or even ideas for self-care nights. The opportunities are endless!
As we step into 2025, allow these tools and ideas along with your own to inspire you towards your goal. Remember, it is as much about the journey as the destination and there is no shame in finding ways to alleviate the burden that can sometimes accompany a dedicated yet tight schedule.