Small, simple habits can help you feel your best and set you up for a good new year.
This week, start your day with hot lemon water, and learn how to incorporate more magnesium-rich foods into your diet so you don’t have to buy supplements.
1. Know the signs of B12 deficiency 🩸
Your body needs vitamin B12 for many essential functions, including making healthy red blood cells. When you don’t get enough red blood cells, you can develop anemia, which can cause constant fatigue, dizziness, balance issues, and a racing or irregular heartbeat.
B12 is in a lot of foods, including meat and fish, dairy, and fortified foods such as cereals and plant milks. If you’re feeling off, talk with your healthcare provider. They can run a blood test to check your levels and recommend dietary changes or supplements to treat a B12 deficiency.
2. Eat your magnesium 🥬
Instead of taking magnesium supplements, there are plenty of magnesium-rich foods you can eat to help increase levels in your body.
Nuts and seeds, legumes, whole grains, dairy, and even dark chocolate can all help you meet your daily magnesium needs.
3. Start your day with hot lemon water 🍋
If you want a warm morning drink but feel tired of tea and coffee, try lemon water. It’s simple, and it may offer a few health benefits.
Drinking hot water with lemon helps you stay hydrated. It may also support digestion, boost energy and mood, help with weight management, promote healthy skin, and lower the risk of kidney stones. However, if you have reflux or concerns about tooth enamel, you may want to avoid this acidic drink.
4. Pair apples with peanut butter to steady blood sugar 🍎
Apple slices with peanut butter may feel like a nostalgic school snack, but the pairing can also support health goals like maintaining steady blood sugar. The fiber in apples plus the protein and fat in peanut butter help stabilize glucose levels and prevent spikes and crashes, all while keeping your energy steady and your snack satisfying.
Just make sure to choose a peanut butter without added sugar and keep the peel on your apples to get the most fiber.
5. Eat walnuts for an energy or sleep boost 🏋
If you want a quick workout boost, grab a handful of walnuts before or after the gym. You can even snack on them mid-workout if you need extra energy.
Walnuts also make a good after-dinner snack because they contain melatonin, which can support better sleep. Eating them at any time can help feed healthy gut bacteria and improve cholesterol levels as well.
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