This post is sponsored thanks to a partnership with Power Me A2Z and as always, my thoughts are my own.
It’s
that time of year again – goals are excitedly made with the hope that not only
will they be achieved but surpassed. For most of us, the goal to get
healthier is a top priority. It’s definitely my goal, too. Focusing
on positive healthy habits is key.
Making
small changes can have big impact for overall wellness. As women,
our bodies have different health needs than men.
Small changes to make to
achieve health goals.
1. Drink more water.
It’s a no brainer but so many of us struggle to drink enough water to maintain
proper levels of hydration.
2. Go for a brisk walk
daily. In the evenings, my daughter and I take walks after dinner.
The weather is nice and it’s a perfect time to just talk. Two birds with
one stone. At work, I take the stairs up and down to the office to start
and end my day.
3. Adding a new fruit and
vegetable to the meal lineup. I participate in a produce co-op and each
week, we get surprise produce. I’ve been introduced to fruits and veggies
I may not have tried before. Pomelos were brand new to me last year and I
love them now!
4. Decrease portions by
using a smaller plate. Portion control is the hardest for me and by using
a smaller plate, I am less tempted to overeat.
5. Take a daily multivitamin with folic acid. Vitamins do
wonders for the body. For women between the ages of 18-45, we should take
a multivitamin with 400 mcg folic acid.
Each
vitamin plays an important part in our bodies. For example, folic acid
provides you with glowing skin and beautiful nails. Vitamin D strengthens
bones. These are just small examples of how the various vitamins benefit our
bodies. Essential vitamins are in many foods and adding a quality
multivitamin with folic acid can help make sure you are taking in enough.
Power Me A2Z has a fantastic
chart that shows the important vitamins and how each provide benefits, along
with the whole foods that contain them.
The Arizona Department of Health Services wants
to help young women be healthy by giving them free vitamins and other great
health information. Arizona
women between the ages of 18-45 just go to the website and order the free vitamins
after a quick quiz. Thousands of Arizona women have already signed up. Some say
it seemed too good to be true but once they got the vitamins and started taking
them they are believers!
Do you take a multivitamin? Did you know that
even if you aren't planning on having a baby you should still take folic acid? As
many as 50% of pregnancies are unplanned and folic acid helps protect babies
from some birth defects. It also helps with your hair, nails, skin, and
completion. Women who have ordered the vitamins tell us that their hair
is shinier, their skin is clearer, their nails are strong, they have more
energy, and they have told their friends to order their free vitamins, too.
Ladies in Arizona, be sure to visit Power Me A2Z, learn something new and get some
vitamins to help you on the road to healthy living!
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