How to get started with healthy meal prep - sureshprabhakaran

 1. Cleanse your body

 Many people think a good detox means drinking lots of water, eating fiber-rich foods, and avoiding sugar and caffeine. That’s true! But there’s more to cleansing than just what you eat and drink. You should give yourself a thorough self-cleansing once or twice a year to ensure you’re at peak performance. Here’s how to do it.

 2. Hydrate

 Drink water! Water is essential for keeping your organs functioning properly, flushing toxins out of your system, and helping maintain proper blood pressure. Staying hydrated will make sure your entire body is working optimally - especially your brain, which relies on adequate amounts of fluid for optimal function.

 3. Exercise

 Exercise helps boost your immune system, burns calories, builds muscle, gets rid of mental clutter, and releases endorphins, which improve your mood. Research shows that regular exercise lowers cortisol levels and increases serotonin, which makes you feel happier.

 4. Breathe deeply

 Breathing exercises help oxygenate your bloodstream, reduce anxiety, and lower cortisol levels. Try deep breathing techniques like yogi breathing, slow breaths, and belly breathing. These may seem intimidating, but they help you control stressful situations and keep your mind calm.

 5. Meditate

 Meditation boosts endorphin production, decreases cortisol levels, and calms the nervous system. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to relieve depression, anxiety, migraines, heart palpitations, panic attacks, and insomnia. Find a guided meditation app or book online, then download a “mood tracker” onto your phone to count your thoughts throughout the day. If you want some extra guidance, try signing up for a class near you.

 6. Get enough sleep

 Sleep is incredibly important to maintaining your health. A lack of quality sleep can lead to weight gain, fatigue, depression, and obesity risk. Aim for between seven and nine hours per night.

 7. Connect

 Connectivity is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Keep your social media usage to a minimum and instead focus on building real relationships with friends and family. Social interaction reduces stress and improves well-being.

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