As the days are becoming longer and the flowers are peeking out of their beds, it's a great relief from the cold. The sunny days have given me just the motivation I have needed to shed the heavy sweaters, eat some lighter foods, exercise a bit harder and make some changes. Spring has finally sprung!
One new change that I am so excited to share is the redesign of my logo and my website! Go and search for www.livehealthynyc.com and see how great it looks! By the way, I will be adding a recipe tab along the way, so if you have any great recipes to share, I would love to hear from you!
This Spring is the perfect time to awaken your inner self and get healthier. Here are 3 easy tips to help spring you into a higher level of health for Spring. It takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so try these tips for three weeks, and go longer if you can!
1) Hot Water and Lemon
A great habit to start. Start your day with hot water and lemon to help alkalize your body and cleanse toxins. This ancient beauty secret is a simple way to cleanse your body and add hydration.
2) Replace Animal Products with Plant Based Alternatives
I am not a vegetarian but I do believe that too much animal and dairy products create an acidic environment in the body, which leaves the door open for disease. Why not give your body a break from the acid, and choose alkalinizing plant based foods like leafy greens, cucumber, and avocados. If you’re looking for plant based protein sources, try lentils, hemp seeds or chia seeds! Consume as many of these foods as close to raw as possible, for an even healthier and more vibrant body!
3) Sweat it out!
Go to a hot spa, hot yoga class, or take an epsom salts bath. Our skin is our largest organ, and sweating can be an effective method of detox. Flush those toxins out!
For more ideas contact me at rachel@livehealthynyc.com and enjoy Spring!