5 Ways to Boost Your Health Today in Brookfield WI!

Check out these 5 easy and simple ways on how you can boost your health in Brookfield WI.

1. Think positive and focus on gratitude in Brookfield WI

Countless studies show that a positive mind helps build a healthier immune system and boosts overall health. Your body believes what you think, so focus on the positive and start each day with gratitude.

2. Check your food attitude

What we eat and how we feel are linked in very complex ways. A healthy approach to eating is centered on flavor, eating to satisfaction and increasing energy, rather than focusing on weight and calories. Check your balance of nutrient-dense foods with an emphasis on high quality plant or animal protein, fats, and complex carbs.

3. Fiber and Phytonutrients

Taste the rainbow . . . nope, not skittles. Experience the variety of colors and flavors from fruits and veggies. Get creative, try some plant-based meals, and shoot for five servings of vegetables a day — raw, steamed, or stir-fried. A diet high in vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of developing certain cancers and boosts immunity and mood. Many of the most powerful phytonutrients are the ones with the boldest colors — such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, grapes, and leafy greens.

4. Exercise on the daily

Now is the perfect time to mix up your movement routine, who needs a gym? Along with yardwork season and household fix-up projects, here are some great resources to break a sweat in the house:

• FitnessBlender.com
• Peloton
• Nike Training Club
• Blogilates
• Amazon Prime Video
• Get creative and get moving. Your mind and body will love you for it

5. Check the company you keep

You can incorporate all the right things — but if you have personal relationships with people who have unhealthy habits, it is often a more challenging journey. The healthiest people are those who have relationships with other healthy people. Get your family or friends involved in your wellness lifestyle. Making changes with a loved one can bring you closer together as well as motivate you.

by Valarie Voelkering, FMCHC
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
WellConsulted