Why Eating Healthy and Staying Fit Are Not Dead
If you think eating healthy and staying fit should be left in the past, think again. The past year has taught us all many lessons, and here at Ignians, we know how critical it is to take care of our mind and body every single day. Keep reading to learn why eating healthy and staying fit are so important and why you need to incorporate these into your life every day.
Eating Healthy to Enjoy Increased Energy
For anyone who suffers from a lack of energy each day or struggles to sleep properly at night, you may want to take the time to think about your diet. We all want to make the most of every day of our lives and adjusting your diet slightly can help you to feel better in your mind and body each day. Much research has been undertaken into the gut and brain connection, and the food we eat can also play a huge role in our mental health and wellbeing.
While you don’t need to restrict your diet at all or stop yourself from ever enjoying a few of your favorite treats, thinking about what you put into your body each day is critical to living a healthier life. Eating regular meals and snacks will give you the energy you need to get through a long working day and ensure that your body receives a steady supply of nutrients. Our brains often begin to feel exhausted after a few hours without food, so make sure you are offering your body the fuel it needs to keep going all day long. We offer a wide range of vitamins, supplements, and weight loss recipes, all of which can be used to help you meet your health and fitness goals this year.
Staying Fit
The past year has left many of us working from home and leading more sedentary lives than ever before. Alongside eating a healthy diet, movement is critical to keep our bodies looking and feeling their best. If you find yourself struggling to know where to get started when it comes to working out, we offer fitness programs and home workout equipment that can fit your lifestyle. You don’t need to belong to a fancy gym to get more exercise in your life, and you can start off simply by going for a daily walk during your lunch break to increase the number of steps you take each day.
Choosing a fitness program that’s backed by scientific results is one of our top recommendations if you want to see quick results. You’ll feel much more motivated to keep working out when you notice the progress you are making. Regardless of your current fitness levels, it’s never too late to start working on staying fit and enjoying a more active lifestyle.
If anyone tells you that eating healthy and staying fit are no longer relevant or important in our lives, they couldn’t be further from the truth. These two things work together to ensure you live a healthy and fulfilling life and that you have the energy you need every day to overcome anything that life throws your way. Check out our popular treat recipe below.
Raspberry & Coconut Muesli Bircher
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
3 cups (270g) rolled oats
1 apple, cored & coarsely grated
1 cup (280g) Greek style vanilla yogurt
1 cup (250ml) apple juice
¾ cup (185ml) coconut milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup (280g) raspberry yogurt, to serve
For the raspberry jam:
9 oz. (250g) raspberries, quartered
2 tbsp. coconut sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions:
- Combine the oats, grated apple, vanilla yogurt, apple juice, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to soak overnight.
- Meanwhile, to make the raspberry jam, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Place over a medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until it has a jam like consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Divide the jam among serving jars or glasses. Top with the oat mixture and raspberry yogurt and serve immediately. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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