Better Health In Minutes

Exercising for 30 minutes three or more times a week and getting enough sleep are but two ways to get better health. But there’s a simpler, much faster way to improve your health. Read on and find out how you can get a health boost in less time than it takes to have a shower!

Don’t throw the peel

Grapes, apples, pears – these are a few fruits that we normally peel before eating them. But did you know that by eating the peel, you stand to gain the bulk of the fruit’s vitamins and antioxidants? For example, eating an apple with its skin intact can help slow down the growth of cancer cells! So the next time you bite into a fruit, make sure you keep the skin on.

S-T-R-E-T-C-H

Remember those static exercises that many recommend for office workers? Turns out they may have hit the jackpot when it comes to getting a quick health boost. By doing a series of leg stretches daily, you not only loosen tight leg muscles, you will also improve your flexibility and tone and strengthen your muscles!

Sniff for youth

Here’s an excellent excuse for you to grab more lavender essential oils. Research has shown that sniffing lavender or rosemary oil for about five minutes can help bring stress hormone levels down by as much as 24%. And we know how stress can really age you! In addition, sniffing lavender and rosemary oil can help the body get rid of the free radicals that speed up aging and causes diseases. So you not only can maintain your youthful looks, your body benefits too!

Nuts for healthy hearts

Who knew that eating a handful of pistachios daily can help you cut cholesterol levels in just four weeks! These tasty nuts have one of the highest amounts of plant sterols, the chemical responsible for reducing the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. The next time you feel like snacking, have some pistachios or sprinkle a few over your salad. This way, you lower bad cholesterol by up to 11% and your total cholesterol by almost 7%, thereby effectively reducing your risk of heart diseases by 14%!

Think happy!

It’s true that happy people live longer, better lives. While it’s impossible to remain happy all the time, simply thinking positively even in bad situations and making an effort to smile everyday can make a big difference. Because when you are happy, you naturally take better care of yourself. In addition, you have more successful relationships which lead to a better quality life for you.