{"id":1975,"date":"2021-01-14T12:30:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T16:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/?p=1975"},"modified":"2023-05-09T12:26:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T16:26:17","slug":"holistic-health-tips-and-benefits-of-local-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/holistic-health-tips-and-benefits-of-local-food\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Holistic Health Tips and Benefits of Local Food for Your Daily Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2749db795a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2749db795a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/holistic-health-tips-and-benefits-of-local-food\/#Keep_Nutrition_Top_of_Mind\" >Keep Nutrition Top of Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/holistic-health-tips-and-benefits-of-local-food\/#Yoga_and_Mindfulness\" >Yoga and Mindfulness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/holistic-health-tips-and-benefits-of-local-food\/#Freshen_Up_Your_Environment\" >Freshen Up Your Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/holistic-health-tips-and-benefits-of-local-food\/#Schedule_Tea_Time\" >Schedule Tea Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/holistic-health-tips-and-benefits-of-local-food\/#Prioritize_Exercise\" >Prioritize Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/holistic-health-tips-and-benefits-of-local-food\/#Sleep_Routine\" >Sleep Routine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Written by Guest Author\nJennifer McGregor\n<a href=\"http:\/\/publichealthlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PublicHealthLibrary.org<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Are you getting overwhelmed by diet and fitness tips? Sometimes, trying to figure out how to live a healthier lifestyle can get confusing. With a discerning eye for what serves you the best, and a practical approach, achieving a well-balanced lifestyle doesn\u2019t have to be elusive. Watch your body getting in balance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nutri-IQ Virtual Lab<\/a>, and start enjoying  a few of these holistic health tips and benefits of local food. You\u2019ll be feeling better from head-to-toe in no time!\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Nutrition_Top_of_Mind\"><\/span><strong>Keep Nutrition Top of Mind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating for nutrition and health is one of the most important ways you can take care of your body and mind. Remember, to keep the machine running, you need the right type of fuel every day. For many people, this is easier said than done, thanks to inflexible work responsibilities and overloaded schedules. However, at the end of the day, if you\u2019re not making time to keep yourself nourished, how are you going to accomplish everything that needs to be done? How are you going to keep your immune system in fighting condition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nutritional balance<\/a>, choose your foods wisely. Consuming lean proteins, whole grains, vibrant vegetables and fruits, and probiotic choices such as kefir, kombucha or greek yogurt is ideal. Stick to organic or at least local producers, like <a href=\"http:\/\/shrsl.com\/1lwz6-1qmc-pzka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">truLocal<\/a>, to reduce bacterial contamination and levels of histamine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Roast-Beef-copy.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Roast-Beef-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2066\" width=\"386\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Roast-Beef-copy.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Roast-Beef-copy-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/shrsl.com\/1lwz6-1qmc-pzka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holistic Health Tips and Benefits of Local Food<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By carving out a chunk of time on your weekend, you can prepare and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/nutrition-basics\/eat-healthy-on-a-budget-by-planning-ahead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plan your meals<\/a>&nbsp;and snacks for the week ahead, ensuring that you always have healthy items at the ready.&nbsp;Use this tasty cookbook and enjoy your every meal! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Local-Food-Inspired-Cookbook.pdf\">Local-Food-Inspired-Cookbook<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriiq.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Local-Food-Inspired-Cookbook.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_and_Mindfulness\"><\/span><strong>Yoga and Mindfulness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a holistic approach to improving your health means focusing on both your physical and mental wellbeing. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to prioritize mindfulness. You may want to start a daily meditation practice and spend some time sitting in silence every morning. You could also start doing gentle yoga on a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/337035-what-are-the-benefits-of-practicing-yoga-daily\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">daily basis<\/a>. These habits will benefit your body and mind!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freshen_Up_Your_Environment\"><\/span><strong>Freshen Up Your Environment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/clearing-bad-energy-from-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">environment<\/a>&nbsp;also influences our overall health. If your family tends to be critical or argumentative, it might be time to change up the atmosphere in your home. You can start the process by decluttering and getting rid of things you no longer need. Next, spend a weekend deep cleaning and making sure every room is organized. Finally, it doesn\u2019t hurt to keep the windows cracked \u2013 fresh air can definitely improve your mood!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_Tea_Time\"><\/span><strong>Schedule Tea Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In our fast-paced society, it\u2019s important to make time for yourself to simply relax. After you\u2019re done working for the day,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/11-easy-ways-to-reduce-your-screen-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">turn off<\/a>&nbsp;your phone, make yourself a cup of antioxidant-packed green tea, and grab a good book or your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/lib\/the-health-benefits-of-journaling#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">journal<\/a>&nbsp;to wind down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a few days of incorporating this habit into your schedule, you\u2019ll begin to look forward to this downtime, and you\u2019ll realize how much calmer you feel when you give yourself the opportunity to slow down every afternoon. This is especially important if you work a stressful, high-pressure job. Giving yourself permission to chill out at home is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritize_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Prioritize Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may feel like you don\u2019t have time to exercise. But even if you have a very busy schedule, you can focus on fitness. The key is finding ways to be more physically active as you go about your usual daily responsibilities. Polar&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polar.com\/blog\/9-ways-how-to-make-time-for-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recommends<\/a>&nbsp;commuting to work by running if you live within a reasonable distance, keeping your workout clothes handy in your car so that you can hit the gym or exercise outdoors whenever the opportunity arises, and getting a membership to a gym that is close to your home or office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_Routine\"><\/span><strong>Sleep Routine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, recognizing that a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heretohelp.bc.ca\/wellness-module\/wellness-module-6-getting-a-good-nights-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthy sleep schedule<\/a>&nbsp;is the foundation of a balanced lifestyle is essential. If you don\u2019t get enough sleep each night, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re running on fumes. In order to commit to your new habits, you\u2019ll need to start by going to bed at a reasonable hour and getting up around the same time each day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people struggle to get enough sleep. It can be hard to relax at the end of the day, and you may find yourself tossing and turning, only to wake up the next morning still feeling exhausted. If you have trouble sticking with a healthy sleep schedule, Healthline&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/cant-wake-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recommends<\/a>&nbsp;creating a soothing bedtime routine by turning off all of your screens well before you want to fall asleep and avoiding caffeine in the afternoon.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopting healthy habits can be simpler than you might think. You do not have to make drastic life changes in order to boost your mental and physical health. By structuring your routines in a way that promotes holistic health, you\u2019ll experience positive changes without overextending yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Achieving a well-balanced lifestyle doesn\u2019t have to be elusive. 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