Tips and Tricks to stick to your 2018 health and fitness goals

TIPS AND TRICKS TO STICK TO YOUR 2018 HEALTH AND FITNESS GOALS

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one. Happy New Year!

 Can you believe we are already at the end of January? We are already 31 days into kick-starting our 2018 health and fitness goals!

 Here at Premium Choice Headquarters we like to kick-start January with our annual healthy New Year, hard work and everything in moderation attitude!

As we sit here in our lovely office surrounded by our "little red bags" of scrumptious slightly sweet and slightly salty snacks I think about the new SBS episode The Truth About Your Health, broadcasted ON SBS on 11 January 2018. The first episode was extremely interesting and had a very interesting take on the detoxing craze which brought me back to our office annual healthy celebration mindset.  

HARD WORK AND EVERYTHING IN MODERATION!

So we thought... it is about time that we share our January health tips with you!

These are simple steps, tips and tricks to keep us all in-line and striving towards our goals well past the first 31 days of the year.

Here are some of our Premier-Snackologists (aka a Premium Choice guru/creator/extraordinaire/all-round foodie) tips to set you in the right direction:

1.     Take gradual and REALISTIC steps

Many people start the New Year by incorporating drastic exercise routines and eliminating full food categories from their diet. It is an unrealistic approach and not healthy for the body to eliminate foods and food groups cold turkey. Instead a gradual planned approach may achieve a better result. Try reducing the amount of sugar you eat and substitute unhealthy products with healthier alternatives.

2.     ROUTINE - Don't sway too much from your usual routine

By sticking to a routine we ensure that we are getting into a habit of doing things which will reduce the amount of excuses we make to avoid a task. One of our Premier-Snackologists believes in the motto it take 28 days to make or break a habit. We agree!

3.     CHOOSE LOCAL

Support local brands, retailers and producers to ensure you are eating seasonal foods which are full of flavour and nutrients whilst supporting the local economy and environment.

4.     Get CREATIVE

Get creative with your food and recipes! We have a young team contributing to making our brand fresh and tasty and we love experimenting with different recipes and products. Don't be afraid to mix and match flavours. If you need a helping hand checkout our Recipes Page under the blog navigation panel on our website.

5.     Keep HYDRATED - Your brain can become confused if you don't

We enjoy a glass of warm water and lemon to assist the digestive system first thing in the morning. We then ensure that we consume the necessary 2 litres of water throughout the day and try to limit the amount of sugary beverages that we consume.

6.     Enjoy ALKALINE FOODS

Add an alkaline snack to your diet, such as almonds and pumpkin seeds. This may assist with combatting all the alcohol that is splurged on during the December Festive Season. Did you know that it takes about 1 litre of water to wash-out one cup of coffee which is a highly acidic beverage? 

7.     Eat foods which keep you FULLER for longer.

Add high-fibre foods to your meals and snacks as they will keep you feeling fuller for longer. Including high-fibre foods into your diet may also assist with controlling blood sugar levels and reducing cholesterol. Nuts and dried fruit, in particular inca berries, almonds, walnuts, linseeds, chia seeds and quinoa have a high fibre content. Add them to salads and muesli or eat as a tasty snack.   

8.     Stay FRESH

Enjoy fresh produce and fresh products. Our packaging process is designed to ensure that you receive the freshest quality products straight from farm to table.

9.     Know your FOOD LABELS

Check suggested serving size and nutritional information.

10. Keep ACTIVE

Experts say that while 10,000 steps a day is a good number to reach, any amount of activity beyond what you are currently doing will likely benefit your health. A sedentary person is said to only average between 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day.

 11. Create an achievable EXERCISE routine

Make your exercise routine enjoyable - pick an exercise which fits in with your life. Find a motivational exercise buddy to help you with your exercise goals and so that you can build-up resistance and try different types of activity.

12. Everything in MODERATION

Be mindful of your food choices. Eat consciously, enjoy every bite but try not to over-eat. Remember that a glass of wine, piece of cake or chocolate is okay to have every now and then just try not to have the whole bottle, the whole block or the whole cake. Portion control is very important.

13. TEAM COMMITMENT to stick with goals which are achievable.

Research shows expressing and committing to your goals with another person or group usually results in a higher success rate. By having team support you strive harder to meet goals as you don't want to let the other person down. Find an exercise or healthy eating buddy.

We adore meeting and hearing from all our customers! So if you would like to share your healthy tips and tricks send them through to sales@priorityhealth.com.au or tag us on our social media pages

Instagram www.instagram.com/premium_choice/

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/company/priority-health-pty-ltd-premium-choice/

Facebook www.facebook.com/Premium.Choice.Foods/

Youtube  www.youtube.com/channel/UCupdB2U7gz_huTELWyAG3-g

Anyhow we better get back to work - Our Premium Choice Snackologist Team are so busy each January creating new products for you and ensuring our products are fresher and tastier than ever! We have some exciting things in store for you for 2018 so please watch this space and remember to visit www.priorityhealth.com.au!

Until next time ... Happy Healthy Eating and Snacking!

The Premium Choice Marketing Snackologists

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