If you want to improve your health, have
more energy and feel happier, there are a number of things you can incorporate
to your morning routine that will help you achieve those goals. As a long-time juicer and juice therapist in
training, I have found two articles highlighting the importance of a good
morning routine that includes a nice juice or smoothie to get great results
fast.
According to Laurentine Ten Bosch of Food Matters, starting the day with a
glass of warm lemon water has numerous benefits for health and well being. In
the following article, she mentions 16 Health Benefits Of Drinking Warm Lemon Water first thing in the morning. Amongst the most incredible benefits
she mentions, I would highlight the following: Lemon is rich in Vitamin C,
which has a great immune-boosting capacity; it helps maintain an alkaline pH in
the body, which helps fight all kinds of diseases; and it has the ability to
reduce uric acid, hence reducing inflammation and pain of joints and knees.
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In this video,
Jason Vale, also known as The Juicemaster,
and one of the foremost experts on juicing in the world, mentions some of the health
benefits of juicing in combination with exercise. Amongst these I would
highlight the following: Fruits and vegetables are amongst the healthiest foods
on the planet, and juicing is a great way to start consuming more of these
excellent sources of nutrition. Fruit and vegetable juice helps nourish every
cell in your body, which results in better health, more energy, and an overall
increase in wellbeing. These juices also help your body get rid of the toxins
that accumulate in it and help you lose weight in the process, both of which
contribute to the improvement of your health and to feeling better and happier.
If you want to start the day on the right
foot, here are 3 things you can do to feel energized, full of vitality and
happy straight away:
- Drink lemon water ̶ With its numerous health benefits, you will start feeling its positive effects in no time.
- Do some exercise ̶ It doesn't need to be intense or strenuous, just by moving your body or doing some stretching exercises, you will help your body activate and wake up, and start oxygenating. Plus it releases endorphins, which make you feel happy.
- Drink a juice ̶ Instead of having your usual breakfast, have a fruit and vegetable juice instead. This will nourish every cell in your body and will provide you with the much needed energy and vitality you need to make it through your day without feeling tired or foggy.
So,
if you start your day by drinking a glass of lemon water followed by a light
session of exercise (anything from 7 to 30 minutes) or some stretching and a fruit
and vegetable juice, you will start feeling the benefits in no time. If you
already implement this morning routine or practice something different, please
share your experiences with us in the comments section below.
My name is Marco Fernández and I am a marketer, and a Juice Therapist and Health Coach in training. I am currently taking the Engagement& Nurture Marketing Strategies MOOC by Northwestern University in Coursera. This is my first blog article ever, written as an exercise for the MOOC. Feel free to reach out or connect @MarcoFdzCruz
