Life hacks FACTS

Daily habits and remedies that will improve your health with ease.

Prioritise physical activity

Physical movement not only enhances fitness but improves mood and cognitive function. Prioritise physical activity in your daily routine, whether it’s a brisk walk, yoga, or a gym session. medium.com

REMOVE BAD MOJO

The experiences you’ve had in your life could very well be hanging on your walls, sitting on your shelves or stu ed under your bed collecting dust. When negative memories are associated with things you keep in your home, the reminders will be draining without you even being aware of it. Consciously find and remove any items in your home that are associated with undesirable feelings. Removing this bad mojo will put you one step closer to enjoying a serene space. simplehomesimplelife.com

Organise a catch-up with your mates

Sometimes just having someone to listen to you or have a laugh with can be the best medicine. Matilda Green

DITCH DESSERTS AFTER MEALS

Indulging in desserts is a delightful experience, but consuming them immediately after meals can contribute to unnecessary calorie intake. Once the body receives su icient calories from main meals, any dessert afterward contributes to an excess stored as fat. To mitigate this, consider enjoying desserts as standalone snacks between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner. This simple adjustment can help prevent weight gain, high triglycerides, and elevated LDL cholesterol, promoting better overall health. fitcareblog.com

Avoid eating late

Finish eating at least three hours before bed to avoid going to bed with a full stomach. Eating too late in an evening is also associated with disruptions to the gut microbiome as it operates on the same circadian rhythm as we do. gutsi.co.nz

END OF WEEK SOUP

Take everything left in your veggie drawer, stems included. Chop everything and sauté with some garlic and olive oil on a medium heat in a large pot for about three minutes. Add two kettles of boiled water and around 6 chicken stock cubes. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Roast or fry your old bread crusts for croutons and top with pesto and Parmesan, if you have any. This makes a dinner for a family of six in 30 minutes. Ruth, Cambridge for lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz