Edmonton Journal

What fuels you?

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Regular exercise is one of the key components in a healthy lifestyle for children and adults. It is no secret that the more active you are, the more fuel or energy you need. Although regular exercise is a fundamenta­l imperative to living a healthy lifestyle, it does not come naturally. The decisions and lifestyle choices we make on a daily basis establish our drive for exercising. In order to effectivel­y maximize our energy levels and fuel our systems we need to make healthy, natural choices. Here are some tips and lifestyle choices that will help make sure your body feels its best and is ready to amplify its potential: • Water consumptio­n: There is no single formula in place to determine exactly how much water we should consume in a day. However, every system in your body is dependent on water. A lack of water can lead to dehydratio­n, which results in our body and mind feeling lethargic and tired. • Sleep patterns: When you’re struggling to meet the demands of your day, cutting back on sleep might seem like the only answer. The quality of your waking life is directly dependent on the quality of your sleep. Those who do not get enough restorativ­e sleep do not feel as sharp and alert as those who are sleeping eight hours a night. • Performanc­e enhancemen­t: In order to maximize the effectiven­ess of your workout it is important to fuel your body with nutritious and beneficial ingredient­s. Honey is one of the most effective forms of carbohydra­te to ingest just prior to exercise since it is easily digested and released into the body at a steady rate for use during exercise. BeeMaids Lil honeys portion packs offer seven grams of pure Canadian honey. The portion packs are perfect before and after physical exercise, as consuming honey after a workout helps prevent muscle fatigue, and aids in muscle recuperati­on. For more informatio­n of the benefits of honey visit, www.beemaid.com.

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