Who doesn’t love everything about fall, from the cooler temps, to the cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice everything. The changing of the seasons also brings an opportunity to make change in our own lives. Just as a tree lets go of it’s leaves, we must let go of things that no longer serve us.
Use this month to take stock of where you are and where you want to be when it comes to your health. Consistently taking small steps each day will lead to big transformations down the road. Here are couple of tips to incorporate this fall that will help keep you on track:
Detox The Summer Season
Who doesn’t love the dog days of summer with trips to the beach, summer cookouts and family get togethers. The relaxed vibes typically leads to food and drink choices that can leave you feeling heavy and bloated. The fall is a perfect time to implement a 3 day juice cleanse, which will help you shed the excess toxins your stored over the summer. Stick to organic and vegetable based juices for best results.
Enjoy The Spice Of Life
When the weather cools we tend to gravitate towards warm beverages. Before you head to Starbucks to grab your venti pumpkin spice latte laden with sugar and artificial ingredients, try using warm spices added to your smoothie, juice, or tea. Spices like cinnamon, cardamon, and nutmeg have many beneficial properties that can improve blood sugar imbalances while delivering you all of those yummy fall vibes. * Check out my DIY Chai Spice Blend to store in your pantry this season @juicevibesgirl
Nourish Your Body With Seasonal Foods
Mother nature provides us with warm, grounding foods during the fall season. Visit your local farmers market and stock up on foods like sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkins, and root vegetables. Root vegetables are a storage unit for nutrients and energy for the rest of the plant. They are also a good source of prebiotic fibers for your friendly gut bacteria. Keeping your gut health in good shape is important for your overall health, especially as you venture into cold season.
Spend Time In Nature
Spending time outside and disconnected from the virtual world helps us to set our body’s circadian clock. It is also a good reminder that everything in life is connected. Cultivating a strong sense of connection with nature reminds us to nourish the connections in our interpersonal relationships, which is just as important when it comes to your health as supplying the body with clean, nutrient dense foods. Spend time connecting with friends and family this fall by taking long walks among the autumn foliage.
We hope that this fall bring so much enjoyment and beauty to your life. Prioritizing your health will only increase the capacity for these moments to be richer and fuller. When you are stacking healthy habits, you are stacking the odds of living in a body that feels good to be in.
