8 Healthy Habits for 2023

In this new year, we are looking to implement different ways to live a healthier lifestyle.

There are several excuses people commonly use to justify their lack of healthy habits, such as: "I don't have time to cook healthy food," "Healthy food is expensive," and "I work long hours and don't have time to go to the gym."

Equal Food offers you the possibility of practicing healthy eating in an easy and convenient way , but beyond that, we want to present you with other tips for having a healthy lifestyle. The best way to implement changes is through goals. You don't need to try to change everything at once; start with small healthy habits and make a plan to stay focused.

These goals could be as simple as eating two pieces of fruit every day or doing 10 minutes of physical exercise. The choice is yours; you just need to be kind to yourself and realize that implementing healthy habits is a process that isn't achieved overnight.

These are the healthy habits to start 2023 in the best possible way!

Regular exercise is one of the most important factors in combating sedentary lifestyles and embracing healthy habits. Practicing exercise is essential for maintaining physical and mental health. Try to include different activities such as walking, running, swimming, yoga, or weight training. Even if you don't go to the gym or exercise regularly, you can set other goals. For example, get up for 5 to 10 minutes every half hour of work to rest your body and improve your posture, or at least every hour. If you work from home, start with a walk at the end of the day.

Get enough sleep. Sleep is one of the most important and essential healthy habits for maintaining a healthy body and mind. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night and establish a regular sleep routine.

The easiest way to do this is to establish a sleep routine and go to bed at the same time every day. Having a suitable sleep environment, that is, cool and well-ventilated, is important. In addition, try to minimize the use of electronic devices as much as possible before bed. Blue screens interfere with our production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. In addition to all this, avoid consuming caffeine or alcoholic beverages before bedtime.

Drink water. Drinking water regularly is important to keep your body hydrated and help regulate your metabolism. We advise keeping a glass of water nearby at all times, or having an aluminum bottle that allows you to hydrate regularly.

Goal : At least 1.5L per day to improve bowel function, vitamin absorption, and skin health.

Stress management. Stress can have a negative impact on physical and mental health, as it is a component of our complicated lives that is difficult to manage. There are several ways that can help us relieve stress, starting, for example, with the practice of physical exercise.

Furthermore, relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, or therapy are always great ways to manage the stress of our days. Moments of mindfulness. Reading, painting, cooking, or playing a musical instrument can be great ways to relax.

Get regular check-ups. Don't put off routine appointments. Keeping our health under control is the best way to prevent health problems and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Quitting smoking. Quitting smoking can be a particularly difficult task, and that's why one of the best ways to break this addiction is to quit. But imagine how much your breath or the smell of your clothes could improve by leaving cigarettes behind.

Furthermore, calculate how much money you spend on tobacco per month. The average Portuguese person smokes 12 cigarettes a day, and if a pack of cigarettes costs an average of €4.50, you could save up to €823.50 per year . Think about the gym membership you'd like to pay for, the vacation you'd like to take, or another personal goal you could achieve with that money.

Maintaining healthy social relationships. Our friendships or family relationships are one of the best outlets for maintaining good mental and emotional health. Trying to keep in regular contact with friends and family is a great way to stay happier and less lonely.

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And why buy baskets from Equal Food?

• We have an offer of four baskets, with new options to be designed, full of fresh and delicious products.
• You're clearing your conscience because you're helping a very noble cause, namely, minimizing food waste.
• It's convenient: You save time on trips to the supermarket that you can use to go to the gym, it's a win-win!
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• It's affordable: our baskets are cheaper than market prices.

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Remember that implementing healthy habits is an ongoing process, and it's always important to be consistent and patient with ourselves.