We live in a fast paced world. Much of society is always in a hurry. Sometimes that means we neglect our health and wellness. Neglecting our health can cause many bad things to happen. For example, if you don’t have enough vitamins your muscle could deteriorate and your memory and immune system will not work properly. Many times people who are having a bad day say they got up on the wrong side of the bed. Chances are they did not three simple things to ensure their day started off on the right foot.
Many people think that a well balance breakfast consists of pancakes covered in syrup, crispy bacon, and sweet, cold orange juice. While it may have carbohydrates, fats, and sugars, these carbohydrates, fats, and sugars are not good for you. You want to eat the good carbohydrates. Good carbohydrates will give you energy and keep you full throughout the day. The thing that keeps you full longer and gives you energy is Fiber. Good carbohydrates consist of whole grain cereals and fruit. Drinking juice does not count as eating fruit. Juice is loaded with extra sugar that is not good for you. Choose foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals. These vitamins and minerals will give your body the energy it needs to function. If you body does not have certain vitamins and minerals, it cannot function.
Multivitamins are a great way to fill in the gap. They provide the body with the vitamins and minerals we do not get in our foods. Even though you may plan your meals carefully, you can’t always get every vitamin you need. There are many vitamins that are essential; among them is the B-complex vitamin. This one is especially important to for breaking down carbohydrates to give us energy, our growth and development, breaking down fats, and keeping our hair, skin, and nails healthy. They also help our nervous system work properly. One of the most important B-complex vitamins for pregnant women or women who can become pregnant is Folic Acid. Folic Acid prevents spina bifida and anemia. The B-complex vitamins can be found in fruits, whole grains cereals, fish, vegetables, milk, eggs, and rice. Multivitamins ensure that mother and baby are getting their proper nutritional needs.
Hygiene is also an important thing to remember when starting your day off right. There are many aspects to hygiene. Oral hygiene is an especially important part of hygiene. Brushing and flossing your teeth daily is vital for good oral health. When you are brushing your teeth you think you got everything, but there are tiny bacteria in between your teeth that your toothbrush can’t reach. If it is not taken care of the bacteria can build up and cause gingivitis. Flossing is a quick thing you can do in the morning that can save you money and pain later on.
These are basic things which many of us learned when we were younger. But the demands of our busy schedule keep us from doing some of the simplest things in the morning to have a good day.
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