1. Always eat breakfast.
-It is important for every member of the family to not skip breakfast and start the day with a healthy meal.
2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
-Water makes up nearly 60 percent of our body composition and is a critcal component with many uses. So, how much water should each family member drink? Men and women need to have a daily intake of 88-120 ounces and kids need between 40 and 64 ounces.
3. Plan for sleep.
-Getting your family on a regular sleep schedule can have all kinds of benefits. As a rule, children between the ages of 3 and 6 need 11 to 12 hours of sleep per night, while childre between 7 and 12 need 10 to 11 hours and teenagers need 8 to 9 hours.
4. Move your bodies.
-Exercise is a critical component to regulating stress. Find an exercise that builds on something your and your family already love to do.
5. Focus on gratitude.
-Starting the year off with a healthy outlook helps build commitment. You can encourage positive thinking by focusing on what you have, rather than on what you don't have. Here's a simple technique that will open you up to gratitude: Go around the dinner table and have each family member say two things they are grateful for that day.
By following even one or two of these thips, you will improve your family's health and create positivie experiences and memories for the year ahead.
Happy New Year!
-Tips are from Julie Hammerstein a certified nutritionist, an expert in weight loss and family wellness.
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