Dr. Wendy Bazilian Shares Five Tips to Transition Into Cleaner Routines During the Busy Back-to-School Season and Beyond
From the Kitchen Pantry to the Bathroom Vanity, Simple Strategies Can Help Create a More Natural and Productive Home Environment
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill., July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Back-to-school means busier schedules that families must adapt to. That's why it's more important than ever to maintain a healthy environment in the home to keep everyone productive and well – especially with the seasonal changes that can happen soon after. Dr. Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RD, author of "The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients" and co-author of "Eat Clean, Stay Lean" (Rodale, 2016) shares her top five strategies to help families transition into cleaner routines to make the home front a more natural and productive foundation for managing multiple activities. Visit www.nowfoods.com/backtoschool.
"Getting back into a school routine means, for many families, juggling a variety of schedules," said Dr. Bazilian, who is also a wellness consultant for NOW, a leading natural products manufacturer with more than 1,400 high-quality and affordable foods, sports nutrition, dietary supplements and personal care products. Follow them on Instagram at http://bit.ly/1P5xJSO). "This can sometimes mean maintaining healthy habits gets put on the backburner during the transition. But, from the kitchen pantry to the bathroom vanity, there are simple solutions to help the family prioritize their health and find a more natural routine everyone in the family can stick to."
1. Find quick and convenient ways to fuel up with protein. For a cleaner routine with your protein, blend up a smoothie or make a smoothie bowl! Lean on plant sources to boost the protein in your day by adding NOW® Sports Plant Protein Complex (http://bit.ly/1sMYCDb) that features plant proteins from yellow peas, brown rice, hemp and quinoa.
2. Save time by doing some food prepping Sunday night for the school and work week. Pack small portions of nuts and dried fruits or Crunchy Clusters (http://bit.ly/1P6Byo3) for an easy to grab-and-go snack for your purse or kids' lunchboxes. Prep a week's worth of convenient salads in Mason jars to make lunchtime a cinch. Try this delicious Roasted Pecan and Pumpkin Seed Mason Jar Salad (http://bit.ly/29OmUnr) developed by Suzy Singh, Corporate R&D Chef at www.nowfoods.com, made with whole grain farro, mixed greens, and Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil (http://bit.ly/1Y37uB0).
3. As schedules and seasons shift, it's always a good time to support your immune system. Frequently washing your hands still remains the number one strategy for keeping healthy during the colder seasons. And a number of other strategies may help support the immune system like eating plenty of veggies and fruits, getting regular exercise and considering a high-quality probiotic like Extra Strength BerryDophilus™ (http://bit.ly/1O66Ro1).* Staying hydrated with water and eliminating sugary beverages is another smart move. One way you can bump up vitamin C and hydrate at the same time is with Effer-C™ Packets (http://bit.ly/1MYvq1Z) easy and tasty for the entire family.* Just add to water and enjoy.
4. Do an environmental check on your home. Open some windows for clean air circulation at least once a day. Check your filters on your heating system and stove vents. Consider a humidifier if the air gets very dry, and freshen your home with aromatic pure and natural essential oils like Nature's Shield (http://bit.ly/22ywKPQ), a protective blend perfect for seasonal changes made with cloves, lemon oil, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary.
5. As the complement to Spring cleaning, try Fall Cleaning and focus on your bathroom vanity. Take a look at your bathroom products and upgrade one or two to more environmentally clean products that are free from questionable chemicals. What's it going to be…your toothpaste (http://bit.ly/1Pl19io)? Mouthwash? Lotion? Or how about your shampoo and conditioner. Take on just a couple and you'll feel better about your personal care, just like you do about your nutrition for your overall health.
To coordinate an interview with Dr. Bazilian, email [email protected]. All NOW products are available at health food stores nationwide and also at www.nowfoods.com. To stay up-to-date on NOW news, follow them on Instagram at http://bit.ly/1P5xJSO, as well as Facebook and Twitter.
ABOUT NOW®:
Founded by Elwood Richard in 1968 on the belief that natural is better, NOW has grown from a small family operation into one of the most highly respected manufacturers in the natural products industry. Still a family-owned company today, NOW provides customers with a comprehensive approach to wellness by offering more than 1,400 dietary supplements, foods, sports nutrition and personal care products. NOW is committed to offering safe, affordable products of the highest quality, and is a highly regarded advocate in the natural products industry. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bloomingdale, Ill., has been GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)-certified since 2000 and its in-house laboratory capabilities are among the best in the industry. The company has over 1500 employees, and its products are sold in more than 60 countries. After more than 45 years in the natural products industry, NOW remains committed to its original mission – to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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