Add these simple practices to your wake-up routine.
It’s no surprise that people often approach dietitians forfood advice.
But food isnt the only pillar supporting your gut health and overall wellbeing.
Below, we share what three dietitians do every morning to keep themselves healthy.
They are interconnected, affecting each other.
Meditationcan activate the parasympathetic nervous system, says Elizabeth Harris, RDN, registered dietitian.
To meditate, Harris gets herself into a comfortable posture, belly soft and spine straight.
She focuses on feeling her breath moving in and out of her body.
Similarly, Peterson starts her morning with music-led meditation for three to five minutes.
If youre new to meditating, however, Peterson recommends starting with just one to three minutes.
Studies have shown that people who are more active have more diverse gut microbiomes, Agha-Khan says.
It doesnt have to be very intense, Agha-Khan adds.
The main purpose is to get into a nice, relaxed state.
Peterson does the same, taking her morning walks outdoors.
It uses sunlight as a cue to keep it in time and on track.
On top of that, vitamin D better supports your immune system and mood.
You may also experience sluggish digestion if youre not hydrated enough.
Agha-Khan always drinks water torehydrate her bodyin the morning, before she brews her first cup of coffee.
